A Feel for Nature

A Feel for Nature

A Feel for Nature will be presented in partnership with Salisbury International Arts Festival in 2012. The Aim of The Nature of Art is to encourage people to engage with ‘local natural spaces in creative and innovative ways’ and those that don’t usually have access to nature, those in disadvantaged areas and those with disabilities.

There are plenty of nature trails and tours that have been adapted so that visually impaired people can safely access them. But not many, if any, nature trails have actually been created by visually impaired people. These participants come from Kings Copse Primary School, Toynbee School and people connected to Open Sight charity in Bishopstoke. A Feel for Nature is unique in this sense, as it will have been created in collaboration and inspired by visually impaired participants. The trail will take the form of an audio tour (mp3 players) with a map to accompany, both of which will be housed at the Visitor Centre. There will also be plaques signposting the tour, to embed it in the heart of the park.

For more information please contact marie.negus@eastleigh.gov.uk or 023 8062 7805