When we give our time and energy to the people, places, and causes that matter to us, we spark the "gift economy"—the new world we are imagining together. In her book The Serviceberry, Robin Wall Kimmerer speaks to the ethic of reciprocity at the heart of this economy. The serviceberry tree symbolizes a system where wealth is defined by having enough to share, and where giving creates community rather than debt. In a world often defined by scarcity, we can each take small actions within our own spheres to steward the Earth and birth a new way forward.

In the spirit of gifting one another and Spirit Canoe Lodge, please join us for a day of community service. It is springtime and time to sow new seeds! We will be planting food and medicine, as well as rootlets and ramp bulbs in the forest. Tasks include prepping soil, planting starts, burning brush, adding soil to greenhouse beds, collecting stones for purification sweats, organizing mushroom logs, and general maintenance.

All volunteers will be provided with lunch and dinner. If you are joining us for the Spring Equinox Purification Lodge on Sunday, you are also welcome to stay overnight.

The Lodge has been a sanctuary for many travelers and seekers over the years and needs your support to help us grow. Our land and gardens have the potential to provide food and medicine to many people.  All who support our work here shall share in our abundance.  We look forward to spending this time together in service.

RSVP Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org Kelly will send out more information including a list of tools you might bring to those who join us this day in community.