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SUMMARY:OFFSITE: Nature Journaling with Local Artist Frances Marin
DESCRIPTION:<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"></div><div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Join us for a nature journaling workshop at Ulistac Natural Area with local artist&nbsp;<a originalsrc="https://www.francesmarin.com/" id="x_m_1021660047525978649x_m_-1985186207808889832m_404929324607022561LPlnk329576" title="Original URL: https://www.francesmarin.com/. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.francesmarin.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMTristao%40santaclaraca.gov%7C226175e98f65446f5aac08ddf217902f%7C28ea354810694e81aa0b6e4b3271a5cb%7C0%7C0%7C638932905232018613%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CYMgRZB6PRnQkc5lXnqE2aE0zFowsipKnN3AUxflFP8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-linkindex="5" target="_blank">Frances&nbsp;Marin</a>. This workshop will focus on drawing the beautiful native plants that can be found at Ulistac. Sketching supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please also bring a small chair or stool if you would like to sit while you draw, as seating is not always available throughout the park. This program is entirely outside and involves some walking. The park has crushed gravel trails that are wheelchair accessible.&nbsp;Please dress comfortably, wear sunscreen and/or a hat, and bring your own water bottle.<br><br><strong>This event has limited space. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-journaling-with-local-artist-frances-marin-tickets-1978984111751?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Nature Journaling registration on Eventbrite">Please register to attend</a>; registration opens Feb. 1. If you register and discover you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration ASAP to notify those on the waitlist that space is available.<br></strong><br><strong>Directions to program:</strong>&nbsp;Meet at the South Entrance, nearest Hope Drive. Plenty of street parking is available. There are restrooms across the street at Lick Mill Park.<br><br><p><strong>About the NEA Big Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/nea-big-read" target="_blank" title="National Endowment for the Arts Big Read">The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read</a>—a partnership with Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power of a shared reading experience. The goals of the NEA Big Read are to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community.</p><p></p><p><em>NEA Big Read is a program of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arts.gov/" target="_blank" title="National Endowment for the Arts homepage">National Endowment for the Arts</a>&nbsp;in partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/nea-big-read/" target="_blank" title="Arts Midwest NEA Big Read grant">Arts Midwest</a>. Special thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://lovethelibrary.org/" target="_blank" title="Santa Clara City Library Foundation &amp; Friends">The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends</a>&nbsp;for facilitating this grant.</em></p><p><em>Your attendance at this program grants permission to the City of Santa Clara to take your photograph for marketing purposes.</em></p></div>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"></div><div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Join us for a nature journaling workshop at Ulistac Natural Area with local artist&nbsp;<a originalsrc="https://www.francesmarin.com/" id="x_m_1021660047525978649x_m_-1985186207808889832m_404929324607022561LPlnk329576" title="Original URL: https://www.francesmarin.com/. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.francesmarin.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMTristao%40santaclaraca.gov%7C226175e98f65446f5aac08ddf217902f%7C28ea354810694e81aa0b6e4b3271a5cb%7C0%7C0%7C638932905232018613%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CYMgRZB6PRnQkc5lXnqE2aE0zFowsipKnN3AUxflFP8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-linkindex="5" target="_blank">Frances&nbsp;Marin</a>. This workshop will focus on drawing the beautiful native plants that can be found at Ulistac. Sketching supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please also bring a small chair or stool if you would like to sit while you draw, as seating is not always available throughout the park. This program is entirely outside and involves some walking. The park has crushed gravel trails that are wheelchair accessible.&nbsp;Please dress comfortably, wear sunscreen and/or a hat, and bring your own water bottle.<br><br><strong>This event has limited space. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-journaling-with-local-artist-frances-marin-tickets-1978984111751?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Nature Journaling registration on Eventbrite">Please register to attend</a>; registration opens Feb. 1. If you register and discover you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration ASAP to notify those on the waitlist that space is available.<br></strong><br><strong>Directions to program:</strong>&nbsp;Meet at the South Entrance, nearest Hope Drive. Plenty of street parking is available. There are restrooms across the street at Lick Mill Park.<br><br><p><strong>About the NEA Big Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/nea-big-read" target="_blank" title="National Endowment for the Arts Big Read">The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read</a>—a partnership with Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power of a shared reading experience. The goals of the NEA Big Read are to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community.</p><p></p><p><em>NEA Big Read is a program of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arts.gov/" target="_blank" title="National Endowment for the Arts homepage">National Endowment for the Arts</a>&nbsp;in partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/nea-big-read/" target="_blank" title="Arts Midwest NEA Big Read grant">Arts Midwest</a>. Special thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://lovethelibrary.org/" target="_blank" title="Santa Clara City Library Foundation &amp; Friends">The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends</a>&nbsp;for facilitating this grant.</em></p><p><em>Your attendance at this program grants permission to the City of Santa Clara to take your photograph for marketing purposes.</em></p></div>
LOCATION:Ulistac Natural Area\, 4901 Lick Mill Blvd Santa Clara\, California 95054
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