Vashon Wilderness Program (VWP) and Crowdsource Choir teamed up on Saturday for a heartwarming fundraiser that united the Vashon community in a celebration of music and freedom.
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Today we deepened our salmon senses and shapeshifted into other creatures—some, like bears, who feast on salmon, and others, like fox spirits and chickens, called forth by our love for them…
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Salmon have begun to return to Vashon Island streams. And -
We Wind Gatherers changed into salmon! We started “upriver,” a trail, then swam downriver to arrive in the ocean (Dupar Meadow).
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October 14, 2023
On a misty new moon that coincided with a solar eclipse, we embraced our first day together.
We arrived by playing mushroom tag, observing tanned hides and working with our hands to make iris cordage until the time for us to have our morning circle.
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Wood and the rain inspired the first fire of the season, brought to life with a song.
Read MoreOctober 2nd, 2024
Wednesday was another special day for us and it began by working together to distribute fire wood. Thank you to everyone who was able to stay and show that many hands do indeed make light work.
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What a sweet first day the Wind Gatherers had on the land! On our wanderings, we met an old friend: the Evergreen Huckleberry and observed its leaves, stems, and berries
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September 25th, 2024
After the recent rains, we brought mushroom guides to our nature mysteries table, sparking the children's curiosity as we explored.
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September 20th, 2024
What a sweet first day the Wind Gatherers had on the land! On our wanderings, we met an old friend: the Evergreen Huckleberry and observed its leaves, stems, and berries
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December 9th 2023
What a wild and wet day we had this time! And maybe especially because of the rain, the day was indeed an honoring and celebration of fire and the gifts fire shares with us. The colder temperatures and rain made us appreciate the gifts of fire even more than usual.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2023
We shared a beautiful day together on Friday. In the morning we brought fire (hud) into our circle and heard a story from Mélou about their first time tending hud through the night as a pre-teen, and the support they received when they remembered to practice deep listening to their body and the land.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2023
The winds were blowing strong, as we traveled down, down, down, to the beach. The big leaf maples near the road scattered bright yellow leaves, actively falling down and blanketing below. The beach is a wonderful mentor, calling each into activities that inspire.
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December 1, 2023
The Wind Gatherers shared a sunny day back together after break. Building shelters, playing games to honor salmon, making leaf prints and relaxing in the warm sun!
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October 25, 2023
Our last gathering together was hailed by sunny skies and cold winds. Our Wild Wanderers split into two groups: one around the fire and one wandering the land. Let’s see what feathers and fir needles had to do with this fine day!
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October 13, 2023
Coming together in a scotch broom clearing prepared last year by many in our group we were greeted by Boletes, Puffballs, and many more mushrooms as well as a lovely Yew.
Three groups set off to wander throughout Camp Sealth, our 400 acre home!
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October 14, 2023
The forests and meadow edges of our island are showing us mushrooms everywhere this season. Children have a special affinity with these plant friends that is a joy to be around!
We heard a story this month about a young girl named Keiko whose grandmother is Japanese. Oba-san loves to come from Japan to visit Keiko in her home near the Salish Sea during the Fall rains when mushrooms grow.
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