Poet/Tree Walk

A much-loved event at the Victoria Festival of Authors, the Poet/Tree Walk returns this year.

Come explore W̱MÍYEŦEN (wh-my-eh-then: place of the deer) Nature Sanctuary (formerly known as Mary Lake). Join Yvonne Blomer as she leads you along trails, past the deer hut, with stops to spot mushrooms and red-winged blackbirds as well as to stand and listen to poetry. We will walk through the shadows of cedar and oak, past the trickle of Earsman Creek, through Coastal Douglas-fir forest, and along the shores of Mary Lake.

Guest poets who will join Yvonne on W̱SÁNEĆ land to share their poems include Avis Blackbird, Jess Housty, Danielle Hubbard, and Neil Surkan.

Please be aware that this event is a forest walk. Bring appropriate shoes, raingear, and energy for an hour-plus walk through the woods and trails with stops along the way for poems. Be prepared for the weather, and be aware that distractions from flickers, herons, mink, or beaver may occur as we walk with these poets through the forest.

The walk will end at the nature house for tea and cookies where Munro’s Books will be selling the authors’ books.

Includes a warming tea and a sweet treat

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

1.) Unfortunately this trail walk is not suitable for those with mobility concerns. For accessibility information please refer to the "accessibility" tab at victoriafestivalofauthors.ca.

2.) Contact VFA by September 30 for ASL interpretation.

3.) Ticket holders arrive by 9:45 a.m. Late-comers will not be admitted.

4.) Please come prepared for all weather. This event is not weather-dependent.

5.) There will be no tickets available at the event.

6.) If you are unwell, please stay home.