Come learn about the trees and geology of Heritage Park in Canton with artist Sara Lynch and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Brad Pendergraft for the final installment of Sara’s Exploring Falls Island project on September 20th at 10:00 AM (rain date September 27th).
For the first hour of this event, participants will gather under the pavilion at Coakley Island, located on the Grasse River Heritage Trail. From there, we will walk the trail and learn from Brad about the trees and geologic features present on the island while collecting plants for artistic inspiration.
For the second hour, we will take the elements collected on our walk and head to the St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture at 3 East Main Street. There, we will have the opportunity to examine assorted rock and mineral specimens from their collection and use them, as well as the plants collected on the walk, to practice watercolor painting from observation.
This event is pay what you can, and participants must pre-register to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/falls-island-watercolor-explorations-tickets-1661692329489
Please email saraelynch@gmail.com if you want to register multiple people at once.
The watercolor portion of the event is not open to those who do not attend the tree identification and geology portion, as those components will provide the vital context and materials needed for the artistic work in which we will engage.
No art or science experience is required, but the inclination and ability to listen, learn, and get your hands a bit dirty are most certainly welcome. All ages are welcome on the walk, but children 10 and under may not have the patience to do the watercolor activity.
Additional parking is available across the street on Willow Island, as well as off Miner Street behind the Canton Town Hall. The trail is moderate and covered with wood chips in most parts. There is also a boardwalk and stairs up and down some steeper sections. Depending on how participants feel, we may turn around and double back on the trail once we get to the stairs.
Email saralynch@saraelynch.com if you have any questions.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.