Conservation Crafting: Next Level Upcycling-Pollinator Edition!
About this Event
Conservation Crafting: Next Level Upcycling – Pollinator Edition!
Hosted by Naturalist Tasha & GBN Kimi Takikawa
Mason Mill Recreation Center (Upper Level)
Saturday, August 1st 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
As we step into our second year of Conservation Crafting, we’re continuing to grow—expanding our creative lens while staying true to the heart of what makes this space so special.
This August, we turn our focus to pollinators—the quiet workers behind so much of what we see blooming around us. From bees and butterflies to the plants that depend on them, this session invites you to reflect that relationship through wearable art.
Using repurposed Southwest Airlines leather, you’ll create earrings and bracelets inspired by pollinators and the natural elements that support them. As a special addition, we’ll also introduce a bonus creative piece, transforming leather into mini canvas-style designs that extend your expression beyond jewelry.
This session also serves as a gentle introduction to the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, offering a glimpse into how everyday observation can contribute to meaningful, community-driven science.
You’ll create three pieces to carry beyond the moment—one to keep, one to gift, and one to share forward.
As always, this is a space to settle in, create freely, and enjoy the rhythm of shared creativity.
🔗Learn more about The Great Southeast Pollinator Census
Program Leader
Led by GBN Kimi Takikawa & Naturalist Tasha Messer, DeKalb County RPCA
Weather Contingency
Held indoors at Mason Mill Recreation Center with restroom access.
Where to Meet
Mason Mill Recreation Center – Upper Level
1340 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Turn right near the library. Do not turn again. Continue straight past the official DC-RPCA Mason Mill Park sign to reach the upper level (Mack Love Senior Center entrance).
What We’ll Do
Settle in at a shared table where leather, paint, tools, and imagination wait. Inspired by pollinators—the quiet movement between bloom and bloom—this is a space where ideas are free to wander, gather, and take shape. You’ll create at your own pace, surrounded by other curious and creative minds, as color, texture, and inspiration move fluidly from seat to seat. Between moments of focus and conversation, your table will begin to fill with pieces that echo the beauty of nature in motion—layered, vibrant, and entirely your own.
What to Bring
Bring a sweet or savory snack to share inspired by the flavors of the season—think fresh fruit, honey-infused treats, herb-forward bites, or something light and vibrant. As we craft, we’ll nibble, chat, and settle into an easy rhythm where creativity and connection unfold naturally.
Wear
Comfortable clothing suitable for crafting and safe to wear in case of incidental paint or material contact.
Recommended Ages
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Accessibility (ADA Statement)
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs strives to make all programs accessible to persons of all abilities. If you require reasonable accommodations, please contact the program organizer at least 48 hours in advance.
Participation Notice & Waiver Summary
By registering for or attending this program, participants acknowledge that activities may involve tools, materials, movement, and shared food. Participation is voluntary, and individuals assume responsibility for their personal safety, including any risks related to food consumption. DeKalb County Government, RPCA, and all affiliated staff and partners are held harmless from any claims arising from participation.
🔗 Learn more about Repurpose with Purpose
~Naturalist Tasha & Kimi Takikawa
404-927-4227
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