​​​Join us for an exciting afternoon of live demonstrations during the Grass Lake Market! Our May event features a unique lineup of local educators, artists, and farmers sharing practical skills, creative knowledge, and hands-on wisdom. These 30-minute demonstrations are open to all ages and are a great way to discover new interests, connect with your community, and deepen your understanding of wellness, sustainability, and traditional practices.

 

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Presented by Third Coast Herbal Collective

Step into the vibrant world of plant-based dyeing with herbalist and artist Gracie Toth. In this interactive demonstration, Gracie will show how to create a marigold tie-dye bath using natural ingredients. Learn the fundamentals of dyeing fabric with plants—from preparation to color development—and explore the creative process behind this beautiful craft. After the demo, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Third Coast Herbal Collective booth and dye your very own bandana to take home.

 

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Looking for a sustainable way to enrich your garden soil? Join Brent Koors as he demonstrates how to turn storm debris, fallen limbs, and other biomass into biochar—a carbon-rich material that can boost soil fertility, retain moisture, and support healthy microbial life. Brent will walk you through simple, low-tech pyrolysis techniques you can try at home, as well as discuss other fascinating uses for biochar, including water filtration, a concrete additive, and even as a livestock feed supplement. This is a must-see for gardeners, farmers, and anyone interested in sustainable land management.

 

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Meet 81-year-old Grandma Pam—an herbalist, forager, and beloved storyteller—as she shares time-honored wisdom on healing plants growing right in your backyard. In this demo, Grandma Pam will teach you how to identify and harvest useful wild plants, such as plantain, and transform them into healing salves for common ailments like bug bites, cuts, and dry skin. This down-to-earth class blends old-fashioned know-how with real-world application, giving you the confidence to explore the natural world around you with fresh eyes and deeper appreciation.

 

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Rebel V Mini Buckers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through the traditions of the rodeo—no animals required. In this lively demo, local kids will show off their rodeo skills using mechanical equipment that simulates the real thing. The program emphasizes values like sportsmanship, responsibility, and courage, all within a safe and inclusive environment. Come cheer them on and see how this unique activity helps young participants build strength and confidence through movement and teamwork.

 

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Presented by Wild Divinity Wellness

Sound has long been used as a tool for healing and emotional balance. In this demonstration, wellness guide Cora Thomason will introduce you to the practice of sound healing through the use of crystal singing bowls, intuitive vocal tones, and the soulful resonance of the Native flute. Cora will explain how sound frequencies interact with the body’s energy systems, and how even simple practices at home can help release stress, improve clarity, and bring you into a state of greater harmony. This is a gentle, thoughtful introduction to sound as a wellness modality.

 

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Presented by Mx6 Ranch & Honey Bee Yard

Curious about bees? Thinking of starting your own hive? Pam Mackinder, co-owner of Mx6 Ranch, will walk you through what it takes to begin beekeeping. With over a decade of experience raising bees alongside her family’s cows, chickens, and horses, Pam shares what equipment you’ll need, where to find bees, and what to expect as a first-time beekeeper. She’ll also discuss the many benefits of bees—not just their honey, but their wax and pollen too. Be sure to stop by the Mx6 booth to pick up raw honey and 100% beeswax candles, which burn brighter, longer, and even purify the air as they glow.

 

All demonstrations are free and open to the public.

No registration required—just come ready to learn, create, and connect. We can’t wait to see you downtown for this exciting day of community and curiosity!