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Our Magnificent Trees: Identification, Uses, Folklore, and More w/ Luke Cannon

December 7 @ 10:00 am 3:30 pm

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About the Workshop: Our Magnificent Trees

Join us for a wonderful time learning about the magnificent trees of our region and their incredible uses and folklore. Beyond being beautiful and inspiring, trees are foundational to the life and ecology of our forests and the wellbeing of our planet. As leaf mass and bramble fall into dormancy, we are offered a clear and up-close look at tree growth patterns, bark colors and textures, and more! 

Join longtime Firefly Gathering instructor Luke Cannon for a guided walk in the wilds. In this all-day workshop, beginner to intermediate tree enthusiasts will:

  • Explore Tree Identification-even when they are bare  (i.e., 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 

This class will be held outdoors on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 am – 3:30 pm in Asheville, NC.

This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate tree enthusiasts! The minimum age is 15 with an accompanying paid adult.

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 two decades, Luke has instructed numerous wilderness awareness programs and led hundreds of classes, walks and workshops. An avid naturalist, he blends biological studies with ecology, animism, permaculture, survival skills, rural homesteading, and experiential education. He has taught for the North Carolina Arboretum, the Blue Ridge Audubon Society, Organic Growers School, the Finger Lakes Native Plant Society, the Asheville Mushroom Club, Wild Abundance, and the Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism to name a few. In 2011 he founded Astounding Earth – dedicated to helping people deepen their relationships with our living planet. Luke currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina studying, teaching and living Appalachian Ecology and Animism. He offers regular public walks and workshops to share his knowledge and love of local plants, birds, mammals, mushrooms and ecology. Find out more at: www.AstoundingEarth.com  

Equitable Pricing Model $100 – $35

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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 $100: 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 $70: The Standard reflects one person’s share of what it costs to produce the class and cover basic expenses.
  • Equity Discount $35: 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:
  • Hurricane Helene: For this workshop only, we are extending the Equity Discount to those significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene. If you were impacted by Helene and still find yourself in a place of financial security or abundance, your purchase of a Standard or Sponsor Price ticket is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for helping transform the world into a culture of abundance, resilience, and opportunity for all.

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TREES- 12/07/24 Sponsor Price
Sponsor Price Supports accessibility for others as well as yourself
$ 100.00
TREES- 12/07/24 Standard Price
Covers your share of basic class expenses
$ 70.00
TREES- 12/07/24 *Equity & Helene Discount
*Available for those significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene and those of the global majority who identify as coming from a racialized community or an underrepresented ethnicity and would not have access to this workshop without this discount
$ 35.00

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Lily Harlin

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Lily is an artist, creator, and dreamer. Since a very young age, she has been immersed in the natural world and draws heavy inspiration from the wild. Though her medium changes frequently, Lily’s art and expression always incorporate an element of the organic and unpredictable. She got her associate in fine arts in 2023, and now volunteers at her school as a ceramic studio monitor. She hopes to open a studio of her own one day to have a place to teach and inspire others. In addition to doing commission work, Lily has been creating many graphics for The Firefly Gathering since 2019. Lily grew up in the Earthskills community from the time she was eight years old, so having the opportunity to grow and give back in so many ways has been incredibly fulfilling. No matter where she ends up, this group of people and ideas will always hold a special place in her heart.