Experiences Near You
During my previous endeavor, I managed an extensive listing of workshops and travel experiences related to botany, botanical art, and natural history art. The "Classes Near You" section was one of the most visited sections of the website. When I shifted my attention to my current project in 2018, this section featured learning opportunities in eleven countries and 34 U.S. states. I loved highlighting these opportunities and the artists and educators who led them.
Maria Sibylla Merian (German, 1647 - 1717)
The Rocu Tree with Caterpillars, Moths, and Butterflies, 1730/1771
Gouache
Unframed: 52.7 × 34.8 cm (20 3/4 × 13 11/16 in.)
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Gift of Tania Norris, 2009.142
Last week, I launched a resource similar to the "Classes Near You" section. This time, this resource is a Calendar of Opportunity for anyone leading conversations and experiences strengthening environmental awareness.
There are no costs involved in adding an event to the new calendar. The calendar lives on the Lu.ma platform. You will need a Luma account (this is also free). You retain control of your listing and your audience. To have your event appear on the new calendar, all you need to do is select TALATERRA Calendar when creating your event. By doing so, your event will populate the calendar automatically and appear alongside events created by other people and organizations. After the date and time of your event pass, your listing is removed from the calendar automatically. Here are clear step-by-step directions and a couple of helpful images.
If you have questions about the calendar, do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to learning about your classes and the conversations you are leading.
Would you like to chat in person?
Drop in during the Lunch Hour Q&A next week.
The painting above is by Maria Sibylla Merian, courtesy of the Getty Open Content Program. Learn more about this pioneering illustrator and ecologist here and here.
