Our Magnificent Trees: Identification, Uses, Folklore, and More w/ Luke Cannon
October 23, 2027 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
About the Workshop: Our Magnificent Trees: Identification, Uses, Folklore, and More
Autumn in Appalachia is legendary! This is the perfect time to take a wild wander and ponder the magnificent trees of our region and their incredible uses and folklore. Join longtime Firefly Gathering instructor and friend Luke Cannon on October 23 for a guided wilderness walk.
Beyond being beautiful and inspiring (especially in the fall!), trees are foundational to the life and healthy ecology of our forests, and the wellbeing of our entire planet. As leaf mass and bramble fall into dormancy in a showy rainbow of colors, we are offered a clear and up-close look at tree growth patterns, bark colors, textures and more!
In this workshop, beginner to intermediate tree enthusiasts will:
- Explore Tree Identification – even when they have no leaves – which is tricky!
- Gain a naturalist’s perspective on Habitats and Forest Ecology
- Learn Edible, Medicinal and Utilitarian Uses of Various Trees
- Hear Interesting History, Folklore and More in this Magnificent Tree Walk
Luke is especially adept at parting the green veil and inviting folks into the wonderful world of mystery and delight that beckons from just beyond our yards. So let’s slow down and walk to meet the magnificent and generous Trees of these beautiful mountains we call home.
This class will be held outdoors, rain or shine, on Saturday, October 23rd, 2027, from 12:30pm – 4:00pm in Asheville, NC.
This class is suitable for all levels of experience! The minimum age is 15 with an accompanying paid adult. The ability to hike on a mountain trail for at least 2 miles is suggested.
About the Instructor: Luke Cannon
More than a botanist, Luke Cannon is a long time pursuer and teacher of our astounding natural world. Over the last twenty five years, Luke has instructed numerous nature connection programs and led hundreds of classes, walks and workshops. An avid naturalist and storyteller, Luke blends his studies of deep-ecology with permaculture, animism, survival skills, homesteading, and experiential education. He has taught for the North Carolina Arboretum, Blue Ridge Audubon Society, Organic Growers School, Finger Lakes Native Plant Society, Asheville Mushroom Club, Wild Abundance, and Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine to name a few. In 2011 he founded Astounding Earth– dedicated to helping people deepen their relationships with our living planet, and he co-founded the Sacred Naturalist School in 2020. Luke currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina studying and teaching Appalachian Ecology and leading nature connection focused courses and backpacking expeditions. He offers regular public walks and classes to share his knowledge and love of local plants, birds, mammals, mushrooms, soils and ecology. Find his niche in the web at: www.AstoundingEarth.com
Equitable Pricing Model $30 – $75
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In order to make our workshops more accessible, we offer two price options for each class, with an additional Equity Discount for qualifying individuals. Please consider these options and select your price at checkout.
- Sponsor Price $75: For those who have enough to share, thank you for being a Sponsor. This is an opportunity to contribute towards the cost of the class for someone else.
- Standard Price $50: The Standard reflects one person’s share of what it costs to produce the class and cover basic expenses.
- Equity Discount $30: We offer an additional Equity Discount for those from the following communities who support reparations and/or an equitable redistribution of wealth and would not have access to this workshop without this discount:
- Indigenous or Native American, Black, Latino/a/x
- Other peoples of the global majority, or racialized communities
- Ethnicities underrepresented in the Southeastern earthskills community
Thank you for helping transform the world into a culture of abundance, resilience, and opportunity for all.
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Class Price includes all Materials for the Class
Registration closes at 9am on October 23rd
