The Myaamia call them Cecaahkwa, the Sandhill Cranes, our relations They had nesting grounds here in the Wabash River Valley hundreds of years ago These sacred birds are now making their way back to their spring and summer homes This is the time of Cecaahkwa Kiihswa the time of Sandhill Crane Moon …
People everywhere, young, middle-aged, and old, are sensing that the culture has gone haywire. It might be that we need a new story to live by. As part of our local Sacred Earth Learning Community, I recently communed with a brief writing by Theodore Richards titled “A New Story” in the book, Order of the …
Learning the names and identities of the plants and trees in your home area, and how to use them for food and medicine is part of the journey of connecting yourself with wildness and a sense of becoming native to the place you live. The title of this article Stay Together, Learn the Flowers, Go …
[photos by Brent T. Ladd] A great way of connecting with the Earth and nature is to get to know the plants that grow in your area. It is especially gratifying to learn about the wild edibles available to you. The Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a small understory tree found throughout the eastern U.S. – …
Naming the Wild “Other” Naming connects. When we name something or someone, or learn their name, we engender a connection more meaningful than if we don’t name. When parents name their newborn baby, there is an even deeper connection that is made with their child. Likewise, when a child names a pet, an intimate relationship …