UPCOMING EVENTS
POSTPONED: Songs and Simple Things to see us through Dark Days
Come seek reprieve from deep winter in our Community Center at Long Branch. Join in as we enjoy the warmth of the fire and the warmth of comradery for an immersive and co-creative coming together.
Introduction to Herbalism Series - Winter Herbal Remedies: crafting your own teas and syrups
In this hands-on workshop we will be exploring the process of making two types of herbal preparations for winter wellness: teas and syrups.
Trees of the Southern Appalachians - Winter
A half day workshop on Tree Identification, Ecology, Uses, Folklore and More with Luke Cannon
Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop with David Warfel
Discover the art of growing your own gourmet mushrooms at our hands-on Mushroom Log Workshop! In this engaging session, you'll learn how to inoculate logs with mushroom spawn and create your own sustainable source of delicious fungi.
Weed + Feed: Invasive Species Removal and Equinox Potluck
Saturday, March 22, 10:30am-2:30pm
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Join us to celebrate the equinox after a hard-earned meal!
Our workday will consist of both a learning opportunity on how to identify, manage, and remove invasive species and the removal process itself to apply what you learned. During the first half of the day, we'll work together to remove invasive plant species from the Long Branch campus, learning about their impacts on local ecosystems and how to manage them effectively. This educational workday is a great opportunity to deepen your connection with the land while supporting ecological balance.
Afterward, we'll gather for a community potluck to celebrate the spring equinox—a time of renewal, growth, and balance. Bring a dish to share and enjoy connecting with others as we mark the season's arrival with good food and great company.
Whether you're an avid gardener, an environmental enthusiast, or simply looking to welcome spring in a meaningful way, this event is for you!
10:30-11am: Circle up, invasive species ID/removal methodology lesson
11-1: Invasives removal workday
1-2:30: Potluck and Equinox celebration!
CANCELLED: Yin + Yum
Embrace the quiet beauty of the winter season at Yin + Yum, a special event combining the soothing practice of yin yoga with the warmth of a community potluck.
Solstice Bonfire + Full Moon Hike
We harken the oncoming winter solstice, the longest night of the year, with a full moon hike and bonfire with storytelling.
THANKSGIVING Potluck
Join the Long Branch fam for a community gratitude potluck. Bring a dish to share to make this a collaborative meal.
Lumberjack Party + Chili Cook-Off
Support Long Branch in Hurricane Helene recovery by participating in a wood chopping competition! Follow up all the hard work by enjoying chili from our chili cook-off (bring your family recipe to share).
Raspberry Jam Sesh
Join us at Long Branch for our fall harvest of raspberries! Community jam making and a jam sesh to welcome fall and round out everything jam.
U-Pick: Donation by the pint for u-pick raspberries
Jam: Help us close out the harvest and make + take a jar of jam, donation by the 4oz jar
Jamming: Bring an instrument! Optional, but all are welcome to hang around the jam-making party and bonfire late afternoon to make music together.
12-2pm: Harvest
2-4pm: Jam making + jam sesh
4-5pm: Jam sesh + bonfire