Climate Cafë
Saturday, April 27, 1:30-3 p.m.

Welcome to Lake Country’s Climate Café! Grab your favourite mug, and let's brew up some warmth together as we dive into conversations about our shared journey through climate awareness. Share some tea, and enjoy a treat as we create a space where discussions about our planet can be as soothing as a good cuppa!

No Registration Required

The cafe is hosted by @pippadeanveerman
And @alisonbeaumont.art trained by @climate.psychology.alliance @climatepsychologyalliancena to facilitate climate cafés

Please be on time for our Climate Cafe events. It helps everyone fully enjoy the discussions and activities. Please don't join part way through. Thanks for your cooperation!

What is a Climate Café:

Climate Cafés are informal spaces where people can talk about their feelings and worries regarding climate change. By talking openly, learning together, and finding ways to cope. Many people find them inspiring and positive spaces to connect with others and empower each other to make a positive impact on the planet.

Disclaimer: These sessions are not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health treatment. While Climate Cafes provide a supportive environment for discussing emotions related to climate change, they are not a therapeutic or counselling service. If you are experiencing significant distress, anxiety, or mental health concerns, we strongly encourage you to seek assistance from a licensed mental health professional

Guest Speaker: Alison Beaumont

Tuesday, March 19th, 7:30pm (EST)

In this session Alison will provide an overview of using therapeutic photography techniques for mindfulness, and how photos can facilitate sharing thoughts and perspectives on climate.  There will be an opportunity to participate in a photo activity, so have your camera phones on hand. See in real time how photography can help to decode climate emotions, create conversation and build community. 

FREE to attend

Learn more about Alison and check out her work: 

Instagram & Facebook: @alisonbeaumont.art 

Instagram: @climat.ography 

Starts May 5th, 2023 for 6 weeks ending June 9th, 2023

The first of its kind 6-Week (or 3 day intensive) program exploring self, community & climate change through the medium of photographic expression. Participants are invited to use photography as a medium of expression of their lived experiences in relation to Earth, the More-than-human world & climate.

Alison Beaumont has completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Photography at Robert Gordon University and brings this methodology and learning to the Climatography series.

The program follows principles of therapeutic photography with the intention of providing participants with the opportunity to develop self-efficacy and empowerment to with an outcome of enacting social change individually or in their communities. As the Gibson’s model illustrates there is a whole series of explorations that take place as the series progresses.

No previous experience with using photography is needed, participants will use their own cameraphone or camera. Technical assistance will be provided as needed. For more details register below or visit the Climatography page

In this 6-week series you will explore different techniques and approaches to creating your own altered book. Using a hardback book as your canvas and a poem of your choosing, you will be guided by artist Alison Beaumont to look at collage, painting techniques, stamping, stencil, blackout poetry, cut up and remix poetry and more. You can go on to create more pages in your altered book. All materials will be provided and no experience necessary.

Runs from February 2nd, 2023 to March 9th, 2023

Slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont (spiritofthemoment.ca) will help build this skill, using your phone's camera to spark your curiosity.

Slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont (spiritofthemoment.ca) will help build this skill, using your phone's camera to spark your curiosity.

Slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont (spiritofthemoment.ca) will help build this skill, using your phone's camera to spark your curiosity.

Come join us for a mindful photography workshop with Alison Beaumont at Kopje Regional Park from 1pm-2pm!

The practice of slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont will guide you through this special FREE edition workshop for Fireweed Eco-Fest. Focusing on connecting with the land, sparking curiousity while exploring Kopje Park. Help build your skills with tips and tricks for using your phone's camera.

No experience required necessary, but a phone camera is required.

This session has been cancelled, but stay tuned for more in March! The practice of slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont will help you build skills with tips and tricks for using your phone's camera. Gain insight with activities to spark curiosity and explore Regional Parks. No experience necessary, but a phone camera is required.