Join botanical artist, and Conservation Agent, Tricia Cassady for a morning hike and nature journaling. Begin by hiking 2-miles through the fields of Great River Preserve in Bridgewater, MA. After gathering inspiration on our hike, we will sit, get comfy, and have time for creativity by journaling, sketching, painting, or however we feel inspired! Tricia will have a short demonstration on watercolors and pencil sketching. Wildlands Trust will provide watercolor paints, paintbrushes, and small watercolor paper. Please bring your own journal and pencils.
Parking:
Meet at the main parking lot of Great River Preserve, off Auburn Street, Bridgewater, MA, 02324.
The main parking lot lies on the right/southwest side of Auburn Street. Limited roadside parking is allowed for 0.5 miles on the same side of the road. There is NO roadside parking permitted beyond this point toward the end of the road.
From the West: Take Route 28 heading southeast on Main Street towards Central Square, Bridgewater, take a slight right onto Route 104E (Central Square), and continue on 104E for 1.7 miles before turning right onto Walnut Street and then left onto Auburn Street.
From the East: From the intersection of Routes 58 & 106 (Halifax) follow Route 106W turning left onto Route 105 South/Thompson Street. After 1.9 miles, turn right onto Summit Street, slight right onto Walnut Street, and 1st left onto Cherry Street. Continue on, taking left onto Short Street then left onto Auburn Street.
What to Wear & Bring (Required):
Journal and pencils
Sturdy, waterproof, closed-toed shoes (the field is wet in the spring!)
Weather-appropriate clothing
Snacks
Water
Bug spray
Sunblock (this is an open field)
Optional - something comfy to sit on!
Optional - you are welcome to bring additional art supplies!
What to Expect:
1 hour to hike 2 miles over mostly flat grass paths with board crossings in wet areas
1 hour for creativity either journaling, sketching, painting, or however you feel inspired!
Pencil sketching and watercolor demonstration
Wildlands Trust staff and volunteers to guide you!
Restrictions:
Ages 12+
No pets
Limit 15 participants
Outdoor programs are weather permitting. Cancellations and postponements due to weather will be announced online and registered attendees will be notified via email.
Questions? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org