Friends of the Trees Society

+ Permaculture Design Course: Earth-Healing with Our Plant Allies (more)
February 20 - March 5
Sahale Retreat Center near Olympia, Washington

Instructed by Michael Pilarski and Marisha Auerbach. A two-week, intensive design course which will cover permaculture curriculum as well as focusing on strengthening our relationships with the plants for ecosystem restoration. Tuition: $950. Call Marisha at (360) 943-5262. For details and photos from our 2004 Sahale course go to: www.herbnwisdom.com

+ Ecosystem Restoration with Native Plants Yielding Medicine, Food & Fiber (more)
March 20 - Sunday 1:00 - 5:30 pm, an afternoon workshop
Portland, People's Food Co-op, 3029 SE 21st

Instructed by Michael Pilarski. Workshop topics:

Restoration of native plants & habitats
Edible berries, roots, tubers & greens
Medicinal uses of plants
Other useful native plants

Of the 3,200 or so vascular plant species native to the Pacific Northwest, it is likely that fully half of the species are, or were, utilized by Northwest native people. Some of these plants are still used by current Northwest residents, but very few people alive today have the depth of native plant knowledge that indigenous people had several centuries ago. Learning more about our native plants can be beneficial to all of us. We can reduce our consumption of store bought foods, medicines and tools, thus reducing our ecological impact. It can also help us gain more appreciation and respect for native plants and wild places.

Michael Pilarski has worked extensively with native plants in both the maritime and interior Pacific Northwest. His publications include Ethnobotany & Ethnoecology Resource Guide, and Restoration Forestry. He commercially collects native seeds and wildcrafts medicinal plants. He has a wide range of experience in ecology, ethnobotany, wildcrafting, seed collecting, restoration, organic agriculture, permaculture, and agroforestry. In 1978, Michael was inspired to start Friends of the Trees Society and devote his life to world reforestation. He blends a working relationship with fairies and devas with practical hands-on knowledge of how to plant trees and restore ecosystems. Respecting and cooperating with the unseen forces of nature can assist us in our goals of Earth healing. www.friendsofthetrees.net [Note: This is a different organization than Friends of Trees, Portland]

+ Fairies & Devas (more)
An evening discussion
March 20 with Michael Pilarski & assembled guests
At People's Food Co-op, 7:00-9:00 pm

You are invited to spend an evening exploring the realm of fairies, devas and angels. Michael will share the story of his work with Daphne Charters and Daphne's Collected Manuscripts. He will also talk about the development of the Fairy & Human Relations Congress which he has organized since 2001. The 5th Congress will be held June 24-26, 2005 in the Hood River Valley. www.fairycongress.com

Fairies, devas and angels are all part of the same evolution. They reincarnate on Earth many times, each time growing in stature, beauty and responsibilities. Eventually, fairies become devas and then angels. There are many branches of this evolution. Some work with plants, others with water, air, minerals, animals, humans, etc. We will focus mainly on the plant fairies.

You are invited to bring your favorite books on fairies and devas for show & tell.

+ Fairy & Human Relations Congress (more)
June 24-26
Hood River Valley, Oregon

A gathering of humans and fairies to improve relations & assist each other in planetary healing. The 5th annual congress organized by Friends of the Trees Society. Presenters include Dorothy Mclean, David Spangler, R.J. Stewart and dozens more. Admission fee is $195 before June 1. After June 1st, $250. Students $75. Teens $40. Children $25. For details on presenters, schedules and photos from past congresses check out: www.fairycongress.com

+ The 10th Anniversary! of our annual Northwest Herbal Faire (more)
August 19-21
Near Bellingham, Washington

Over 100 workshops at the 2005 Faire. For our 10th anniversary we will be back at the River Farm. Keynote presenters include 7-Song, R.J. Stewart and Dr. Bruce Berkowsky. Lots of music and bands! For details and advance tickets go to: www.nwherbalfaire.com

+ Inland Northwest Restoration Conference (more)
October 28-30
Washington State University, Pullman (or University of Idaho, Moscow)

A conference on native plant and habitat restoration in the Inland Northwest: eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Interior British Columbia. $75.

+ Montana Permaculture Design Course (more)
September 23 to October 7, 2006
Hot Springs, Montana

2007 Schedule Coming Soon!!!!!

2005 Schedule of Workshops, Courses and Events
(last updated December 30, 2004)

Events in Oregon, Washington and Montana
(select event for more information)

Events at Friends of the Trees Herb Farm, Twisp, Methow Valley, north-central Washington

One-Day & Weekend Workshops

Workshops by David Holmgren

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