October 10 - 20, 2010 - Lethbridge, AB

NatureFest 2010, October 10 - 20

Schedule of Events:

Pre-Festival:
Saturday, October 9, 8:30 - 12:30 pm, Environmentally Inspired and Inspiring Music at Farmer's Market at Exhibition Grounds, Lethbridge

 

On-line Guided Discovery, via www.sayee.ca:

October 10 - 20, 10-Day Special Place Guided Discovery. A place becomes special to us when we "Get To Know It". A Special Place close to home.

  

Performances/Events hosted through SACEE:

Saturday Oct. 9 - Monday Oct. 11, Thanksgiving Weekend. Enjoy the local harvest and decorate the table with collecting fallen and falling leaves.

Sunday, October 10, 11 am, "Rock Walk" through time, along the beaches of Popson Park with Pam Heather, sharing generational knowledge, from archaeology to palaeontology; pre-register with sherri@sayee.ca, (403) 381-0805.

Tuesday, October 12, 1:30 - 3:30, Dance the Waters Circle Dance and refreshments, with Sherri Bohnert, YWCA, 604 - 8 Street South.

Wednesday, October 13, 7pm, Lethbridge Naturalist Meeting, at the Bowman Arts Centre.

Saturday, October 16, 8am - 12pm, Lethbridge Farmer's Market

Sunday, October 17, 2 pm, "Rock Walk", repeat of October 10.

Monday, October 18, Civic Election Day - Vote for civic candidates considering our children, and seven generations into the future.

Tuesday, October 19, 7 - 9 pm, NatureFest Feature Concert 1: Science and Nature through the Arts, celebrating the talent and story of local and visiting musicians and artists, with live music and mini market, Lethbridge Public Library, 810 - 5 Avenue South. - FREE ADMISSION

Other Community Events:

Friday, October 15, 6:15 - 7:45 pm, Community Drumming Circle, at the YWCA, 604 - 8 Street South; $10 drop-in fee; drums provided; hosted by info@corestrengths.ca

Tuesday, October 19, 10:45 am - 12:15, Community Drumming Circle, at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 - 11 Street South; drums provided; hosted by info@corestrengths.ca

Art Exhibits

On going, Wall Decor & More Framing and Gallery, featuring David Short's Eco-Cultural vantage point, 309 - 10 Street South.

Currently - October 30, "What Kind Of Animal Am I?" , and the "Lethbridge Bestiary Project", of fabled and imaginary creatures common during the medieval times, at The Bowman Arts Centre, 811 - 5 Avenue South., 403-327-2813 .

October 1 - 31, 2010, Pottery Exhibit, Homage to Mt. St. Helen's, by Oldman River Potter's Guild, Lethbridge Public Library, show cases, 810 - 5 Avenue South.

October 15 - November 8: Community In Art: An Exhibition of Maps Defined and Inspired Nature, coordinated through the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, on display at Dove Christian Supplies, Classique Dancewear, Sterling Mutual Inc., Bowman Arts Centre and Tompkins Jewellers. GRAND OPENING, October 15, 7 pm, Bowman Arts, 811 - 5 Avenue South.

All events are free of charge, unless there is a fee indicated.

Become a Festival Partner

The 2010 Neighbourhood Nature Fest is currently seeking sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a Festival Partner please email sherri@sayee.ca for more information.

 

FESTIVAL BACKGROUND

The 2008 Canadian Nature in Mind Festival was created by a small group of southern Albertans to bring together artists from across Canada that focus on environmental issues and nature. In February 2008, Six national artists travelled to Lethbridge to share their passion and talent to celebrate the environment with youth choirs and regional Musicians to provide five days of fantastic entertainment.

FESTIVAL VISION: Provide an opportunity for children, teachers and community to experience quality music, theatre, art and dance with an environmental focus.

FESTIVAL MISSION: Nature Fest will utilize the power of music, theatre art, and dance to create inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and cooperative partnerships that will increase awareness, appreciation and care for our natural environment.

Click here to read about the whole story of the creation of the Canadian Nature in Mind Arts Festival.