About this Event
This event is open to Black people of all ages and their loved ones
Hummingbird Urban Farming Collective events are always grounded in celebrating Black farming, Black connection to land and Black joy.
Together we will:
- Enjoy a beautiful winter solstice walk
- Build community
- Explore the plants growing around us
About the Winter Solstice:
The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. It is also the first day of Winter. For many cultures, Winter Solstice marks an important shift in the agricultural cycle. In Burkina Faso, this time not only marks an end to the harvest season but also marks a time for feasting and honoring ancestors.
Want to know more?
Watch Nature Cat explain the Winter Solstice
Read about how honoring the winter solstice is an act of decolonization
Read about how Solstice is celebrated around the world
About your hosts:
Hummingbirds Urban Farming Collective:
Hummingbirds Urban Farming Collective is dedicated to creating deep connections to land and community for Black children and the communities that help to raise them.
Maya Mosley
Maya lives in Oakland, CA where she was born and predominantly raised. Maya has been supporting and guiding homeschoolers, as a CA charter school teacher, for over 21 years. Maya and her teen Pharroh have been gathering with Hummingbirds Urban Farm for over 7 years, appreciating the community of learning and connection to the natural world with some of her favorite people.
Why you should join us:
- Taking time to notice what is growing and thriving around us reminds us of the abundance that surround us.
- By learning about Afro-ecology we can begin to rewrite the narrative about Black history, Black ingenuity and Black legacies.
- Spending time outdoors in beloved community is good for the soul and our emotional well-being.
A couple of notes about the location:
*Please note that cell reception at the park is not reliable. Please make sure to reach out with any questions prior to 9:00 am on 12/21.
*The walk will begin at 10:15. Meet up at the grassy area near the last parking lot.
*It will be chilly. Make sure to wear layers.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park ( meet at the parking last parking lot at the deadend), 7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, United States
USD 0.00
