Art Science Walks

Art Science Walks

The daVinci art science walks are designed so that residents and the surrounding community will walk through their local community with an Urban Ecologist and Visual Artist discovering the overlooked nature and beauty that exists in the community. The participants will learn about the science around them while participating in the creation of a work of art that expresses what they are seeing.
The walks familiarize attendees with the nature, human-built environment, and basic art skills where they live, work, and play allowing time to observe art and nature throughout the experience.

2024

November 3, 2024: Shadows

November 3, 2024: Shadows

by | May 21, 2024 |

November 3, 2024, 1 - 2:30 pm – Shadows Location: Pogorelc Sanctuary, W. Barnstable Description:  As we move into the month of shorter days and longer nights, shadows become a predominant feature of the landscape. We will go on a shadow walk and learn both the science...

October 6, 2024: What’s in Your Pocket?

October 6, 2024: What’s in Your Pocket?

by | May 21, 2024 |

October 6, 2024, 1 - 2:30 pm – What’s in Your Pocket? Location: Eagle Pond, Cotuit Description:  When we are out for a leisurely walk are there some artistic tools and supplies, we should be carrying with us? In this art science walk you will learn about ways to...

September 21, 2024: Something’s Fishy

September 21, 2024: Something’s Fishy

by | May 21, 2024 |

September 21, 2024, 1 - 3:00 pm – Something’s Fishy Location: Aselton Park, Hyannis Description:  Drop by our Rising Waters/Fish Flags art installation on a beautiful fall day. In this two-hour drop-in/drop-by event, artists will be doing hands-on art stations as we...

June 1, 2024: Beauty in Unlikely Places

June 1, 2024: Beauty in Unlikely Places

by | May 15, 2024 |

June 1, 2024, 1 - 2:30 pm – Beauty in Unlikely Places Location: Lowell Park Woodlands, Cotuit Description:  It’s International Trails Day! What better way to get outdoors and “Hike Barnstable” than with this discovery walk. Sometimes beauty hides waiting for us to...

May 5, 2024: Flowering in Stages

May 5, 2024: Flowering in Stages

by | May 15, 2024 |

May 5, 2024, 1 - 2:30 pm – Flowering in Stages Location: Fuller Farm, Marstons Mills Description:It’s National Flower Week and it is time to explore a new meadow. We will begin by exploring the various stages of plant flowering, from flower bud to fruit. The walk is...

February 11, 2024: Seasonal Guideposts

February 11, 2024: Seasonal Guideposts

by | Jul 20, 2023 |

February 11, 2024, 1 - 2 pm – Seasonal Guideposts Location: The Plashes Conservation Area, 33 Plashes Drive, Dennis Port A joint program of the daVinci Pursuit and the Dennis Conservation Land Trust (DLCT). Making your journal into a record of seasonal variations will...

2023

October 22, 2023: Through the Lens

October 22, 2023: Through the Lens

by | Jul 20, 2023 |

October 22, 2023, 1 - 2 pm – Through the Lens DCLT's New Headquarters, 107 Sesuit Neck Road in East Dennis A joint program of the daVinci Pursuit and the Dennis Conservation Land Trust (DLCT). In this interactive walk we will make and use our own paper microscopes....

June 25th: Journaling with Watercolors

June 25th: Journaling with Watercolors

by | Mar 20, 2023 |

Journaling with Watercolors June 25th: Journaling with Watercolors Join us for a journaling walk on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 1 to 2:30 pm est. The Dennis Conservation Land Trust will team up with the daVinci Pursuit to host its fifth art and science walk in our new...

May 21st: Journaling with Colored Pencils

May 21st: Journaling with Colored Pencils

by | Mar 20, 2023 |

Journaling with Colored Pencils May 21st: Journaling with Colored Pencils Join us for a journaling walk on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 1 to 2:30 pm est. The Dennis Conservation Land Trust will team up with the daVinci Pursuit to host its fourth art and science walk in...

April 30th: Deepening Inquiry

April 30th: Deepening Inquiry

by | Mar 20, 2023 |

Deepening Inquiry April 30th: Deepening Inquiry Join us for a journaling walk on Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 1 to 2:30 pm est. The Dennis Conservation Land Trust will team up with the daVinci Pursuit to host its third art and science walk in our new monthly walk...

