the quaking bog

what is the quaking bog??
- mysterious
- *wet
- acidic
- spongey sphagnum moss scattered with trees, shrubs and bug eating sundews
- the last remaining bit of an ecosystem that was common in this area pre-colonization

on sunday morning and tuesday afternoon, we’ll gather near the bog and discuss questions like:


- what do we know about the history of this land?
- what names, characteristics, stories, and medicines are associated with this plant?
- what memories do you have with this plant?

- how do our upbringings shape our sense our connection and responsibility to land? what can we do about it?

- and more ✨



the conversations will be shaped by the collective knowledge and curiosities that folks bring!

we will gather near the small parking lot next to the bog. spots in that lot are pretty limited! if you’re in a car, consider getting there early and parking in the bigger lots by wirth lake or the eloise butler wildflower garden. both are about a .5 mile walk from the bog lot, and real nice walks.

PARKING:
Small lot next to the bog:
along Theodore Wirth Parkway, coordinates are 44.9746356, -93.3268749

Wirth Lake lot (.5 mile walk to bog):
3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden lot (.5 mile walk to bog, less if you go through the woods):
1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

*note: your feet will probably get wet, choose your footwear with that in mind!

 feel free to reach out with questions, ideas, concerns, moss photos, etc