community blog
Changing of the Guard
Marissa Percoco, a longtime member of the Firefly family, is our new Executive director.
2019 Firefly Financial Statement
The Gathering is run by a group of educators, activists and stewards who are working diligently to make this a financially sustainable project while promoting our mission.
Tips For Your First Firefly Experience
Don’t be shy! This gathering is full of like-minded, open, and kind-hearted folks. Make it a point to connect with someone new and you will be glad you did.
Sharing Herbal Wisdom With Children
I taught my oldest son that plants are our friends, and that they are living, breathing, and beneficial.
Savoring Spring with Ayurvedic Intuitive Eating
As the heaviness of winter slips away you may notice your body naturally craving lighter foods. The spring season begs us to please our palates with edibles that are lower in fat, cleansing, and naturally detoxifying.
Our Founder, Natalie Bogwalker
Over 10 years, ago, Natalie Bogwalker founded the Firefly Gathering. Drawing on her experience with primitive skills, she sought to create a space for folks to share their knowledge and come together to live with the earth. Natalie has moved on from administering the Gathering, but remains a critical part of our community
Why fermentation?
Sometimes I feel as though the bacteria chose me, and not the other way around.
Meet Our Board of Directors
The Firefly Gathering is grateful for the leadership of our new Board of Directors.
Gifting: One of Many Ways to Say “I Love You”
Take a moment to pause and think about what we’re trying to accomplish by gifting at all.
Camping With A Newborn Baby
We have been blessed with a calm baby who loves nature, but many moments were difficult.
How to Bring Yoga with You to Firefly
Yoga is not only asana, or yoga postures, but a practice in uniting your mind, body, and breath to keep your body’s energy flowing freely at the gathering.
Book Nook: Braiding Sweetgrass
Kimmerer has created a joyful exploration of what it means to be human in an environment that we are in the process of destroying for political and economic reasons