Inspired by the heady mix of music, ideas and alternative social models, I have applied to present some of the same “rainforest birds and climate change” educational material at the Woodford Folk Festival this year… All seemed like a good idea… but how will a classroom format presentation translate into the much more fluid and fun-focused world of festival venue? The solution? a road test at Townsville’s own Palm Creek Folk festival… Luckily Goodo, the energetic organiser of the children’s festival there saw some value in my concept and worked to push it through for inclusion in the festival line-up, despite the lateness (thanks so much good0!)
With the help of my friend Ana, who didn’t balk at the idea of cycling down to the festival (got to keen things carbon neutral!), we spent a great morning with a fantastic group of enthusiastic kids (see pic here on facebook). We saw an amazing number of birds, thanks to the beautiful setting of the festival, tucked between the rainforested flanks of Mt Elliot and a water-lily studded lagoon. We learned about bird names, bird calls, how to use binoculars, and a bit about climate change and what we can do to help. Thanks to all involved, the kids, parents for their support, the Townsville Folk Club and Palm Creek Folk Festival Committee, Goodo and the Children’s festival Committee, Ana, and the Townsville Music Community for a great festival!… next step… WOODFORDIA!
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