Land Trust Workshops
This workshop has been postponed until the fall. A new date will be announced soon.
Sharing our Landscapes & Stories: Learning to Make Place-Based Quests
Presented by: Steven Glazer
When: Saturday, May 19th, 2012, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: 50 Glidden Street, Waldoboro Village (previously known as Waldo Theatre Annex)
Limit: 20 participants
Cost: $30 each, or $50 for a team of 2 from one organization
Lunch: Bring your own lunch or order one from The Village Bakery & Café, (207) 832-2182
Are you looking for a fun way to encourage community members, particularly families and school groups, to explore and use places in a way that will build interest in the natural world? Have you heard about Questing? A Quest is a low-tech recreational-educational activity that uses clues, riddles and maps to guide you around, through, and across a particular landscape (like a preserve, waterfront, or village center) towards a hidden Quest “treasure” box. Quests can provide a self-guided educational opportunity that complements your existing outreach programs. Questing programs can also help market your organization and draw in new members, and even become part of your fundraising strategy!
In this full-day workshop sponsored by the Maine Land Trust Network and hosted by Medomak Valley Land Trust, participants will spend time both inside and out as they learn what exactly a Quest is and how Questing got started. We’ll experience a quest in Waldoboro village before we head inside to:
- break down and analyze the components of a Quest;
- practice creating a sample Quest; and
- talk about how to publicize, promote and steward your Quest.
Teams of two are encouraged. This is a great way to involve someone who is creative and enjoys writing. It’s also a perfect way to engage that volunteer who loves puzzles. Since Quests are designed to last and change over time, the ideal participants will be able to make a long-term commitment to the project.
To register, contact Donna Bissett at (207) 729-7366 by Wednesday, May 2nd.
Steve Glazer is the co-author of Questing: A Guide to Creating Community Treasure Hunts as well as a nationally renowned Quest-trainer. Over the past twelve years, Steven has helped more than a hundred communities, museums, parks & schools strengthen connections between people and the places they live.
Parking: You may park in the parking lots on Glidden Street, and behind the Waldo Theatre on Shady Ave.
FMI: To learn more about Quests, check out these websites:
- www.muscongusbay.org/questing.php
- http://www.vitalcommunities.org/valleyquest/index.htm
- www.poeticsofplace.com
MLTN Regional Meetings
MLTN periodically coordinates regional meetings for land trust staff and volunteers
