Common Roots

Celebrating the Soil and Soul of Community

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Festive Seasonal Food and Land-Based Gatherings – Offering for all age groups

Nurturing Goals:

  • Create festive celebrations for children, families, community groups throughout the seasons
  • Invite participants to experience the power of their natural world
  • Nurture the inner-life of all participants

Types of Gatherings

Solar Surprise and Green Goodness Get-Togethers

  • Birthdays, Reunions, Family and Community Occasions
  • Now scheduling Fall and Winter celebrations

Come Steep Your Senses in Nature’s Magic

  • Make and Sip Flower Power Waters
  • Put Your Nose and Toes in the Green Wild
  • Food Nibbles and Medicinals
    Walkabouts, Art, Stories
  • Delve into the Wabanaki Traditions
JoAnne Dennee is a farm, food, and forest educator who helps families grow roots that reach deep into the wonder and wisdom of the land.
Each gathering is planned to celebrate your child, family or community group; all ages welcome!
Contact joanne@commonroots.org or call 802 734-2979 to schedule an adventure.
Check www.commonroots.org for a calendar of available dates.
Sliding scale available. $100 hour/2 hours recommended.

What are families saying about Common Roots Gathering on the Land?

"I loved honoring my daughter in such a beautiful place while giving homage to the season around her birth.  Your gift with children allowed me to relax and let someone else lead the way!  Thank you JoAnne. It was a great memory to have from her special day. " (Mother of 5 year old)

A five year old accompanied by her father who is a local doctor attended a birthday gathering.  They sent JoAnne a colorful thank you drawing that said "I loved having a party in the flower gardens!"

What are families saying about Common Roots Gathering on the Land?

"I loved honoring my daughter in such a beautiful place while giving homage to the season around her birth.  Your gift with children allowed me to relax and let someone else lead the way!  Thank you JoAnne. It was a great memory to have from her special day. " (Mother of 5 year old)

A five year old accompanied by her father who is a local doctor attended a birthday gathering.  They sent JoAnne a colorful thank you drawing that said "I loved having a party in the flower gardens!"

Gathering Possibilities for your further crafting:

Spring Water Element – “Sap and Seeds”

Soaking nuts and quinoa, grating cacao, Grinding nutflours, reducing sap, whittling sap taps. Nutflour Waffles and Maple Quinoa, Chocolate GFCake, Fresh Sap Waters

Summer Air Element – “Berries and Flower Power Tea Party”

Berry delights, harvesting and wilting lemon balm leaves and lavender Lemon Balm/Lavender Cookies stuffed with berry filling. Herbal Floral Water

Autumn Fire Element – “Fruits of the Harvest”

Hulling squash seeds to free the seed within. Wild apple forage. Soaking, sautéing and spicing. Reserving seeds for next year? garden Squash Soup and Applesauce Bundtcake Freshly Pressed Grape Juice

Winter Earth Element – “The Dreaming Earth”

Fire building and food preparations that invite participants to Grind nutflours, Pulverize cinnamon bark, Grate ginger root, Prepare nutritious Carrot Muffins with Coconut Cream Frosting, Create Healthy S’Mores over the Fire, and/or perhaps enjoy Hot Ginger Cinnamon Cider.

Hosted by JoAnne Dennee

Contact JoAnne at 734-2979 joannedennee@gmail.com
Healthy Living Market and Cafe

Common Roots
Homestead at Wheeler Nature Park
P.O. Box 9335
1100 Dorset Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05407

Mailing:
P.O. Box 9335
South Burlington, Vermont 05407
802.652.0188
info@commonroots.org

Special thanks to Jennifer Blonaise, Logan Hall-Potvin, Michelle Keefler, and Lizzie Bogosian for photographs.