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We are committed to learning at every age. You’ll find workshops, lectures, field explorations and more happening throughout the year.

EarthWalk-Fairbanks

Apr 19: Making a Bark Basket
May 10: Spoon Carving
June 7: Spring Foraging

Building an Herbal Apothecary

Apr 6: Local Early Season Herbs & Their Traditional Uses
May 4: Herbal First Aid
Sep 7: Local Late Season Herbs & Their Traditional Uses
Oct 5: Herbs for Winter Wellness
Nov 2: Herbs to Promote Rest & Digest

Learning for Life

Natural science public programs

These programs are open to learners of all ages.

EarthWalk-Fairbanks
Workshops

For adults, elders, teachers, and teens

Join Ange Gibbons for EarthWalk-Fairbanks workshops, learning together with the land through the seasons. Let’s expand our naturalist knowledge; share outdoor skills; make crafts, grow our community and learn to steward the land. 

Workshop Fee (includes instruction and materials): $25/member $30/non-member
Registration and payment is required in advance of each workshop. Each workshop is limited to 15 people.

All EarthWalk-Fairbanks workshops are from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Matsinger Forest.

SPRING 2025

April 19: Making a Bark basket

Let’s harvest White Pine bark & Spruce roots to make a small & beautiful basket.

May 10: Spoon Carving FULL

Let’s create, shape, and whittle—start to finish, from a fallen tree—a wonderful, simple, and useful wooden spoon.

June 7: Spring Foraging

Let’s enjoy Springtime by exploring and learning more about Matsinger Forest, while harvesting a few local wild edible and medicinal plants.

Matsinger Forest Location: 3072 Thaddeus Stevens Road in Danville, VT (Danville-Peacham town-line). Public parking. Restroom facility open May-Oct.
EarthWalk-Fairbanks Site: a short walk into the forest with a rustic shelter and amenities.

Register for EarthWalk Workshop

Building An Herbal Apothecary at Home
Monthly Sunday “Make & Take” Workshop Series
with Erin Narey

Join community herbalist Erin Narey for hands-on herbalism classes, on the first Sundays of April, May, September, October, and November. Learn traditional uses for common wild and household herbs as we identify local wild plants; safe, ethical harvesting techniques; and easy folk formulas to promote wellness. Every workshop will include a demonstration and the opportunity to make at least one herbal tea, tincture, salve, or syrup as you build your very own Herbal Home Apothecary!

Cost: $15/member and $25/non-member per session payable directly to the instructor by cash or check.

All Herbal Apothecary Workshops take place from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Fairbanks Museum.

April 6: Local Early Season Herbs & Their Traditional Uses

Learn to identify and use a variety of late winter/early spring herbs in easy homemade formulas including teas, tinctures, honeys, and more.

May 4: Herbal First Aid

Learn to build your own home first aid kit using local herbs traditionally used for common minor ailments like bites, stings, burns, bruises, and bellyaches.

September 7: Local Late Season Herbs & Their Traditional Uses

Learn to identify and use a variety of summer/fall herbs in easy homemade formulas including teas, tinctures, honeys, and more.

October 5: Herbs for Winter Wellness

Get ready for cold/flu season with a variety of herbal formulas crafted from common local and kitchen herbs.

November 2: Herbs to Promote Rest & Digest

Beat stress this holiday season with herbal formulas renowned for encouraging your nervous system to “rest & digest!”

Register for Herbal Apothecary