Watershed Workshop: Tree Withness with Gina Siepel
Sun, Oct 12
|Langlais Art Preserve
“Witness trees” are trees recognized for their presence at significant human events. While they connect us to history on an arboreal clock, this concept remains human-centered. What if we shifted focus to the trees them-selves—witnessing their long, quietly dramatic lives?
Time & Location
Oct 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Langlais Art Preserve, 576 River Rd, Cushing, ME 04563, USA
About the event
“Witness trees” are trees recognized for their presence at significant human events. While they connect us to history on an arboreal clock, this concept remains human-centered. What if we shifted focus to the trees them-selves—witnessing their long, quietly dramatic lives? Led by interdisciplinary artist and woodworker Gina Siepel, this workshop begins with a presentation on witness trees, followed by playful activities that turn our attention tree-ward. We'll meet the Langlais Preserve’s charismatic trees, exploring who they are, how they live, and imagining their past, present, and future through walking, writing, and discussion.
This workshop will include 60 minutes of slow-paced walking on the Langlais Woodland Trail.
About Gina: www.ginasiepel.com/