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Listen to the Land Forest Walk

Sat. October 17th 2026 W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary (formerly Mary Lake) Victoria BC

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Listen to the Land Forest Walk

With Neil Griffin, Katłı̨̀ą, and Briony Penn Hosted by Amy Reiswig
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Literary Poetry Storytelling
Sat. October 17th 2026 + Add to Calendar W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary (formerly Mary Lake) (All Ages)
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Victoria Festival of Authors
Celebrating great books, great writers, and great readers.
PO BOX 8524 Stn Central Victoria BC
Open / Operational

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Listen to the Land Forest Walk invites you back to W̱MÍYEŦEN (wh-my-eh-then: place of the deer) Nature Sanctuary to explore the connection between place, story, and survival.

Join former Focus magazine book columnist Amy Reiswig as she leads us into trails of deep green peace, where birdsong, creek burble, and the rustle of wind meeting leaf all frame the words and wisdom of guest readers Katłı̨̀ą, Briony Penn, and Neil Griffin.

These award-winning non-fiction writers all touch on the importance of listening to what the land can tell us about fragility and interdependence, and how stories, if we really pay attention, can inspire change in all of our lives.

Please be prepared for an outdoor walk that will go ahead rain or shine (think raingear, warm layers, sturdy waterproof footwear, maybe a hot drink). Bring both energy and calm awareness for over an hour’s walk in nature’s beauty.

Includes a warming tea and a sweet treat.




IMPORTANT DETAILS:

1.) Unfortunately this trail walk is not suitable for those with mobility concerns. For accessibility information please refer to the "accessibility" tab at victoriafestivalofauthors.ca.

2.) Contact VFA by September 30 for ASL interpretation.

3.) Ticket holders arrive by 12:45 p.m. Late-comers will not be admitted.

4.) Please come prepared for all weather. This event is not weather-dependent.

5.) There will be no tickets available at the event.

6.) If you are unwell, please stay home.

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W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary (formerly Mary Lake)

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