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Gathering Ground kicks off a new season
This article was originally published in the Washington Island Observer Gathering Ground, a nonprofit dedicated to the education, celebration and practice of regenerative agriculture, is now...
Planting up a storm at Gathering Ground
This article was originally published in the Washington Island Observer By Jessica Dennis The beginning of May was a busy time for our fifth grade students! We took a field trip to Gathering Ground...
Why the Name “Gathering Ground?”
With a new season ahead of us, we are moving some information around on our website to highlight the latest news from Gathering Ground. An explanation of our name has found home on the front page...
Celebrate Earth Day in May
Washington Island, Wisconsin "Celebrate Earth Day in May" May 4-6 Gathering Ground, a nonprofit based on Washington Island with a mission to educate youth and adults in sustainable agriculture,...
A Look at Farmers’ Bulletins (Part 2)
So I must admit that I've become enthralled by the Farmers' Bulletins. I now know the best way to remove coffee stains from artificial silk – now commonly called rayon by the trade – from Bulletin...
Fifth grade students starting a mini classroom garden
By Jessica Dennis This article first appeared in the Washington Island Observer The fifth grade students have been learning extensively about plants lately! We have been learning about the different...