art in parks

this week I get to sing and draw about trails with 5-12 year olds at goose lake park. it's been interesting, so far, and fun, and a great learning experience (for everyone!). our goal is to get a sound idea of what makes up the trail that we hike every day. toward that end, we do drawing exercises that help us see better; we think about maps and how trails are mapped (today we 'ran into' a parks planner on our hike, who just happened to be out measuring); we take copious notes about flora and fauna along the trail; and we are writing a song about our trail. shew! perhaps i planned a little too much for one week... and it's been tricky because it's a drop-in program and we never know how many or which kids will be there. i am envious of the artist who planned a full week of sand castles (what fun!! and so smart). tune in later to hear the great song that we are writing and will record on friday. i'll post it on my myspace when i can!