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Land Reading
Have you ever been curious what your land is trying to teach you about itself? Are you curious about learning the language of your wild spaces you interact with whether your backyard, acreage, farm, or just the places you hike and walk? Megan Gilger of Perma Studio will be teaching just how to wander and learn about your land through the patterns, form, trees, plants, mushrooms, and even the patterns of animals in this class. Though she uses these skills to design landscapes that work with the land in the most holistic way, you can learn them as well to do the same or just to be more aware of the natural world that exists around you.
Itinerary: During the class, plan to come dressed for the elements on a hike to observe and pay attention to the land in the height of fall. Class will begin indoors and end with time to discuss and transfer this info to an application that works for you. Plan to be in nature for at least 1.5-2 hours learning about the rhythms and patterns.
Meet Your Instructor:
Megan Gilger
Megan is a certified Permaculture Designer from Cornell University and creates net-positive landscapes in the northern Michigan region at Perma Studio. As a local to the area, Megan understands the nature of micro-climates, seasonal rhythms, and the way they encourage us to connect with the wild spaces we call home in the region.
The Closer You Look: It’s easy to overlook the smaller things in life. As you rush out the door, you might not notice just what’s growing beneath your stoop. Even if we walk intentionally, it can be difficult to know just what we are seeing and what information we can glean from our observation. Taking time to look closely settles the body. Our breath deepens, our eyes focus, and we become more connected to our natural surroundings. Ask anyone who has ever foraged mushrooms, there’s a physiological response to slowing down and taking our natural surroundings in. This class can help us to be stewards of our land, and to have a greater understanding of the ecosystems surrounding us.
Green Door classes are immersive and intentionally long. We find that over prolonged time together, students form deeper bonds with each other, the craft, and their instructor for an overall more impactful experience. Even if you are a Traverse City local, the intention is that these classes feel a bit like a retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you are visiting from afar, the experience can be even deeper.
Class Details:
Where is the class held?: This class will be held at Green Door Folk School in Cedar, MI, a place that so readily lends itself to community in crafting.
Visiting from out of town?: Surrounding Green Door Folk School is Cedar North of J2 Farms. Cedar North is dedicated to enriching the world through arts and agriculture. Stay in the airbnb…steps from the classroom, art studio, and farm!
Date/Time: October 24th @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:
- No prior experience required.
- Ages 18+
Booking Information and Policies:
What happens after I book the class?: After you book, we will send you a confirmation email that you are IN! A week out from the class, we will send you an email with more details about our meeting locations and some housekeeping items.
Want to make sure you have all of the information before you dive in? Here’s our cancelation policy: We understand that plans change, and we do our best to accommodate while honoring the time, energy, and resources that go into preparing for each class.
Cancellations made more than 14 days before the class start date Receive a full refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. This fee helps cover the cost of filling your spot. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made less than 14 calendar days before class begins.
At this time, we are not able to offer:
• Course credit
• Transfers to other courses
This policy allows us to keep class sizes small and intimate, while minimizing pressure to increase overall course costs.
If the class is canceled by the school: In the event of inclement weather or other disruptions, we will issue a full refund and do our best to offer a reschedule option.
Policies:
Go for it! If you’ve ever wondered “what’s that plant?”, love walking outside, or have a deep curiosity for the natural world, this is the class for you!