Urban Sketch Walk at St. Patrick’s Island

Grab some colored pencils and paper and join kid book illustrator & author Carolyn Fisher and Alberta Wilderness Association conservation specialist Kennedy Halvorson at St. Patrick’s Island for a 2 hour walk with frequent stops to sketch. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

For this nature sketchwalk, we’ll draw to observe nature and humans living side by side. We'll look at the ways that industrial activities affect watersheds. And we'll find out how waterways shape our land and our lives. We’ll jot our impressions and play creative games, all while taking a leisurely wander through St. Patrick’s Island in the Bow River.

This walk is held in conjunction with the Alberta Wilderness Association, which hosts regular events in order to celebrate and conserve Alberta's natural spaces (https://albertawilderness.ca).

WALK NOTES: Steep slopes, uneven terrain, busy sidewalks, fun for kids, breaks offered along the way, no dogs please (except service dogs)

MEETING SPOT: St. Patrick's Island, exact location to be announced to walkers closer to the date.

YOUR WALK LEADERS: Carolyn Fisher and Kennedy Halvorson

Carolyn Fisher (she/her): Award-winning artist/author Carolyn Fisher has illustrated nine picture books, four of which she also wrote. Her book Summer Feet (with writer Sheree Fitch) won the David Booth Prize at the Canadian Children’s Book Awards. In addition to teaching at art college for seven years, Carolyn has talked to thousands of kids and adults about writing, art, and making books. She investigates science and nature by sketchbook from her home in Calgary. See more at www.carolynfisher.com or follow her on social media (Instagram: @carolyn_fisher_illustration).

Kennedy Halvorson (she/her) is a conservation specialist with Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA). Since 1965, AWA has inspired communities to care for the province’s wild spaces and species through awareness, advocacy, and action; Kennedy predominantly works on issues concerning water, mining, and species at risk. She draws inspiration for her work from all the passionate, dedicated, and diverse individuals that make up the conservation community.

***Please note, we ask that folks cancel their tickets through Eventbrite if they can no longer make it to a walk as tickets are limited. This allows folks on the waitlist to take open spots.***

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