Speaking with the Land

Atlantic Center for the Arts is proud to present Speaking with the Land, an interactive and immersive outdoor experience inspired by the environmental legacy of founder, artist and environmentalist Doris ‘Doc’ Leeper. Our main campus encompasses 69 acres of wilderness, which borders the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, is known for its biodiversity and beauty and remains a source of inspiration for the arts.

We continue to cultivate the relationship between the arts and environment with Speaking with the Land event series hosted Doug McGinnis (apiarist and ACA Board of Trustees), Eve Payor (Soundwalk, ACA Soundscape Field Station at Canaveral National Seashore), and guest speakers to share hands-on experiences that allows a greater connection to the land with real-world success stories of hope for a better future.

Our featured guest is Donna Athearn, Chairperson of the Turnbull Creek Preservation Board, will be presenting a short history of the Turnbull Creek and its role from the 1700’s to today’s critical drainage system. Critical to the survival of early settlers, progress is being made to open the flow of this historic waterway and bring it back to life.

Free and open to the public. All ages welcome.

Lunch prepared by Chef Morgan, will be available for purchase of $13 at ACA starting at 11:30AM. A 1PM soundbath will then be offered by Katie Martin and Sonic Yogi in the ACA studios (for a fee).

Sponsored by AdventHealth NSB

Artwork by Johnny Dame