Larchfall: Beauty in and for a Damaged Larch Forest

Florence Shelly Wetlands Preserve, Thompson, PA
June 22, 2019
10:30 AM

PRIMARY HOST

Trebbe Johnson

TYPE OF WOUNDED PLACE

Trees

A sudden and violent windstorm tore down many old larch trees in our nature preserve. What was once a trail among tall trees is now a labyrinth of upturned trunks. And yet there is a strange beauty to these trees, as their root systems are exposed and new plants take root in the clumps of soil. We will explore this contrary area of the forest, look for what’s strong and lovely and resilient there, have a meditation on brokenness and wholeness… and make a spontaneous gift of guerrilla beauty for the trees.

TYPE

At a specific address

ADDRESS

Florence Shelly Preserve - Stack Rd Access, Pennsylvania 171, Thompson, PA, USA event.

Meet in the preserve parking lot on Rte. 171 just one mile north of Thompson. The parking lot is across from Stack Road. We will walk together to the larch forest.