Water and Wellness Weekend
Critical Conversations On Coastal Conservation
Weekend Workshop: July 17th - 18th
Our small group allowed an intimate setting as we engaged in deep and meaningful conversation about water, water systems, and the inextricable connections between life, water, and land.
Read a reflective excerpt from our blog:
“Our Water Protection Workshop guests enjoyed the veggie burgers pictured above. While the potluck and all included meals were remarkable, the true treat was the deep conversation that emerged. True to our theme “Critical Conversations on Coastal Conservation” workshop attendees descended into deep-heartfelt conversations about challenging aspects of coastal conservation. We traversed the topics of environmental racism and the interconnectedness of the planet, displayed in our movie screening of “There’s something in the water”. The group's main conclusions from 2 days and a long night's campfire discussion were we need reform in three pillars of society: education, justice, and politics. Until people are honest, compassionate and caring, it will be challenging to dismantle the oppressive and destructive systems that allow for inequality and environmental destruction.
“Despite the weight of topics discussed at our workshop, guests left with full hearts. May the same come from our August Coastal Connections workshop (August 21-22nd) where we’ll hear from some local experts on the conservation work currently being done around NS, and what the public can do to become involved.”
Event Information
Potluck dinner, followed by a Beach Bingo scavenger hunt along the beautiful white sand beach! When the sun sets, we will be screening the documentary ‘There’s Something in the Water',’ which tackles environmental racism and water pollution in Nova Scotia. We will also be showing Disney’s Moana for kids. Evening programming will wrap up at 10:30pm. For those who stay the night in one of our rustic cabins, hot breakfast will be served the following morning. This will be followed by conversations and crafts (fun for all ages!) as we examine water systems, human impacts, and actions we can take . Participants will have the opportunity to go home with homemade beeswax wrap, crafts, and prizes.
Indoor screening and programming options are available in case of inclement weather.
Where: Harrison Lewis Coastal Discovery Centre.
339 Sandy Bay Road, East Port L’Hebert, NS B0T 1S0. Approximately 2 hours from Halifax
When: Saturday 17 July, 4:30pm - 10:30pm; Sunday 18 July 9:30-11:30. Optional overnight.
Cost: Adults - $20; students - $15; families - $50; kids under 12 - free!
