Radical Joy on Cayuga Lake
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Ithaca is a beautiful city that incorporates nature into many parts of its neighborhoods and streets. Stewart Park is right on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake. Cayuga Lake has been historically degraded but Ithaca has restored this part of the lake. This was also the weekend of a Reggae Festival that was supposed to be plastic free, but the foot traffic brought disruption to the environment. The beach has natural foliage barriers of pollinator friendly plants. This event focused on messages of peace and love.
At sunset, we lit a candle, honored the 4 directions, and read the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. We thanked the lake for the abundance of life it has provided and picked up trash along the beach. We created a bird with some of the natural debris along the beach, which has been kept largely natural.
By Anna Castonguay
Ithaca is a beautiful city that incorporates nature into many parts of its neighborhoods and streets. Stewart Park is right on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake. Cayuga Lake has been historically degraded but Ithaca has restored this part of the lake. This was also the weekend of a Reggae Festival that was supposed to be plastic free, but the foot traffic brought disruption to the environment. The beach has natural foliage barriers of pollinator friendly plants. This event focused on messages of peace and love.
At sunset, we lit a candle, honored the 4 directions, and read the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. We thanked the lake for the abundance of life it has provided and picked up trash along the beach. We created a bird with some of the natural debris along the beach, which has been kept largely natural.
By Anna Castonguay
Why this Place?
Stewart Park, Ithaca, NY, USA
Cayuga Lake has been historically degraded but Ithaca has restored this part of the lake. This was also the weekend of a Reggae Festival that was supposed to be plastic free, but the foot traffic brought disruption to the environment. We picked up trash on the beach we were on.
Act of Beauty
At sunset, we lit a candle, honored the 4 directions, and read the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. We thanked the lake for the abundance of life it has provided and picked up trash along the beach. We created a bird with some of the natural debris along the beach, which has been kept largely natural.
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