growing roots — Anna Luz Works

Last summer, I worked with the Growing Roots forest school on the hill of Red Rock, in the forest where Elisa and her team are setting camp every summer. My Irish family has strong ties with this rock, and my father used to hike the cliff walk every week with his dad. Reconnecting with this space that I have myself walked through as a kid felt very special.

For the summer camp, we welcomed a group of small kids from five to twelve years old.
During four days, we met every morning and went on adventures to collect local plants such as fireweed, pine cones and ferns to make potions, paintings, weavings and prints.

I have been dreaming of reconnecting to Irish woodlands and exploring the folklore behind its flora for a long time, and this is only the beginning of the journey.
Big thanks to all the kids from the growing Roots forest school and to Bri, Elisa, Davis and Mara for having me.