Day in the Life of a Firefly Worktrader

Four registration volunteers sit under the registration tent smiling

Worktrade at Firefly Gathering is more than a ticket—it’s a path into community, purpose, and the magic behind the scenes. Join us on the beautiful Toe River in Green Mountain, NC, and trade your time and skills for an unforgettable, heart-centered experience that helps bring Firefly to life.

It’s So Important to Feel Heard… How Firefly Cares: Our Response to 2024 Annual Gathering Feedback

Parking attendants at Firefly Gathering 2024 in a field waving and smiling

This month, with our Annual Gathering coming up July 8-13 at the beautiful Wild Human Preserve in Green Mountain, NC, we decided to share specific ways that The Firefly Gathering listens to you!

How to practice Mutual Aid: Support your community through asking for and offering help

Two people at Firefly Gathering work together to fix a bicycle

Mutual Aid is more than just helping—it’s about building resilient, connected communities. At Firefly Gathering 2025 on the Toe River in Green Mountain, NC, visit the Mutual Aid tent to share resources, learn new skills, and experience the power of collective care.

Why do Earthskills Matter? An Interview with Rain Hall

Rain Hall stands in front of a green hill, wearing a buckskin outfit they crafted

Meet Rain Hall, a Firefly Gathering instructor and buckskin expert. Discover their journey, passion for earthskills, and why Firefly Gathering holds a special place in their heart.

How to Process Deer From Beginning to End: An Ode to Buckskin

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Join us on January 25th for Firefly Gathering’s Buckskin Sewing Workshop, where we’ll honor the Earth and reconnect with timeless traditions by transforming deer hides into beautiful, wearable buckskin.