Exploring Vancouver Naturehoods: An Artist's Journal (IN PERSON)

Resource person: learn@vandusen.org

Location: VanDusen Guides Classroom | 5151 Oak St, Vancouver, BC, V6M 4H1

Description:

Did you know that hummingbird tail feathers sing? Or that bees have five eyes? The closer you look at ordinary things, the more extraordinary they become. Seen through the pages of an artist’s sketchbook journal, the fascinating biodiversity in our city comes into view. Join author/illustrator Vicky Earle as she describes the benefits of being in nature alongside a variety of discoveries highlighted in her new book, Exploring Vancouver Naturehoods.

About the speaker:  

Natural science and botanical illustrator Vicky Earle delights in connecting people to nature through art. After graduating from the University of Toronto with a degree in medical illustration and biocommunications, she has called Vancouver home for over three decades. Vicky’s goal is to help foster curiosity and stewardship for our natural world by encouraging people to follow their own art practice. She is a member of the VBGA, Nature Vancouver, the American Society of Botanical Artists and a signature member of the Artists for Conservation.

Available: Available

Price: $20.00 Taxes not included

Notes: Pre-registration is required. This course will take place in person in the Guides Classroom in the Visitor Centre at VanDusen Botanical Gardens. Cancellation policy: No refunds will be given for education courses. A credit will be applied to your account for cancellations with one week's notice. With less than a week's notice, no credit will be given. No new credit will be issued if the cancelled course was purchased using prior credit. Program cancellation by the VBGA due to Public Health Restrictions will result in education program credit equivalent to the value lost. Please notify us of your cancellation in writing to learn@vandusen.org

Prerequisites: Educational programs are available for both members and non-members. In order to register for a class, you first need to open an account with Amilia, our online registration portal. Note that your membership account does NOT give you this access. You must open a separate account in Amilia. Follow this link to create your account: https://www.amilia.com/en/Signup Please save your Amilia account username & password for registration in future classes.

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