Gathering and Processing

We are at the center of the Green Season, the sunlight is long and star time is minimal. We just got introduced to a couple of new edible plants, as well as Wigwam construction and repair. We are roughly 2 Moons into the experience, so this is the time for us to connect to the means and ends of our existence, to the land, to the Earth Mother,

A significant amount of the pack’s energy is devoted to gathering and processing. We gather all of our protein by fishing sunfish and bass from the lake and all our leafy green vegetables (fiber + nutrients) from a variety of over 10 wild plans. The berries are almost ready, so soon we will gather all the fruit we eat as well. We gather firewood for, well, fire. Roots for cordage, process deer hide, for more cordage, as well as an assortment of wood for crafting bow drill kits, bowls, and pack frames.

There is plenty to do out here, as you can see. We have no weekends, holidays or vacations, but our entertainment, relaxation, and satisfaction are weaved into our lives as these days come and go. We see the fruits of our labor in a far more real and natural way than receiving a paycheck from a job and going to the market to buy food that we are accustomed to. We are beginning to tap into something far greater than ourselves, and it is truly a beautiful thing to be a part of.

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