Folks from around the country will gather near Asheville, NC July 8th – 13th for classes in traditional earthskills and crafts, resilience training and community building.
Learn foraging, friction fire, hide tanning, herbalism, basket weaving, native food-ways, fermentation, mutual aid, and hundreds of earthskills for all ages and skillsets.
Fire has long been more than just a tool. It’s been a companion, a teacher, a guide. Learn to safely start and tend fire with expert, Tyler Lavenburg
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.
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!
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.
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Lily is an artist, creator, and dreamer. Since a very young age, she has been immersed in the natural world and draws heavy inspiration from the wild. Though her medium changes frequently, Lily’s art and expression always incorporate an element of the organic and unpredictable. She got her associate in fine arts in 2023, and now volunteers at her school as a ceramic studio monitor. She hopes to open a studio of her own one day to have a place to teach and inspire others. In addition to doing commission work, Lily has been creating many graphics for The Firefly Gathering since 2019. Lily grew up in the Earthskills community from the time she was eight years old, so having the opportunity to grow and give back in so many ways has been incredibly fulfilling. No matter where she ends up, this group of people and ideas will always hold a special place in her heart.