The Eco Learning Center July 2008. There are some modest structures on site at the Eco Learning Center. Here is the view of three passive solar greenhouses. The wires above the greenhouses in the picture are from the wind tower.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
The Future is in the Past
The Eco Learning Center July 2008. There are some modest structures on site at the Eco Learning Center. Here is the view of three passive solar greenhouses. The wires above the greenhouses in the picture are from the wind tower.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Herbs and Seeds of Life
Herbs and seeds that I grew and collected in 2008. I grew 35 plus Family's of herbs and Flowers at various places in Lansing and Holt, MI. I foraged mainly in Lans
ing and Holt, but I would forage 24 hours a day. Once I began foraging I grew into a constant forager. Always noticing plants, and earthen materials around me. If I was to walk down a dirt road, I would see stones of many geologic forms. I would notice the oxeye daisy growing there in the thicket. Wild strawberries, staghorn sumac, foxtail, chicory, dandelion, plantain, amaranth. I would see communities of plants, rocks, water, wood, insects, and animals. Living with pure hearts. Nin Bindee.
ing and Holt, but I would forage 24 hours a day. Once I began foraging I grew into a constant forager. Always noticing plants, and earthen materials around me. If I was to walk down a dirt road, I would see stones of many geologic forms. I would notice the oxeye daisy growing there in the thicket. Wild strawberries, staghorn sumac, foxtail, chicory, dandelion, plantain, amaranth. I would see communities of plants, rocks, water, wood, insects, and animals. Living with pure hearts. Nin Bindee.
Wines, Vines, and the Fruit that Bring Us Forth
This is a picture of a grape vineyard at the Eco Learning Center a place where natural balance and living sustainably are challenges that are welcomed and pursued. The Eco Learning Center is referred to by Ndibendaagwaz an Odawa word meaning "we belong to the Earth." The vineyard over looks Grand Traverse Bay in Leelanau where there are many other vineyards and farms. The region is ideal for many growing conditions and produces high quality fruits. Although the landscape is developing urban sprawl at an alarming rate. Farm land needs to be preserved here. Citizens need to take to the earth in gardening homesteads and engaging with neighbors in bioregional trade. The regions history and ability producing fine hand crafted goods are extensive. Keeping the traditions and knowledge of plants, animals, and peoples circulating is vitally important. Languages are being lost. Skills are fading. Handcrafted cheeses, wines, baked goods, grains, beers, wood products, fabrics, and cooking are rich in the Northern Michigan landscape. All we need do is listen. The trees will teach you as they learned from the wind in the air and the microbes in the soil. We must protect, cherish, and serve our landscape. We must find a natural balance.
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