Before I visited the Land Trust as a young person I did not know what community meant. When I was 15 I lived on a busy street with no sidewalks. We did not know our neighbors and no one ever waved at each other. I was not sure how to navigate this world as a young person and did not see many bright spots. One day I was brought to the Land Trust for a drum circle. I was in total awe. People smiled and said hello to me! This magical space welcomed me in a way that made my heart grow and shine. Before that I felt unimportant, unconnected, and invisible. I began coming to the land trust regularly. It was a true haven throughout high School and college and of course for years after. In some ways I think the land trust saved my life. When it comes to feeling connected to a beautiful place and beautiful intentions the Land Trust showed me what was possible. My intentions are to embody that welcoming energy in my work and especially with youth. My heart glows as I reflect on the many programs and events we celebrated , we learned, and we played. From hilarious stage productions and collaborations with artists of all ages to harvesting loofah and honey ...to dancing with fairies on magical treasure hunts..oh we share so many sparkling memories and stories! This past Sunday was my last official event at the Land Trust, the first in 2 years, and the first smore party without my Dear Ms. Mel and Mr. Greenthumbs. As I built the fire in the heart shaped pit in preparation for our last smore party, 2 college students showed up and asked if they could help. Then my friend Ms Brook, who is leading family programs now, came and we all philosophized life in that special by-a-fire-at-the Land Trust kind of way.Our new garden guardian Terri came and we talked volunteer projects and teared up over the bunny stump story. The awesome Drew Cohen and his son rocked synths with long time friend Matt Donald on Jembe. Families played along with shakers n bells.It was a truly beautiful time and I was So Blessed to see students and families I've missed over the years!!!! This is community and I'm grateful to be in it, near or far... #followladybug #ladybuglove #communitylove (at Lake Claire Community Land Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZLLpvXunom/?utm_medium=tumblr
