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To Be Continued… picking up the threads of local textile conversations from travel in the UK This slightly eclectic conversation series is Sharon Kallis’ way of bringing home the stories from some of the people met along the way on her summer research trip. The name of this series is inspired by how sheep farmer Susan…
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The learning gardens under our care have been hopping with activity; and at Trillium the new St Paul’s hospital continues to rise – look for the changes in the background of Trillium photos facing West! Our Land & Body Tea-Care program included so many beautiful shared learnings from Jess Vaira and we hope we can…
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While the gardens and outdoor learning spaces have been active this year, ‘underground’, we are investigating how our collective roots might grow. Last January, our group of researchers began the 9 week online program, How to Start a Coop with Young Agrarians. There was so much amazing information and learned knowledge presented to us! When…
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Two programs start up this May that offer different types of opportunities to think about our relationship to plants, our interdependence and cultural connections. Jess Vaira is leading our Land & Body: Tea-Care Cohort, a group that will gather over 4 Sunday mornings this Spring to tend the plants that offer nourishment, have time for…
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As we enter sowing time for flax here on the West Coast, it seems a good moment to announce EartHand is a member of the North American Linen Association! This newly formed non-profit is a cross-border alliance that is helping connect us all for sharing resources, knowledge and support towards re-building a linen and related…
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A full offering of programs is now open for registration! We are very excited to have a wide range of learning and garden connection opportunities- some starting up very soon! Spaces are limited, register early to avoid disappointment. And note we are using a registration request form now for longer term programs- this allows you…
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by Anna Heywood Jones Much of my residency work last year revolved around nettle and indigo, as Sharon and I co-led Blue Nettle, a six-month program focused on working with each plant throughout its seasonal life cycle. Sharon shared her extensive knowledge of stinging nettle with the group, while I delved into researching and learning…
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We spend so long writing about upcoming events, and rarely take a moment to share on our website some of our highlights that you might have missed- So here is a brief overview of just a few or our gatherings this past year. Flax to Linen– over 30 individuals signed up to participate in our…
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Our Weaving Art & Impact project launched with a great turn out for our summer walks, and the September walks are fast approaching- both take place on September 23rd with space in the middle to enjoy a lunch somewhere local in-between. Trillium in the morning- register here and MOP in the afternoon- register here Looking…
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EartHand is thrilled to announce this new project launching Summer 2023! This project brings seasonal fibre harvesting knowledge and hand skills together with citizen science opportunities for observing climate change impacts on the land and plants. Connected stewardship activities will also assist us to revitalize previously inaccessible spaces in the Means of Production Garden and…
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