Accessible Nature Photography at the Creek
SSU Native Plant Garden & Copeland Creek Trail
10:00 am
– 1:00 pm
Admission Fees: none
(Each participant should register separately)
Nature Photography is for everyone! This is an accessible educational outing for people with mobility needs and their caretakers/companions at all photography levels. Learn about the remarkable variety of plants, animals and water features right on the SSU main campus along the Copeland Creek Corridor, as well as basic-intermediate outdoor photography skills for your smartphone or digital camera. We'll stroll and roll along the wide flat path that connects the Native Plant Garden to the Agroecology Garden, passes the ponds, and runs alongside the creek, then settle in the Butterfly Garden to share our photos and enjoy lunch. Ages 12 – 100+ welcome.
Presenter
Rick and Ree Waller, Founders, HeartWork Accessible Nature Photography
Rick and Ree have over 30 years of professional photography and teaching experience. Ree is also one of the founders of FREED Center for Independent Living, and One Source Empowering Caregivers in Grass Valley, CA. Their background includes working with people of all ages and disabilities who want to get out into nature to enjoy wildlife photography. The Wallers currently travel throughout much of the United States and Canada offering Accessible Photography Outings for Veterans, cancer survivors, the hearing-impaired, small family groups, and others. https://heartworkphotography.org/
Logistics
The maximum distance will be 1 mile on flat ground.
We will meet in parking lot G near the tall trees of the Native Plant Garden on the Sonoma State University main campus. This is located on the northeast side of campus. Click here then select "Sonoma State" to purchase a Daily Parking Permit in advance, or take public transportation to the bus stop at the campus south entrance on Redwood Drive, then make your way north east to lot G.
No previous experience or knowledge is required to participate. Participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. All minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Pets and smoking are not permitted. This is a rain or shine event. No previous experience or knowledge is required to participate.
What to Bring
Please bring rain, sun, and insect protection as needed, a water bottle, bag lunch, book/paper for note-taking, footwear walking on gravel and dirt paths, and binoculars if you have them. Please bring a camera you'd like to use during the event, which may be your cell phone, digital, or film, along with any adaptive technology you use with your camera. Long pants are recommended.
A sink for handwashing, potable water and restrooms are available on site.
How to Sign Up
See registration link above. Each person should register separately. This event is free of charge.
About the Center
Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry empowers university students to work with community members on the environmental challenges of the North Bay. Our mission is to create an engaged and environmentally ready society, one where all people have the skills to find solutions to the challenges facing our earth. SSU Preserves are open to everyone engaged in education or research. Reservations are required.