Spring Fling, Traditional Archery Shoot

Spring Fling

This was the first Spring Fling of many more to come.

May 31, 2008 - This past Saturday ROOTS held a traditional archery shoot for the community. Despite the rain, the event was well attended, with archers of all ages. Through the efforts of a number of committed and creative people we were able to hold space for a 20-shot 3D course, aerial shooting, and instinctive shooting tutorial. A notable mention goes out to G and Oliver who held to the task of fashioning a 'spooked grouse' that flew up into the trees by means of a crafty weighted lever action. That was a pleaser, along with a similar 'running' deer. The day ended at dusk, with a tutorial on making and shooting flaming arrows...which are dangerously fun. see raucous take down of the straw man.

Below: Shooting at aerial targets, people lining up to shoot at stationary targets, an enthusiastic Emmit Avery along with his father Lucian, us walking the course, and the evening of flaming arrows...

To anyone who reads this and thinks they missed a good time. You can catch up and check out the ROOTS Rendezvous this October.

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Our Mission Statement:

The Goals of R.O.O.T.S. - Reclaiming Our Origins through Traditional Skills - are:

To educate people of all ages and backgrounds in:

• Traditional Survival Skills
• Awareness and Tracking
• Indigenous Philosophy

We will facilitate the growth of strong bonds between individuals, communities, and the natural world by:

• Inspiring a shift in humanity's perspective of our role as inhabitants of the Earth towards a deeper understanding of our interdependence with all creatures and elements with which we share the planet.
• Supporting and teaching skills based on natural materials in order to connect people to the Earth through their artistic process.
• Providing ourselves and our work as artisans as a reference for those who wish to learn the ancient ways in which human beings lived as an integral part of the natural community.