Hello Friends...Spring is here, and all the plant beings are awakening... I wanted to let you all know about some east coast plant gtherings with Frank Cook, who is an amazing herbalist. We would love to see you all there. peace.

Schedule for Gatherings in April and May East Coast
I am really lucky to have Jessika Towle(jessikaht@msn.com) assisting this spring teachingtime. If you have questions about the schedule belowplease don’t hesitate to contact her or me.New opportunities and changes will be posted on mywebsite—check in occasionally: www.plantsandhealers.com. Generally speaking, I seekright-livelihood through donation so please give whatyou can and receive what you need. Hope to see youhelping make one or more of these circles meaningful. Look forward to reconnecting with family and friendsthis spring! Frank Georgia *April 26-28—Connect with the Plant World Retreatoutside Atlanta 10 am Sat through 2 pm Mon contactJudi Wagner 770-591-3630 Tennessee April 29-30 Plants and People Retreat atMoonShadow near Chatanooga. Contact their website:www.svionline.org for more information. Our time together will be an opportunity to deepenyour sacred connection to the plant kingdom throughneo-shamanic practice, wild plant walks andgathering, and plant processing. Join us as wecelebrate the wondrous connections between plants andpeople. NorthCarolina May 1—6-9 pm Introduction to Holistic Science at theAppalachian School of Holistic Herbalism in Asheville This talk will introduce you to three areas of knowingthe world: Gaia Theory, Goethean Studies andPost-Newtonian Physics. Also, we will look at threeexamples of how Holistic Science can be applied to theworld—Transition Culture, Sustainable Design and Post-Modern Development. Come expand your mind and enlivenyour intuition. Directions to the school can be found by calling 828-350-1221 or visiting www.herbsheal.com. Bring awild/homemade snack to share if you can. Donationsappreciated. May 2-4 Spring Herbal Retreat Hot Springs at the Sunnybank Retreat Center Few places on earth surpass the beauty of the southernAppalachians in the springtime. I will be assistingthe world famous storyteller and naturalist DougElliott as we venture each day out into the wild toexplore its wonders. Then relax into the comforts ofthe 130 year old Sunnybank Inn, vegetarian gourmetmeals, and the healing warm springs near by. Hope tosee you there! Contact Elmer for details 828-622-7206 . May 8— Permaculture, Goethe andHot Cross Buns: themystery of science in everyday life Pearson Gardens Asheville 2:00-6:00 Community Potluck at 6:30 Turtle and I hope that you will join us as wetravel through the mental landscape of pondering ourexistence here in Gaia. We will explore thepermaculture designs and flora of Pearson Gardens,make bread and share in a phenomenological study ofnature in the spirit of Goethe’s approach. Come be apart of it the synergy!Donations appreciated. Call Turtle at 828-273-8151 tolet us know your coming. May 9-11 Lake Eden Arts Festival Black Mountain I have been going to this land for festivals andcommemoration of the Black Mountain College over thelast 18 years. This year I will facilitate a plantspirit medicine circle on Saturday night and give atalk on Plant Allies Sunday morning. Contact www.theleaf.com for more information. May 13 Living the Green Path around Asheville Information TBA May 16 Plant walks in Charlotte City Walk- Meet at the Smelly Cat Coffee Shop, 514East 36th St. Charlotte, NC 28205 9am - 11am Woods Walk-Meet at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, 2900Rocky River Rd. Charlotte, NC 282131pm - 3pm Suggested Donation: 25$ ($35 for both) contact – Adam at makalotieno@yahoo.com May 17 Weed Walk and Transition Talk at Pickard’sMountain Chapel Hill 10:00-12:00 Weed Walk followed by a Potluck6:00 Talk on Transition Culture-Life afterPeak Oil Contact Megan at pickardsmountain@gmail.com for moredetails. Virginia May 21 Plant Walk at Morning Light Sanctuary2:00-5:00 outside Roanoke Contact Robert atfootes@prodigy.net May 22 Green Local Food and Permaculture near Roanoke 3:00 –5:00 pm Plant Walk 6:00- 7:00 pm Local and Foraged Food Meal 7:30- 9:00 pm Discussion Circle andPC ResourceSharing Call Pamela at 540-345-3405 for more information May 23 Plant Walk near Nelson 10:00-2:00 Come join us out in the woods for a memorable timewith the plants. Contact Kevin at 434–906-8375 orkevinbanning_42@riseup.net Pennsylvania May 25- Plant Walk 11-2 in Philadelphia Contact David Siller at dsiller@yahoo.com for info. New Jersey May 26-Genesis Farm Wild Foods and Medicines Walk 10am-2 pm Contact them at 908-362-6735 , or through theirwebsite for more details:www.genesisfarm.org/wildfood08.htm May 29 Transition Culture Talk 7:00 Hosted by Ridgeand Valley Sustainable Living Network Contact PaulKlemm: paul_klemm@yahoo.com. Come to this talk onlife after peak oil. For more information ontransition culture visit transitionculture.org Maryland May 30 Healthy Living in the 21st Century:Herbs,Fermentation and Gaia 6:30-8:30 at the GreenEarth Goods Clarksburg MD Come and hear a talk on the benefits of healthyliving with herbs and fermentation. There will be ademo on how to make Kim Chi and Kombucha. Donationsare appreciated. Let us know you are coming contactNiki at info@greenearthgoods.net or 301-916-2035 May 31 James Duke’s Medicine Garden in Fulton10:00-2:00 We will walk together with Jim andexperience the magic of his medicinal plant andwoodland gardens. Bring a lunch and something toshare. Wild snacks and drinks provided. $35 suggesteddonation. Contact me to let us know you are coming.