Renfrew Ravine Nature & History Tour

**This is a free event, but please make a $10 donation if you can comfortably afford it. Arts organizations and festivals across Canada are currently struggling financially, and we are no exception. Our revenue has dropped 20% since last year, while inflation has pushed our costs much higher. If you enjoy the festival, please make a contribution so we can continue together for years to come.

Local artist and ravine champion Carmen Rosen will lead you through one of Vancouver’s significant urban forests while telling stories of lost streams, old timers, plants, animals and eco-art. This tour will give you a new perspective on the Renfrew Ravine and Still Creek, the impact that a creek can have on a community, and the impact a community can have on an urban creek and the nature it supports.

Carmen Rosen is the author of “What Comes To Light: Stories of Still Creek Lost and Found" and has been a leader of community-engaged stewardship of the Renfrew Ravine for over 20 years.

Carmen is an award-winning visual artist, singer, and interdisciplinary performer. Her visual art can be seen in the stone mosaic pathways around Renfrew Ravine, giant puppets and stilt-walking characters at festivals and community parades, giant lantern installations at the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, and living mushroom sculptures, Fruiting Bodies, in Renfrew Community Park.

• Date: Saturday, September 7th
• Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Location: Renfrew Ravine Park | Meet at Yin Yang Mosaic Bench at the corner of Renfrew St at Boyd Division ()
• Age: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Be prepared: Please wear closed-toe, sturdy footwear and bring a full water bottle.

• The closest bus stop is NB Boyd Diversion @ E 22 Ave.
• There is limited free street parking in the neighbourhood.
• We recommend walking, taking the bus, riding your bike, or carpooling when possible.

• Portions of this tour may pass through areas with steep slopes and narrow trails.
• There is no washroom in the park, but gender-universal washrooms are available at the Renfrew Park Community Centre, a 3-minute walk from where the tour will begin.

The Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and all of Still Moon Arts' programming take place on the unceded territories of Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

A fusion of art, nature, and community, this month-long festival celebrates the Harvest Moon, Still Creek, local art, and the diverse cultural traditions of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood. Expect dazzling lanterns, live music, dance, food, art & nature workshops and community performances.

Check out the full Festival Program and mark your calendar for an unforgettable September experience.

Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Renfrew Park Community Association, the Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Arts Council, our Harvest Moon Sponsors Stir and Rock 101, and the many other supporters, donors, and volunteers who make the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival possible. Your contributions are invaluable and greatly appreciated.

Host or Publisher Still Moon Arts Society