March 19th: Nature Drawing

March 19th: Nature Drawing

by | Mar 20, 2023 |

Nature Drawing March 19th: Nature Drawing Join us for a journaling walk on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 1 to 2:30 pm est. The Dennis Conservation Land Trust will team up with the daVinci Pursuit to host its second art and science walk in our new monthly walk series...

Suggested Supplies

(The items have been found to be useful for differeing wlaks but there is no expectation that participants have these specfic items. Feel free to bring what you already have and are comfortable using.)

Books:

  1. “Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You”, Clare Walker Leslie and Charles E. Roth, 2000, Storey Publishing

  1. “The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling”, John Muir Laws, 2016, Heyday

  1. “The Cold Canyon Fire Journals: Green Shoots and Silver Linings in the Ashes, Robin Lee Carlson, 2022, Heyday

Pencils:

  1. Blackwing Matte Pencils

  1. Blackwing Palomino 602

  1. Blackwing Long Point Sharpener

  1. Blackwing Colors 12 Count

  1. Blackwing Pencil Extender

Pens:

  1. Pentel Arts Pocket Brush Pen

  1. Uni-Ball Roller Pen Fine Point, Micro Tip, 0.5mm, Black

  1. Volcanics Dry Erase Marker Black

Erasers:

  1. Staedtler Mars Plastic Eraser, White

Watercolor Brushes:

  1. Arteza Water Brush Set of 6, Fine, Medium, Broad

  1. Arteza Water Brush Pens Set of 4

Watercolors:

  1. Sakura Koi Pocket Field Sketch Kit, 48 Colors

  1. Artsy Watercolor Paint Set, 42 Colors, Travel Pocket Watercolor Kit

  1. Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Field Box Set, 12 Half Pans

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/winsor-newton-professional-watercolor-sets-0049479000000?gclid=CjwKCAiA0cyfBhBREiwAAtStHNOXq12qQG7YjT8V42H3IHSzCgdbSDHz-V_49uj1dGfW-1Jrk0fUNxoCOxMQAvD_BwE

Extras:

  1. Guerrilla Painter Composition Finder

https://www.dickblick.com/products/guerrilla-painter-composition-view-finder/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=52847-1002&gclid=CjwKCAiA0cyfBhBREiwAAtStHB2W4ZbizH5dil6BJFP0uZChh3aMfi1KjREH94boDUCzsnQkU3PWchoCzVAQAvD_BwE

  1. Guerilla Painter Tom Lynch Secret Plein Air Tool

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/t-lynch-secret-plein-air-tool?gclid=CjwKCAiA0cyfBhBREiwAAtStHLyLTzqwy1wmDOJd9ZWSNfieb4NaBnSZJaBe3rW8JygHeHFVBhGrBRoCvMUQAvD_BwE

  1. Artist’s Color Wheel, Pocket Version, 5-1/8”

https://www.dickblick.com/items/artists-color-wheel-pocket-version-5-18/?gclid=CjwKCAiA0cyfBhBREiwAAtStHAYbBuKZfIRIR0PQlGL8eFdY0fZZHnH5IxB9sCSzf4E3TjppzYtGuxoCfhYQAvD_BwE

  1. Alvin 6” Rolling Parallel Ruler

 https://www.draftingsuppliesdew.com/alvin-6in-rolling-parallel-ruler

  1. Tri-Lens Hand Magnifier

 https://www.enasco.com/p/Tri-Lens-Hand-Magnifier%2BSB26577M

  1. 40X Full Metal Illuminated Jewelry Loop Magnifier, XYK Pocket Folding Magnifying Glass Jewelers Eye Loupe

  1. Bruton Pocket Scope

 https://www.bespokepost.com/store/brunton-echo-pocket-scope?b=true&a=m_google_performancemax_manual&utm_campaign=Google_PMax_Margin-60&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A18875033460%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=101157940&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=145816&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gclid=CjwKCAiA0cyfBhBREiwAAtStHF7ZVJGf5nlZRYmMWN41LusUDt17oFXR3-Rm8ZtdFobbVqJJMedVgRoCqB4QAvD_BwE

Journals:

  1. Leather Journal Travel Diary, 7×5 Inches, Brown

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074FY5HC8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  1. Hide & Drink, Rustic Leather Journal Cover for Moleskin Hard Cover Sketchbook XXL, 8.5 x 11

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YGSQRDT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  1. Moleskine Classic Notebook Hard Cover, XXL, 8.5 x 11

  1. Moleskine Pen+ Smart Writing Set

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EJKCWMU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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