How to practice Mutual Aid: Support your community through asking for and offering help

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Mutual Aid is more than just helping—it’s about building resilient, connected communities. At Firefly Gathering 2025 on the Toe River in Green Mountain, NC, visit the Mutual Aid tent to share resources, learn new skills, and experience the power of collective care.

Why do Earthskills Matter? An Interview with Rain Hall

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Meet Rain Hall, a Firefly Gathering instructor and buckskin expert. Discover their journey, passion for earthskills, and why Firefly Gathering holds a special place in their heart.

How to Process Deer From Beginning to End: An Ode to Buckskin

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Join us on January 25th for Firefly Gathering’s Buckskin Sewing Workshop, where we’ll honor the Earth and reconnect with timeless traditions by transforming deer hides into beautiful, wearable buckskin.

Empowering an Abundance Mindset through Earthskills: Q&A with Carrie Hill

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“Earthskills empower people with the knowledge to take care of ourselves and one another by utilizing practices that are directly connected with the earth.”

How to Bring Firefly Gathering Home

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Hear what one Firefly Gathering attendee has to say about how to continue building on your experience at home.