Stop by the Art 634 gallery anytime during the month-long exhibit to learn about home funerals, the practice of families and communities caring for their own dead. Tucked into the gallery will be a mock setup of a home funeral along with a looped video about this time-honored tradition. The display is curated by end-of-life […]
Body Donation, Forensic Education, & so much more! Join us as we learn about The Forensic Research Outdoor Station (FROST) at Northern Michigan University. This will be held via Zoom. Please register to access the meeting link.
What is a Climate Café?A climate café listening circle is a welcoming space where fears and uncertainties about our climate and ecological crises can be safely expressed. Together we create a container that is strong enough to allow exploration of complex feelings and thoughts that are often taboo and hard to talk about. Research shows […]
"New growth happens, not in spite of autumn & winter, but because of autumn & winter." -Brigit Anna McnillImbolc is an old Celtic festival that marks an energy shift as autumn and winter's decay begin to feed new life. Join basketmaker and funerary artisan Michael Marie to celebrate the everchanging seasons. Attendees are invited to […]
We’re still finalizing our closing reception! Check back for full details soon:Join us for a free opening reception featuring ongoing activities as well as a talk and panel discussion about natural burial and natural deathcare in Michigan Scheduled:Natural Burial Ongoing:Light refreshments, live music, community weaving (Michael Marie), and tarot reading