Fells Plant Walk And Wampum Art With Elizabeth James-Perry

Please join us on Friday, May 23rd from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM for a guided Plant Walk and Wampum Art showcase in the Middlesex Fells. Elizabeth James-Perry will lead a 2.5 hour Plant and Tree walk in the Middlesex Fells from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, followed by a 30 minute showcase of basketry, fiber arts, and wampum. This event is part of the Friends of the Fells Native Land Learning Series honoring the deep knowledge and contributions of our Indigenous community members, led by Massachusetts-based Tribal artists and educators Brad Lopes, Elizabeth James-Perry, and Larry Spotted Crow Mann. See our Eventbrite Calendar here to learn more and register for more events in this series. Speaker: Elizabeth James-Perry About Elizabeth James-Perry: Elizabeth is an Aquinnah Wampanoag Culture Bearer, Educator, and restorative Native gardener who is dedicated to the revival and continuity of valuable Indigenous knowledge. She is a Wampum artist, guided by community mentors, who explores themes of Northeastern Woodlands, maritime traditions, and Native identity and sovereignty. Jewelry and textile work will be available for purchase for attendees. Learn more about Elizabeth James-Perry at her website: elizabethjamesperry.com. Location: Please meet at the Botume House Visitor Center (Google Maps location here). Parking is available at the Botume House Visitor Center Parking lot and Spot Pond Boating lot (Google Maps location here). Appropriate for: All are welcome! Contact: Please reach out to [hidden] with questions/inquiries about this event. Dogs: While we love experiencing the outdoors with our dogs, this program is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave your furry friends home while attending this program. Check out our calendar for dog-friendly events! Image: Tim Pich, elizabethjamesperry.com This program is offered in partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History. Learn more at freedomsway.org. Please note: Emails from Eventbrite may end up in your spam folder. Please check your spam folder if you have registered for the waitlist to ensure that you are receiving the email notifications. We also suggest removing Eventbrite from your spam sender list. More Info below.