we is here-Black Folks in Nature with Khaliah D. Pitts

Join Khaliah D. Pitts, Leeway x NextFab 2023 Artist in Residence for a community workshop. Please bring journaling materials (pen + paper) and something to take pictures with. Light snacks will be provided.

For Black folks, a recent history wrought with systemic violence against both the natural world and our land stewarding ancestors, can make being present in nature difficult. And even so, we is here, present in those spaces.

Come play, explore and adventure in forest bathing, journaling and self-portraiture. Khaliah will lead a beginner level hike along the Wissahickon where folks will engage in active listening, internal experiencing and earthbased writing prompts. After the hike, participants will stop at a comfortable location to explore and practice self-portraiture, either solo or in pairs/groups, using elements from the natural world.

Please note that this space is welcome to all folks and please be aware that this is a BIPOC sacred space and we will be centering the Black experience.