Tree Lore Ritual
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Gather at 1:30pm; Ritual starts at 2:00pm
US National Arboretum; meet at the entrance to the visitor's center
Sponsored By: Ashely

RSVP to: by Saturday Aug 19th.
Friends/Members only May Attend this Event.

Ever wonder why the Walnut tree is used to aid in wisdom? Curious about the folklore surrounding trees? Frustrated that city living makes it hard to understand and appreciate these icons of our ancestors? We have a solution! This month's friends and members ritual will be held at the National Arboretum, where we will discuss this folklore and more.

In sacred space, we will explore some of the lore surrounding a handful of trees and discover why the lore may have developed, or, what attributes of a given tree lent themselves to particular spirits. We will then translate that lore into our contemporary urban environment. Afterwards, we can carpool to an ice-cream shop or eatery!

• What to bring:
• Water to drink
• Walking shoes
• Paper/pencil to record your thoughts if you want to
• Blanket to sit on if you want
• Sunglasses
• Sunblock

Directions: http://www.usna.usda.gov/Information/directions.html

If you need a metro pick-up, please let Ashley know, so that transportation can be arranged.