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Learning in a Time of Quarantine

Learning in a Time of Quarantine

April 13, 2020

School may be out, but learning never stops! Looking for more activities for your kids? Try out these heritage-focused activities! For more learning opportunities, check out our education page, our...
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How to Do Oral History

How to Do Oral History

April 8, 2020

Many of you have asked about what oral history is and how to do it. Here is a quick video on the basics of conducting an oral history. These are great projects for kids, and can be done over the...
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COVID-19 Oral History Project *REPOST*

COVID-19 Oral History Project *REPOST*

November 3, 2020

Foxfire COVID-19 Oral History Project *This is a repost from March. Please note, we are still actively seeking oral histories and images related to your experiences during COVID-19! As public...
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It Still Lives: Season 2, Episode 4

It Still Lives: Season 2, Episode 4

April 7, 2020

It’s finally spring on the mountain, which means wild plant foods and medicines are popping up all over the mountain! Join us as we learn about some of these important wild sources of food...
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More Activities for Kids!

More Activities for Kids!

April 6, 2020

Spring break is over, but quarantine continues. Looking for more activities for your kids? Try out these heritage-focused activities! For more learning opportunities, check out our education page,...
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Bonus Episode: Spring Gardening

Bonus Episode: Spring Gardening

March 31, 2020

After several requests for more information about gardening, we’ve put together a special bonus episode on traditional heirloom gardening practices, straight from the Foxfire archives.  ...
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It Still Lives: Season 2, Episode 1

It Still Lives: Season 2, Episode 1

March 20, 2020

After several requests, we’ve reposted this episode given the current climate. We want to encourage listeners to consider ways we can still support our neighbors and communities, even while...
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