Why do Earthskills Matter? An Interview with Rain Hall

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

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.

Wild Edible Plants: A Few of Firefly’s Springtime Favorites

Spring is the perfect time for clearing our livers of winter’s heavier foods and hibernating energies. We’ve gathered for your enjoyment and exploration a list of some of our favorite wild edible plants to get you started!

The Sacred Ritual of Everyday Tasks: An Interview with Emileigh Zola

“What a miracle all aspects of life are if we are able to just slow down and look through the eyes of a child. There is so much to be joyful for – so much to delight in. When I teach classes, I set the container by creating these moments for pause and reflection. I ask my students to create an intention that they can weave into their broom that will help to anchor them in presence as they sweep every day.”

Winter Solstice: Musings On the Underworld, Being a Humanimal, and the Sacredness of Celebration From Our Director

Firefly’s Director Marissa Percoco dives deep into the ideas of voluntary simplicity, and of emphasizing the animal in humanimal in daily life, to sew into your own musings for the year to come.