Compass 

a Seasonal Study of Ritual and Craft with the Elemental Forces of Change

Join me and a close cohort of no more than five humans as we move through the seasons with the elements. 

Registration is quietly open until September 1. Reserve your seat now to get the early bird discount.

spring ephemeral plant walk APRIL 14 1:00-3:00

[wandering with wild ones]

This little journey won’t take us too far from point a to point b, but along the way there are so many early spring blossoms and other sprouting plants to connect with. 

Spring ephemerals hold a special place in the human heart, easing our burdens as we move from winter to spring and wake our own spirits to the life around us. The little yellow bellwort and bright trillium blooms, sweet wood anemone, brilliant geranium… opening us into the moment. 

We’ll start with a little cup of herbal tea to sip while we talk about the ecology of this particular zone, how it helps to shape the Southern Appalachian ecosystems, and what kinds of plants you might find here. We’ll cover some very, very basic botany to attune our senses to the intricate beauty of these small and significant flowers and then go walking to look for the spring ephemerals and their neighbors. If you want to get close, you can peer through a loupe to see even more of what is happening in the flowers. And if you’re a tree person, you should know, we still have cherry blossoms and the dogwoods are just starting to bloom. It’s going to be a beautiful day.

If you have questions about the gathering, please reach out to me! graham@rootdeepliving.com. If you want to be there to celebrate this ephemeral moment, be sure to register.

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