Eliza Howell Park in the Woods: Photography & The Environment

Sidewalk Detroit

Explore the magic of nature through your lens and learn to connect to the environment through photography.

Eliza Howell Park

Immerse yourself in the serene magic of Eliza Howell Park's woods at a seasonal gathering that encourages you to slow down, connect with nature, and uncover the hidden hues of the colder months.Event Highlights:<ul><li>Scenic Walk: Stroll along the Rouge River and through the woods with nature photographer Edgar Cardenas.</li><li>Capture the Moment: Participants are invited to photograph the season's subtle beauty—from the gentle winter light to unexpected bursts of color—and share their images online using the hashtag *#EHPSpring*.</li><li>Warmth and Comfort: Enjoy cozy bonfires and complimentary hot chocolate smores as you explore, reflect, and connect with the landscape around you.</li></ul>Whether you’re a passionate photographer or simply enjoy wandering, this event offers a delightful way to celebrate the tranquility, wonder, and artistry of early spring in the park.<ul><li>Meet at the southside of the park by the entrance to the woodland trail. Bring your own camera. Open to all ages, abilities, and skill levels.</li></ul>About the artist: Edgar Cardenas is an artist whose work explores relationships between people, place, and land. Raised in rural Wisconsin, his practice is shaped by the tension between lived experience and inherited cultural narratives, particularly around identity, environment, and belonging. Using photography, video, and sound, Edgar creates work that invites dialogue and challenges how we understand everyday landscapes. He holds a Ph.D. in Sustainability from Arizona State University and is the author of Between Two Pines. He lives and works in Detroit.

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