The Friends of Powers Bluff will hold a Summer Solstice Gathering & Homecoming on June 20 at Powers Bluff County Park in Arpin, Wisconsin. The event will feature Native Nations speakers, plant walks, and crafts, while honoring the legacy of local tribes and raising funds for Fred Pidgeon and his wife, who are undergoing cancer treatment.

• 01The Summer Solstice Gathering & Homecoming will take place on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Powers Bluff County Park.
• 02The event will honor Fred Pidgeon and his wife Germaine, who have been active in protecting the land and are currently undergoing cancer treatment.
• 03Fred Pidgeon is a descendant of White Pidgeon, a tribal leader buried on Skunk Hill, which has historical significance to the Potawatomi and Ho-Chunk peoples.
• 04The gathering will also commemorate Fred Camacho, a late Ho-Chunk elder who contributed to land protection efforts.
• 05Attendees can participate in various activities, including plant walks and crafts, and will have access to new trails showcasing prairie plantings.

The gathering serves to strengthen community bonds and raise awareness about the cultural heritage of the area while supporting local families in need.