Reading the Landscape of the Keweenaw:
Art and Natural History Field Trips for Adults
Reading the Landscape of the Keweenaw: Art and Natural History Field Trips for Adults was a series of six art and natural history field trips held at various sites during the summer of 2003. The series planned by Patricia Van Pelt, Marcia Raley, Nicole Pearce, and Bonnie Hay was sponsored through a collaborative effort of the Copper Country Audubon, Gratiot Lake Conservancy, Keweenaw Historical Society, Keweenaw Land Trust, North Woods Conservancy, and the Nature Conservancy. The series attracted 15 to 20 participants on each Saturday. Each session had a different theme and was led by an artist and a scientist.
The July 12, "Water's Edge" program was held at the Conservancy preserve. This session was led by pastel artist Jennifer Slack, botanist Janet Marr, and environmental educator Bonnie Hay. On August 9 the reception for the series which took place on August 9 at the Eagle Harbor Community Center.
Look for information on how to enroll in Reading the Landscape of the Keweenaw 2004 in the spring issue of Water's Edge or e-mail belh@bellatlantic.net with "Reading the Landscape" in the subject line.
