Did you know that there are about thirteen full moons each year? Indeed, many Indigenous communities traditionally kept track of this lunar cycle using a turtle shell as a calendar. This is also why we sometimes have a “blue moon.” This year, a blue moon will be occurring in May. This also happens to be the moon that local tribes call the “Planting Moon,” because it was the time of year to prepare their three sisters’ gardens and give thanks to their seeds. Join IAIS educators for a walk along our museum’s trails and a discussion of nighttime phenomena that people in the Eastern Woodlands have been experiencing for thousands of years. We will end in our replicated Algonkian village for a discussion around a campfire.
Please bring a flashlight and dress appropriately for the weather, including proper footwear. This walk is less than ½ mile, but participants should be comfortable walking on a wooded trail with some small elevation changes at night.
Space is limited and pre-registration is requested. Visit our website to register online. Questions? Please email events@iaismuseum.org or call (860) 868 0518.
