Name: Q-MoB Walk: Mohican Understanding of Indigenous Plants (Washington, CT)
Uploaded: 2024-08-02T21:13:47Z
Description: Learn scientific & Indigenous understandings of local plants in forest & replicated 16th Century Algonkian Village

Q-MoB Walk: Mohican Understanding of Indigenous Plants (Washington, CT)

Q-MoB (Queer Men of the Berkshires)

Learn scientific & Indigenous understandings of local plants in forest & replicated 16th Century Algonkian Village

The Institute For American Indian Studies

PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR NEW UNDERSTANDING AT THE INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIESIn many indigenous communities, plants are considered teachers because there is much that we can learn from them. Join the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iaismuseum.org/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1723065947773409&amp;usg=AOvVaw24dAJtFvj0uSgkuXcBpQmA" title="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iaismuseum.org/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1723065947773409&amp;usg=AOvVaw24dAJtFvj0uSgkuXcBpQmA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Institute for American Indian Studies</a> staff for a guided walk along our museum trails and learn about scientific and Indigenous understandings of local plant life. End at our replicated 16th Century Algonkian Village for a discussion about traditional ecological knowledge and plant use. “NOTE–Does not include a tour of the museum interior. An inside tour, for a fee, can be arranged before or after the free Heritage Walk.” 1 hour – 1 mileDIRECTIONS: Drive on Rt 67 North through Roxbury and turn right onto Rt 199. Follow Rt 199 North for 2 miles to Curtis Road on left and drive to the end. OR From North Western CT, take Rt 7 South to New Milford and Rt 67. Follow Rt 67 South to Roxbury and turn left onto Rt 199. Follow Rt 199 North for 2 miles to Curtis Road on left and drive to the end. OR From Torrington and Litchfield, Take Rt 202 West towards New Milford. Turn left onto Rt 47. Follow Rt 47 through Washington Depot. Turn right onto Rt 199. Follow for 1-2 miles to Curtis Road on right and drive to the end.  Meet at the front of the museum, the last building on the right. GPS 41.61069, -73.32521    <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid%3D1WKk4JxSqx5TEPP2Wf8bHrd-6RXA%26ll%3D41.611275084286476%252C-73.32485209999999%26z%3D18&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1723065947773409&amp;usg=AOvVaw1b9BBNBxlm3BzYrStAHDXc" title="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid%3D1WKk4JxSqx5TEPP2Wf8bHrd-6RXA%26ll%3D41.611275084286476%252C-73.32485209999999%26z%3D18&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1723065947773409&amp;usg=AOvVaw1b9BBNBxlm3BzYrStAHDXc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GOOGLE MAP</a>CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: Carpooling is a great way to get to know other men, save money on gas, and help to reduce your carbon footprint and save the planet. If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, &amp; our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.<a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sqXpukhQeFaNTYPSNT4wXw" title="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sqXpukhQeFaNTYPSNT4wXw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DONATE</a> OR <a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mD2EE7hxeanQhXexvRAi2A" title="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mD2EE7hxeanQhXexvRAi2A" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BECOME A MONTHLY SUSTAINING MEMBER</a>: Please donate $10-$20 to help assure Q-MoB can continue to offer more than 20 activities &amp; multiple resources &amp; services to rural queer men all over the region. If you attend 2 or more Q-MoB events/month, please consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor member. By donating $25, $50, $75, or $100/month you can help to sustain the incredible variety of activities, services, and resources Q-MoB provides and assure all of these activities are accessible to men regardless of their age, income, or ability, and best of all you can avoid having to donate at each and every event you attend. Monthly Sustaining Members pay only once a month and then can attend all our activities with no further donation.COMMUNICATING DAY OF THE EVENT: If you need to cancel, will be late, or have trouble finding the group the day of the event, please call/text Bart at 503-734-6508.

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