July is the 6th Moon known as the Berry Moon, a time when the land offers its greatest abundance of all berries and fruit. The Berry Moon is about active gathering, preservation, and responsibility. This was historically a busy and joyful time for the Anishinaabe to harvest berries at their peak, knowing these foods would nourish them both now and through the coming seasons. The Anishinaabe spent much of this month harvesting, drying, and preserving berries and other wild fruits for the colder seasons. Berry Moon reflects planning, care, and gratitude, taking only what is needed and honoring the land, abundance brings responsibility, and preparation is an act of respect. This session we’ll prepare two dishes, Berry Chicken Salad and Blue Corn with Berries. We’ll enjoy Cedar Berry Tea. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.

August is the 7th Moon known as the Ricing Moon, a deeply important time in the Anishinaabe 13 Moons calendar. This is when Manoomin (Wild Rice), "The Food that Grows on Water”, is harvested. Ricing Moon is not simply about gathering food; it is about responsibility, relationship, and gratitude. Harvesting wild rice requires patience, skill, and respect for the waters, the plants, and the teachings passed down through generations. Historically, families and communities traveled to rice lakes, working together from canoes to gently knock ripe rice into the boat while ensuring the plant could continue to grow for future seasons. The rice was then dried, parched, hulled, and stored. Ricing is labor intensive work that reflects the value placed on Wild Rice and stewardship of the land and water. Ricing Moon teaches us that nourishment comes through with community effort, cooperation, and honoring the gifts we are entrusted with. This session we’ll prepare Wild Rice Stuffed Delicata Squash and we’ll enjoy Bison & Wild Rice Stuffed Delicata Squash. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.