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On September 11th, President & Michelle Obama are calling on all Americans to join together in a sustained, collaborative, and focused effort to address the nation's most challenging problems. 

Here on Camano Island, Camano Action for a Rural Environment (C.A.R.E.) in collaboration with Karla Matzke will do just that. The general public is welcome between noon and 7:00 pm to “Camano Honors Earth” at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island, WA.

"On this day of national service, what better way to ensure the security of our nation than to protect our water, promote good steward ship, encourage responsible land use, and preserve the integrity of our natural habitats. This event encompasses all of these aspects of C.A.R.E.'s mission."                                                       --Allison Warner,  C.A.R.E. President

This daylong educational and inspirational event will feature an Environmental Art Exhibition, speakers, interactive educational activities, poetry, music and art. It includes Hugh Shipman, a coastal geologist presenting on climate change’s impact on shorelines and Island County Commissioner John Dean addressing community service as a way of honoring earth. The event will showcase the premiere of the Camano Honors Earth video project, local residents describing how they honor earth.

Artwork shown during this special exhibit, which lasts through the end of September, was selected by gallery owner, Karla Matzke who sought work that connects people, the earth, and actions to save the treasure that is Camano Island for future generations.

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"Camano Honors Earth" Scheduled Events

Noon - Come to the Opening Ceremony with Island County Commissioner John Dean, Artist, Susan Cohen Thompson remarks on a vision for honoring earth.

 

1 pm - Join Hugh Shipman as he presents the Impact of Climate Change on Shorelines. Coastal Geologist for the Dept. of Ecology in Olympia, Hugh is an expert on the shorelines of Puget Sound and Salish Sea.

 

2 pm - Hear Peter Ali's native flute music. World recognized, Peter has played for the Dali Lama on Children’s day during the Seeds of Compassion tour.

 

3 pm - Walk with the Poets, Nancy Pagh, Jade Blackwater, Patricia Hawley and others as they indulge their Poetry Readings

 

12: 45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45 - Take a 20 minute Backyard Wildlife Habitat guided walk through the sculpture garden to learn about wildlife habitat and landscaping with native plants to preserve our ecosystems.

 

12:30, 1:30, 2:30 - Learn how to make a rain barrel with Scott Chase of WSU Extension Service.

 

Ongoing (12-4 pm)

• Wander through the sculpture park and gallery
• Learn Puget Sound Partnership’s three most important ways to save our Salish Sea
• Add your vision and creativity to several participatory art projects
• Watch watershed and shoreline demonstrations with the Snohomish Conservation District

·         See the premiere of the Camano Honors Earth video before it goes on U-Tube

·         See the 16mm film, The Legend of the Magic Knives. Tony Hunt, Kwakiutl First Nations Native Artist demonstrates the impressive skill and creativity of the Indian craftsman of the north Pacific coast. This historic footage was originally sponsored by The Provincial Museum of Victoria, B.C.

5-8 pm - Enjoy the Reception in Gallery as artists, Ella Hope and Barbara DePirro, speak about environment and art, exploring our relationship with nature.

 

View the work of over 50 artists including:  Susan Cohen Thompson, Ruth Westra, Barbara De Pirro, Jack Gunter, Karla Matzke, Steve Stushek, Veruska Vagen, Colin Reedy, Patricia Resseguie, Steven Heino, Els VandeEnde, Hiroshi Yamano, Aaron Haba, James Lapp, R. Allen Jensen, Ella Hope.

 

About Camano Action for a Rural Environment

C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer charitable nonprofit organized to protect Camano’s waters, promote good stewardship, encourage responsible land use, and protect the integrity of our natural environments. Join C.A.R.E. at www.CamanoCare.org or call 360-387-9589.

 

About Matkze Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park

The perfect backdrop for artistic exploration and appreciation, Matzke Fine Art is located on a ten-acre parcel  and  is committed to maintaining the native habitat of the grounds. Visitors to the Sculpture Park can tour the native gardens, explore the many benefits of planting native species and view emerging and internationally known artist sculptures. The site extends the art experience outside the walls of the three thousand square foot Gallery. Karla Matzke has placed more than sixty sculptures throughout the park. This combination of original artwork and native habitat results in a setting that is both aesthetically stimulating and ecologically sustainable. Open weekends 11 am to 5 pm and weekdays by appointment. 360-387-2579.

ABOUT SUSAN COHEN THOMPSON (creative person who initiated this event) –  Deepening our perception  of our relationship with nature has been a central theme in Susan's  art for over two decades.   Visit Susan's website to preview her  paintings: www.art-connects-nature.com

The event kicks off CARE’s membership drive. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per family. Make checks to CARE. Donations and memberships are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.