Wisconsin State Natural Areas (SNAs) offer a fantastic opportunity to escape summer crowds and enjoy…
It was something very special. About 250 people attended the July 26th “Native Beat Goes On” event on the shores of De Wakacak, Spirit Lake. (Or Devil’s Lake will work too!) Below are some photos and a list of upcoming events in this collaborative series. Thanks and appreciation to those who shared just a bit of the culture, music, and dance of Ho-Chunk Nation with us all.
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Upcoming Programs
This program was presented by the Little Eagle Arts Foundation and the Nature Center as part of an ongoing series, “The Art & Native Culture of De Wakacak”. Here’s what’s coming up next…
Natural Fibers: An Introduction to Native Weaving
August 1, 2019, 2:00 pm
Delia Maisells (Ho-Chunk) is an elder, art educator, and entrepreneur. From cattail mats to basswood bark rope, to black ash baskets, she will show examples of Native fiber art. Participants will learn about the various art forms and Delia will guide them through various weaving techniques used to create these functional and creative objects.
From Forest to Table
August 8, 2019, 2:00 pm
Elena Terry (Ho-Chunk) is the founder of Wild Bearies Catering, an organization committed to blending indigenous ingredients and community education together to make the perfect plate. She’ll also provide a demonstration of food preparation and information of foods that can be foraged in the lands surrounding the beautiful Spirit Lake area.
For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.
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