Workshops at
Ocean Song's Earth Day!

Join us for Premier workshops from 11 am to 1:00 pm

Permaculture on the Farm with Erik Ohlsen and members of the R.I.T.E.S. Project — Learn more about the world of Permaculture and how the ethics and principles are being employed on the farm at Ocean Song. In this dynamic session you will be empowered with ideas and ways to make a difference in your life and your own back yard.

Natural Building Tour with Kate Lundquist — Ocean Song's examples of natural building include straw bale benches, Cob benches, natural paints and plasters and a beautifully crafted Cob Wall. Kate has been one the main orchestrators of these structures and will share her expertise in the field.

Guided Plant Walk with Leith Carstarphen — Wild edible and useful plants: Wander through the pastoral landscapes looking for food and medicines.  By harvesting the plants that grow in our surroundings, we literally knit ourselves to the place we call home

The Art of Wandering, with Arrow Anderson — Release your mind and awaken your senses as we forage through forest and field, following in the footsteps of the four-leggeds. Sink into your native roots and sprout inquisitive leaves, as we peruse the secret gardens of eatin. Arrow has an intimate knowledge of the Ocean Song natural environment, gained from his 15 years of wandering through our woods.

On going workshops from 2-4 pm

Draft Horses with Stuart Schroder and his team — Learn about using draft horses and take a carriage ride around Ocean Song. The strength and beauty of these animals will amaze you!

Tree Planting and Seed Ball Creation with Ocean Song Garden Staff — Plant a tree and spread seed at Ocean Song! We will be digging holes and planting trees throughout the garden and farm. We are accepting in-kind donations of native and fruit trees and seeds.  Make a “seed ball” and take it home to inoculate your garden…spread seed goodness to Sonoma County and beyond!

Cob Making with Ocean Song Staff — Get your feet and hands dirty as we work with this incredible building material, cob; a mixture of earth, sand, straw, clay and water. We will use the material to begin a new bench.