A Safe(r) Place for You to BE: Explore The Neighborhood at Firefly Gathering!

The Neighborhood is a community of identity-based spaces where every body can find solitude and a place to belong at Firefly Gathering.

The Ecological Niche of Creative Expression: Q & A with Sarah Louise

“I believe that using creative expression to communicate with each other and the Earth is one of our core ecological niches as a keystone species.”

Weaving Respect into Culture: Q & A with Rachel Shopper

“At the end of the day, it’s all connected: when we feel skillful, embodied, and intimate with our natural environments, we weave respect for that environment into our culture.”

Earthskills and Culture: Q & A with Mama Tortuga

“Earthskills are the answer to a call from the Earth, but also to our bio-regions and ancestors. I see this as a must right now in our generation.” – Mama Tortuga

Remember the Timeless Art of Hide Tanning

Hide tanning is treasured today for its deep connection to ancestors, reducing waste, honoring the loss of life, and its practical and aesthetic applications.