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How to tie the clove hitch and the constrictor knot
Try Stick.
A “try stick” is a carving exercise. Try to carve every one of these different shapes using various cuts with your knife.
The shapes you should try to make are detailed in the video. A wedge (digging stick), a hole, a pot holder, a v-notch, a round reduction, a 4-sided beam, a 90-degree angled notch, a smooth saddle, and a cone on the other end.
This is a nice challenge for wood carvers of all levels. If you break the stick, try again!
Have you ever tried to make a try stick?
05/13/2026
Organizers of the annual Whole Earth Festival at UC Davis have apologized for a drum circle that took place during their recent event, labeling the activity "cultural appropriation."
Despite the festival’s 50-year history as a celebration of environmental sustainability and wellness, staff claimed the drumming caused "harm" to Indigenous communities.
Longtime attendees and students expressed disbelief at the apology, arguing drums are universal to all human cultures. Many pointed out the unofficial drum circle has been a beloved tradition for decades, often serving as the most inclusive and "magical" part of the weekend.
Dandelions by the roadside
Knotweed season is upon us
04/29/2026
Learn to identify baby plants!
Saturday, May 2.
9-11:30am.
Eastern Prom.
04/26/2026
04/12/2026
Three beaming basketmakers!
Thanks to for hosting our class today and thanks to all of the students for attending and working hard.
Check our website for more classes!
04/07/2026
A buzzing room full of budding basket makers!
We head such a sweet time working with the making pine needle baskets. Thank you!!!
Pine needles are elegant, beautiful, and abundant; they are terrific natural materials for coiled baskets.
Coiling with pine needles is a fun, meditative, calming activity. It is easy enough for people of all ages to learn fairly quickly. The baskets that may be produced can be quite lovely and surprisingly useful.
Over the years, humans have used coiled baskets for everything from storage containers to hats, chairs, and even vessels for cooking food.
Have you ever made a coiled pine needle basket? If you want to learn, our next class is on April 21 in Topsham. Maybe we will see you there!
01/28/2026
NEW CLASS STARTING SOON!!
✨ Fix it, use it, wear it out, make it do—or do without. ✨
Ready to give your favorite (but well-loved) clothes a second life? Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on the timeless skills of sewing, darning, and mending—perfect for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.
Led by Zack of Rewild Maine, you’ll learn practical techniques like cross-hatching hole mending, plus a few simple stitches you can use again and again. We’ll also practice by creating a functional cloth pouch to build confidence and skills.
🧵 Bring your holey garments!
We’ll have an assortment of yarns, threads, needles, fabrics, and patches on hand—and we’ll help you fix as much as we can during class.
🌱 Learn a skill, reduce waste, and walk away with clothing you can keep wearing.
✨ All materials are included in the cost of the class.
Spots are limited—sign up and mend with us!
https://noble.coursestorm.com/course/darning-and-mending?search=darning
Winter tree identification:
Identifying trees in the winter is always a little bit tricky but we have to use whatever clues are present.
Differentiate between opposite and alternate branching, and look closely at the winter buds!
The winter buds on the twigs of the trees are unique. They all look different!
Trees can be identified by the characteristics of their bark, as well. Identifying trees based on their bark alone is a fun challenge!
We are having a FREE tree identification class on Saturday, January 31, at Loring Memorial Park in Portland, from 9am-10:30am.
Hope to see you there.
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