Balsam Moon gears up for spring activities

  Spring is on its way and classes and activities are gearing up at Balsam Moon Preserve, a non-profit organization located 10 miles west and south of Pine River on the edge of The Foothills State Forest.  

   Friday, April 21 will honor Earth Day with a meditation and walk on the labyrinth in the woods, 10 until 11 a.m. All are welcome to come focus on this special day.

   Gardening 101 with Master Gardener Geoff Davidge will run Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. - noon. He’ll present basic information on soil health, seed starting, garden planning, growing, composting and harvesting. Though this is geared to a beginner gardener, there is always new information to be gained by participating.

   A StoryWalk® Daycamp especially for children ages 6-12 is offered on Saturday, April 29, 1 - 3 p.m. and will feature an adventure along a trail in the woods featuring a story, movements and activities. Snack, craft and daypack exercise will also be part of the adventure. Space is limited so sign up early.

   Backcountry Cooking on Sunday, April 30, 2 - 5 p.m. will engage participants in hands-on cooking over an open fire and using a camp stove while learning safety in nature. You’ll even get to taste your creations!

Schedule a sustainability tour/visit that can include a lunch or snack, or schedule your group meeting out in nature. Facilities include screened pavilion, campfire, labyrinth, nature trails, pond, wood-fired barrel oven, flower & vegetable gardens, orchard, StoryWalk® trail, deep winter greenhouse and numerous applications of solar energy. There are also limited overnight facilities for a simple rustic experience in the cordwood constructed cabins should you wish to schedule an overnight.

   You may register for classes and activities via the website https://balsammoonpreserve.wixsite.com/balsam/events-programs or by calling Balsam Moon Preserve at 218-587-3808. 

   About Fees: Balsam Moon practices an economy of “reciprocity”, giving in accordance to what you receive (i.e., labor, money, goods needed, etc.), for a balance; it is not “required”. We trust that participants will honor a different way of doing economy.

Balsam Moon Preserve is a non-profit organization sharing an alternative, sustainable, spiritual place of peace, honoring the earth and all living things. They offer trails, workshops on site and on-line, gardens, a labyrinth, demonstrations of solar uses and alternative building methods, overnight stays, pizza nights in the summer and opportunities to gather in community sharing our common humanity. Balsam Moon Preserve is located at 3148 Bungo Creek Ln SW, Pine River (6 miles west of Pine River out highway 2 and 5 miles south on CR25).  

     For more information about Balsam Moon Preserve visit the website at: https://balsammoonpreserve.wixsite.com/balsam or FB, email [email protected] or call 218-587-3808.