2025 Ozarhoma Rainbow Gathering

The Basics  First, drink water, drink water, drink water. Put an  electrolyte powder in your water at least a couple of times a day.  Make sure you are drinking a minimum of one gallon of non- alcoholic liquids a day. Alcohol  dehydrates people. Think about your pets. They don't sweat so pour water over them to help reduce their body temperature.   Bring extra electrolyte powder to share! During the middle of the day, all creatures, human and non-human, should stay in the shade and rest.  Please do not overdue it.    The Symptoms to watch for:   Heat exhaustion Heat stroke High body temperature between 101 F (38.3 C) and 104 F (40 C). High body temperature above 104 F (40 C). Pale skin. Dry, red skin. Muscle cramps. Inability to sweat. Headaches. Seizures. Dizziness. Dizziness or fainting. Weakness and fatigue. Slurred speech. Rapid breathing and increased heart rate. Hallucinations and altered mental state. Nausea and vomiting. Co...

What is happening with Kid Village this year?  Discussions are underway among some gathering participants regarding Kid Village. Many of the usual focalizers of Kid Village will not be at the 2025 Gathering, nor will most of their equipment be there unless prior arrangements are made. Some folks think it's best if families with kids camp in small groups. Some folks think families with kids can co-create a more centralized space.  What happens is up to the folks who show up on the land, but ...... If you have children and are interested in setting up a kids space, join Everybody's Zoom  on Sunday evening at 6 PM Pacific time/9 PM Eastern time discuss what is required with other gatherers. Ask questions, try to connect with others who have the vision you have. The Kitchen Dilemma If you are looking to co-create a kids space, then  Focalizing a Kitchen  is critical.  You will need pots and pans, grates, bowls and serving utensils, hand wash, water filters...

  My good friend, Info Karen, put together today's guest blog post -- not to confuse anyone but there are two of us living in San Diego. Karen with an "E" and me - Karin with an "I". Since Info Karen has kids, she graciously agreed to put together today's guest post for those of you coming home with kids. If this helped you, please stop by Info when you're at the gathering and thank her. Bringing babies and small children to the Rainbow Gathering can be quite a chore, but it is also very rewarding, and a wonderful growth experience for them. But deep woods camping with your kids can be quite a challenge. Being a Rainbow Mom myself, I was asked, a few years back to pass along some helpful advice for folks who are bringing their kids for the very first time. The following article sprang from those requests. I wrote it when my eldest was 6 and my twin boys were three and potty-training. I’ve been to the annual Gathering with my first when he ...