8th Annual Free Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration

Saturday April 21, 2012, 11am - 3pm, south end of Stinson Beach
Marin County, California

In partnership with Samavesha

FREE !

Celebrate Earth Day by creating art on the beach! Join in as community members, professional artists, and passers-by construct sculpture using sand, rocks, shells, seaweed and other beach treasures. In past years, beachgoers stacked rock towers, made spirals from seaweed, planted a forest of "trees" made of driftwood, and created dragons, fairies, and abstract designs. During the event, the beach is transformed into an outdoor sculpture gallery, with unexpected connections among the varied artworks. The intention behind the event is to create an experience that will inspire and energize people to care for and protect the earth not only on Earth Day, but throughout the year. The event is a model for collective creativity, connecting people of all ages with each other and with the natural world.

Beach cleanup is integral to the event. We supply bags and gloves.

Musicians, dancers, and other artists from the international multidisciplinary arts organization Samavesha will participate in the event, inviting collaborative expression in service to the earth.

To learn more about the event, view these event photos from past years, and read this Marin Independent Journal article and these words from participants.

Instruction in sand globe making will be available during the event. To learn more about sand globes, visit this page from a previous sand globe event.

Bring a picnic lunch. The gathering will take place rain, shine, or fog.

Carpooling to the event is a great way to honor Earth Day. If you want to give or get a ride, email me your details and I'll add you to the carpool group to make arrangements. Public transport from/to Marin City is one scenic hour on the West Marin Stage minibus. A limited number of beach wheelchairs are available free of charge through the National Park Service, by reservation only with 5 days advance notice prior to the event (for more accessibility information visit the Stinson Beach Accessibility page, or TTY (415) 556-2766.)

For beach info and directions, visit the Stinson Beach website. Or, use the map with satellite view of the location. Park in the south parking lot at Stinson Beach and walk 100 yards south to our site.

Here are the downloadable press release and flyer for the event.

RSVPs not needed but much appreciated on the Facebook event page for the celebration .

This event is part of the national Let's G.O. (get outside) campaign of the Children & Nature Network.

Thanks to the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Park Service) for helping make this event possible.