Aug 16 CZU Fire 5th Anniversary Event at Felton Library

The commemorative quilt "New Growth" by Laura Fogg (pictured above) is featured at the Healing Through Art & Community event in Felton this Saturday. This event, at the Felton Library, marks the 5th anniversary of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire. 

The quilt is a centerpiece of the event's theme, symbolizing resilience and nature's power of renewal following the devastation of the Fire. Fogg created the quilt for the Big Basin Art About project, and her intention was to depict the new growth and recovery she observed upon revisiting Big Basin after the fire. 

"My assumption, upon visiting Big Basin for the first time after the fire, was that I would be witness to total devastation. Instead I found myself surrounded by health. Almost all of the burned trees are sprouting vigorous new branches. The park is alive with new growth.

The other aspect that surprised and inspired me was the sense of human opportunity laid open in the wake of the fire. Nothing in Big Basin is as it was, so now we get to ponder what we want for the future of this park. Even the basic understandings of who the park is for and how we want to enjoy it are now laid open for deep thought. Is there a way for a greater diversity of people to enjoy a lighter and more respectful presence in the park as it is reopened for use? How can a more inclusive “we” come together to start the discussion and create a new vision?" - Laura Fogg

Join us on August 16 from 1 to 4pm for an all-ages event marking the 5th anniversary of the CZU Fire, honoring our community and its resilience through art, story, music, and more.

The event will feature art installations by local artists (including interactive art), a "Reimagining Big Basin" information booth, short films, and free refreshments.

There will be a CZU Fire Community Memory Table at the library during August - you are invited to add a picture, item, or note about your experience.

Scheduled activities include:

1-1:45 pm Cycles interactive sound art (Teen Room)

1-3 pm Community Poetry Circle (for adults; on patio)

2-3 pm Junior Ranger leader family storytime followed by a craft led by our librarian

3-3:45pm Music from Sugar By the Pound

Event is FREE and open to the public. More info

This event is a collaboration among California State Parks, Felton Library Friends, and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

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