Poetry, the Fruiting Body & Biomimicry on May 29th
Poetry, the Fruiting Body & Biomimicry on May 29th
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Date & Time: Sunday, May 29, 2022, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Location: Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd, Round Mountain, TX 78663 (1 hour from Central Austin)
We invite you to join our Entangled Nature Series of walks at Westcave Preserve as we learn about all the ways fungi are entangled in our ecosystem and write poetry and create illustrations using biomimicry prompts.
iSites Nature Journaling for Biomimicry, by Erin Rovalo will be available for purchase at the event for attendees for $20 (cash only)
MORE ABOUT THE WALK
During this workshop we will embark upon a guided hike while pausing at various flora, fauna & fungi as inspiration to a poetic writing and sketching session after the walk. Will write mantras, prayers, sonnets, etc. that express deep love within ourselves and for the natural environment. We will also have the opportunity to sharpen our observation skills and senses by responding to sketch prompts. Let’s explore the art of poetry and tickle our tongues with the beauty of nature. We will have the opportunity to write, draw, connect, reflect, & read aloud.
WALK LEADERS
Angel Schatz from Central Texas Mycological Society and Austin Organic Gardeners
Teresa Morales is a multi-disciplinary artist in Austin, Texas. While she has predominantly been painting for the past 10 years, poetry has been a life-long practice since I was a child. She is looking forward to sharing selected poems that have been pivotal to understanding my human experience & spiritual path and hopes you find a resiliently-empowered and sacred space within your heart while reading alon
Kathy Zarsky, Certified Biomimicry Specialist and Nature to Neighborhood Manager @ Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center, Founder @ BiomimicryTX
FAQs
Can I stay longer?
You are welcome to visit our shaded picnic tables before or after your experience, or hike on the Uplands trails. See Westcave Uplands- A Texas Hill Country Stroll for more information. Our building is currently closed.
Do you have restrooms?
Two composting toilets and sinks for hand washing are available for guest usage.
Do you allow pets?
No pets are allowed on Westcave Preserve property, even if on a leash. If you are found with a pet on the Preserve or locked in your vehicle, you will kindly be asked to leave. We recommend visiting Milton Reimers Ranch Park (2 miles away) if you like spending time outside with your pet.
Can we swim at Westcave?
There is no swimming at Westcave or access to the Pedernales River.