Sunday, September 16, 2012

Tour de Plants

We had great weather and an enthusiastic group come our for Tour de Plants yesterday. Special thanks go to Steve Killeffer, whose botanical knowledge was of great help and interest to all.

You can see photos from the walk here.


Sunday, September 9, 2012

Scouting September and October

Fall makes my heart sing. It's a beautiful time to get outside in East Tennessee. If you're in the area in the coming weeks, please make plans to join me at one of the events below.

For those of you land scouting out and beyond these hills-- great work! Keep sending in your photos, questions, and discoveries. Let us all be good stewards of our land. Amen and happy fall. - KR

UPDATE: The date has changed for the Shoemaking Talk and Demonstration. It is now on Tuesday, October 9th, from 3-5 pm.


SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 15th, 9 am - 12 pm
TOUR de PLANTS, 3rd Annual
Ijams Nature Center, 
Join us for the third annual Tour de Plants. We will be walking and mapping at Ijams Nature Center. Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at the Visitors' Center, rain or shine. This event is free. Please pre-register with Katie via email (katie@urbanlandscouts.com) or by phone (865) 235-1730. 



OCTOBER

Monday, October 8th, 3-5 pm
Opening Reception for Genius loci
Art Gallery at Bagwell Center for Media & Art, Pellissippi State Community College
Please join me for the opening of my art show at the Bagwell Center for Media & Art at Pellissippi State Community College.


Tuesday, October 9th, 3-5 pm
Shoemaking Talk and Demonstration with Guest Daniel Scott
Art Gallery at Bagwell Center for Media & Art, Pellissippi State Community College
Artist and founder of the Urban Land Scouts, Katie Ries, will speak with Daniel Scott, cordwainer and force behind thegentlecraft.com, will talk about his experience learning and teaching do-it-yourself shoemaking.

Monday, October 22th, 3-5 pm
Introduction to Urban Land Scouting
Art Gallery at Bagwell Center for Media & Art, Pellissippi State Community College
We will be binding small books and taking a short walk. Please dress for the weather. This event is free. Please preregister by emailing katie@urbanlandscouts.com or calling (865) 235-1730. Well behaved children are welcome to join us.

Monday, October 29th, 3-5 pm
Artist Talk by Katie Ries
Art Gallery at Bagwell Center for Media & Art, Pellissippi State Community College
Katie Ries will speak about her work, studio practice, and the current show at the Bagwell Center for Media & Art.