Wildflower on Sweet Briar (credit: Denzil Dean)
Exploring sensory perceptions through a disability lens
Event details
Meeting point
Meeting point at BMX track, Sloughbottom Park What3Words ///riots.warns.thanksDate
About the event
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This event is suitable for ages 16 - 25 Join artist Genevieve Rudd on a walk/wheel around NWT Sweet Briar Marshes to explore different ways to sense the landscape through creative practices. Genevieve will be using a power chair and welcomes the varied ways people might mobilise in the environment along the accessible paths. Genevieve Rudd is a community artist and Wild Beach Leader of 13+ years, facilitating creative nature-connection programmes. In 2021, she founded Under Open Sky no-for-profit coastal community engagement organisation. Since 2023, GR has been disabled with Acquired Brain Injury which affects her mobility, vision, sensory perception, and cognition. Before you attend the workshop, you will be sent a document with useful information and if you are under 18 you will be sent a parental consent and personal risk assessment form, which we will need you to fill out and return to us in readiness for the session. Accessible toilets are located at Sloughbottom Park. Wild Youth Action and Building Foundations for the Future is funded thanks to support from National Lottery players and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. |
Booking
Price
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Dogs
Dogs on short leads. Visitors with dogs must stay on the paths and keep dogs on a two metre lead to avoid disturbance to livestock and wildlife. Some areas of the site may have a temporary no dog policy in place - please observe signage on site.
Important Information
Important Health and Safety Information
Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring sun cream, water and a sunhat.
