Livable Landscapes Through the Lens
by Tom Keener
Eager to photograph livable landscapes? Naturalist Photographer and author Rick Darke appears at Allen Public Library, 2 pm, Saturday, April 10, 300 N. Allen Dr. Sponsored by Bach to Books, this program is free and no reservations are required. Celebrated photographer and designer Rick Darke will take us on a visual tour of global gardens, natural habitats and urban landscapes while offering stimulating insights into the art of observation and its value in enriching your own creative process.
A regular contributor for The New York Times and National Public Radio, Darke is a widely published author, photographer, and lecturer on landscape design, conservation, and enhancement. Blending art, ecology, and cultural geography, Darke is dedicated to the design and stewardship of the livable landscape. A photographer of North American plants, his images are featured in his book The American Woodland Garden: Capturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Fores. Darke has traveled extensively in both hemispheres, exploring diverse ecologies and cultural landscapes in search of ideas to enrich the global garden. He is an internationally recognized authority on the use of grasses in designed and managed landscapes and his book The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes is the world's most complete individual reference on this topic.
“My work is about looking at how we manage our shared landscapes and thinking about where we've been, where we are now, and what we might do to ensure beauty and utility for tomorrow,” declares Darke.
His latest book, The Wild Garden: Expanded Edition (2009 Timber Press) places William Robinson's classic concept of wild gardening in modern ecological context and illustrates its relevance for today's gardeners and landscape stewards.
As part of Earthfest 2010 celebrations, Darke will also appear at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 10-1, Saturday, April 10. Other events include presentations by the Backland Prairie Raptor Center, Heard Museum, and cooking demonstrations by the acclaimed culinary artist, Joey Allete. Visit Borders, purchase one of Mr. Darke’s books and obtain a personal inscription. For information on Earthfest 2010, call Debbie Dews at 214-902-7106.
For the library program, call 214-509-4911.
|
