December 8, 2024, 1 – 2:30 pm –

Memories: Recording the Year through Artistic Expression

Location:

Not Enough Acres Farm, East Dennis

Description:

As we near the holidays we reminisce about the past. Our memories good and bad flood our thoughts. What are the ways we can use the arts to make sense of the past, to create lasting positive memories of the year gone by, and to record our thoughts in photos, paintings, drawings, words, and poetry. Come learn how to end this year and start the next through the practice of journaling.

November 10, 2024, 1 – 2:30 pm –

Bringing Nature Home: Harvesting through Art

Location:

Fresh Pond South, South Dennis

Description:

When you think of this time of year, the thought of harvest and bounty come to mind. In this fall walk we will explore the many ways in which nature prepares for the coming winter though storing and harvesting the bounty of the summer’s growth. Can you capture these last moments of fall before the first snows of winter through your own special art form? What will others create? Come share your creative expressions with others as we gather in the beauty of nature.

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 of shadows as well as the ways they can be used in our painting, sketching, and photography to build compositions that may even border on the surreal. What better way to begin your winter months than with the time change embraced by the shadows of nature. The walk is intended to introduce participants to the science concepts through the arts as well as some techniques for capturing the best impression. The walks are designed for artists, photographers, and families of all ages and ability levels. Each walk represents a unique perspective of Trust lands. ($10 members/$15 nonmembers)

October 13, 2024, 1 – 2:30 pm –

Weird, Spooky, and Wild Halloween: The Spirits of Fall

Location:

Old Fort Field, Dennis Village

Description:

At this time of year, things turn spooky. We think of the spirits that inhabit our natural world and the stories we have passed down through generations. On this very special Halloween walk, we will use our imaginations and creativity to express ourselves through the written and spoken word, through photography and visual art, and through movement. Come prepared to see the natural world in ways you may never have experienced before.