This class will introduce you to the field of entomology, which is the study of insects. You will learn how insects are classified and become familiarized with some of the species found in Maine. On hand will be displays of professionally mounted, pinned insects for viewing and you will learn how to collect, preserve, and display your own specimens

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Suzanne Stone’s Herbs of the Sabbats class series continues with Herbs of Beltane.

These classes feature a short lecture and a workshop project, so you can get to know the herbs first-hand.

Sliding scale $15-$20.

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This is a free event!

Music: Bring records to play - We’ll take turns!

Books: Bring books you like to show other people (or to trade)

Crafts: Bring small projects you’re working on to craft while hanging out

BYOB

Snacks provided

Meeting Monthly at Alder & Vine - 92 Main St (lower)

No reservation necessary! Come any time throughout the social hours!

Lawrence Forcella leads this lecture and workshop - Archiving the Dead: An Introduction to the Preservation of Living Organisms

This class will introduce you to the basic techniques needed for the long-term preservation of various animals, from insects to mammals, for scientific or artistic purposes. All forms of preservation will be discussed, from desiccation to preservation in solution. Special attention will be given to the removal and cleaning of the skeletal system and the salvaging of found bones.

$20 per person

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Continuation of Suzanne Stone’s Herbs of the Sabbats series - Ostara.

Continuing along the wheel, join us to share in the folklore, history, magic & herbs of Ostara, the First Day of Spring, the Vernal Equinox, the Sun's ingress into Aries.  We will share a delicious Spring inspired herbal tea & create with Ostara associated herbs an item to honor this renewal of the Earth's life force that was felt just as a quickening at Imbolc.

Sliding scale $15-$20

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Suzanne Stone’s Herbs of the Sabbat series continues with Herbs of Imbolc. Come learn of some herbs of Imbolc, or Candlemas, midpoint of the dark half of the year.  This is the time of quickening when the light continues to return the land.  While learning of Imbolc related herbs, we will drink a delicious herbal tea & create an item honoring this festival of new beginnings.

$15-20 sliding scale

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