Mindfulness and Moss: Creating Lasting Connections with Nature
Date: Nov. 9, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Conserver House, 180 St. John St., Fredericton, N.B.
Language: English
Registration Limit: 15 participants

Mindfulness and Moss: Creating Lasting Relationships with Nature is a community-engaged art project led by the Conservation Council of New Brunswick that creatively responds to climate anxiety while celebrating the restorative power of nature and the meditative practice of slow stitching. Participants are invited to join in creating a collective artwork that embodies unity and healing. At the heart of this project lies a literal bed, a symbol of comfort and refuge, which will be transformed into a lush oasis of tranquillity covered in textile moss.

On Saturday, Nov. 9,  the Conservation Council in partnership with the Youth Environmental Action Network (YEAN), will give youth (16-25) the chance to contribute to the creation of the textile moss using slow stitching techniques. Each stitch becomes a gesture of mindfulness and hope as participants reflect on their relationship with nature and their concerns about climate change. As the moss grows, so does a sense of connection and solidarity among participants, fostering a shared sense of purpose and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

The completed textile moss bed will serve as a tangible manifestation of our collective efforts and aspirations. It will be displayed in public spaces, inviting viewers to rest, reflect and recharge amidst its verdant embrace.

Let’s stitch together a better world, one mindful stitch at a time.

Only 15 spots are available for this workshop, so register early!