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The project will offer a change for participants to experience real connection with nature and each other, exploring our roles as guardians, protecting and appreciating our park, our heritage and our planet through creative action. Working together, sharing skills and exploring a range of simple media including natural materials, clay, fabric, fibre, charcoal and paint are the main goals of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>A Temporary Art Trail created by the groups launches on Saturday 2nd&nbsp;May. The trail will remain on public display in Templemore Park throughout Bealtaine, the month of May, in this celebration of nature, community and the joy of active creative expression.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>A full-time artists since 1995, Lynn Kirkham has a long track record of leading community-based arts projects in a variety of settings. Working with nature, the seasons and the elements she makes widely accessible, site-specific artworks and unique sculpture, developing creative awareness and appreciation of local environment, heritage, folklore, flora and fauna. Lynn has worked to public and private commission and has led community projects for all ages and abilities. 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