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Latest News and Stories
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Maple Tapping Fun
The conditions have been perfect for maple tapping!
A Brand New Book from Dave Hall
Our very own Dave Hall’s new book “The Naturalist’s Companion; A Field Guide to Observing and Understanding Wildlife was released this week!
A Snapshot of Fall Homeschool
Sit spots, crafting with grapevine, firewood collection…just a quick glimpse into the woods with our Homeschool flocks this Fall.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The Primitive Pursuits team recognizes that the land where we live and work exists within the territory of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ (Cayuga Nation). We acknowledge the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy for their enduring stewardship of this place throughout the centuries and still today. We recognize a responsibility to learn about this history while also educating newer generations about how to live in good relation to the earth and with our neighbors. This learning and relationship building is ongoing and we welcome guidance and feedback along the way. If you have feedback or wish to engage with us on this topic please see visit our Cultural Repair Acknowledgment + Action + Reparations page.
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