Take a walk with local artist Peter Mcilwain and listen and learn about the sounds of Birdsland.
Location: Birdsland Reserve picnic ground , Mt Morton Rd, Belgrave Heights.
Date: Saturday, November 20
Time: 10m-11am
A sound walk is a listening exercise designed to focus attention on the characteristics of sound that are often overlooked in day to day living. It can also be an aesthetic experience in which people develop their joy of listening in appreciating the richness of the sounds that occur around them.
The soundwalks are led by local artist Peter Mcilwain who is a former academic in Music Composition and Sound Design and is an expert in sound and listening. They are held in the beautiful Birdsland Reserve away from traffic noise making it an ideal place for listening.
Bookings are essential. Walks will be held in accordance with Victorian Public Health Guidelines. Currently proof of vaccination is required. Thanks to the Yarra Ranges Council for funding and assistance.
