Events & Celebrations, Flora
Event: Pruning Party!
Peach tree before we harvested the peaches
Saturday, August 30th – Noon to 4pm
Would you like to learn how to prune fruit trees? Our friend, Gary Turner is going to come work with us on our apple, pear, and peach trees to get them in better shape for being able to produce fruit better.
You are invited to come hang out, help carry the pruned branches away, and learn about pruning from Gary!
Gary is trained in permaculture design and has installed a beautifully abundant yard in downtown Ypsilanti. It is located at 217 N River St. across the street and a little bit over from the Food Co-op. He welcomes people to stop by anytime and take a tour, because he’s just that kinda guy!
This is a free event, however we welcome donations to help compensate Gary for his time and generosity. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by Thursday, August 28th to reserve your spot!
Here’s to your rising!
Jean
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Written by : Jean Cavanaugh
Jean Cavanaugh is the founder and steward of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, established in 2019 as a living, learning community devoted to reconnecting people with the wisdom of nature, the sacred order of creation, and the presence of Christ within all life. Her work brings together spiritual formation, ecological stewardship, ancestral wisdom, and hands-on community practice.
Through years of practical work on the land, study of the Mysteries, and the healing of her own severe health challenges through natural methods, Jean has come to recognize God’s hand at work throughout creation. Her teachings, rooted in the Mystery School tradition and Christian gnosis, explore how the patterns of heaven, earth, and the human body reveal the way back to divine presence, peace, and inner strength.
Jean leads with honesty, integrity, and a deeply welcoming spirit, inviting others to let go of inherited assumptions and rediscover truth through lived experience and embodied understanding. She works with all ages—from preschoolers to elders—offering programs and celebrations that emphasize direct engagement with nature, music, story, homesteading skills, and in-person community.
She and her family live at the 21-acre Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, where daily life reflects a commitment to simplicity, beauty, and harmony with the land. The sanctuary includes gardens, woodland trails, a seasonal creek, gathering circles, and spaces designed to nourish both people and wildlife. Jean is especially passionate about creating environments that are grounding, beautiful, and spiritually restorative.
Through her writing and teaching, Jean encourages others to know themselves, know creation, and recognize Christ as the living truth present within and around us—always inviting a return to love, beauty, and the sacred order of life.
