Under the guidance of visual artist Monica Loney, create a small glass jar filled with dried blooms, petals, and greenery to create a tiny, nature‑inspired keepsake. It’s simple, hands‑on, and a charming way to capture a bit of floral beauty to take home. This is a free event! Pre-registration is required, as spots are limited (first come, first served).
Meet in front of the Peggy Staite-Wong Pavilion at Sunnidale Park (265 Sunnidale Road) at 1:10pm.
Washrooms are available at the Dorian Parker Centre (227 Sunnidale Road) and both on street and parking lots are available.
Monica Loney is a visual artist based in Barrie, Ontario, recognized for her distinctive continuous-line practice and public art. In 2022, Monica received the City of Barrie’s Emerging Artist Award in recognition of her commitment to accessible and inclusive art. She continues to expand her impact through community-driven projects that bring art into shared spaces. In 2024, she was awarded an Ontario Community Changemakers Grant from 880 Cities, supporting her advocacy initiative, which highlighted the social, cultural, and emotional benefits of art in public spaces.
Parks Wellness Weekend: Serenity Saturday
This event is part of the Parks Wellness Weekend. The Parks Wellness Weekend offers free opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to learn new and proven ways to improve their personal wellness through connecting with nature. The Parks Wellness Weekend is inspired by the work of PaRx in Canada and Ontario which provides tools to healthcare professionals to adopt the evidence-based trend of incorporating parks prescriptions as a powerful new tool into an individual’s overall healthcare plan.
Under the guidance of visual artist Monica Loney, create a small glass jar filled with dried blooms, petals, and greenery to create a tiny, nature‑inspired keepsake. It’s simple, hands‑on, and a charming way to capture a bit of floral beauty to take home. This is a free event! Pre-registration is required, as spots are limited (first come, first served).
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Monica Loney is a visual artist based in Barrie, Ontario, recognized for her distinctive continuous-line practice and public art. In 2022, Monica received the City of Barrie’s Emerging Artist Award in recognition of her commitment to accessible and inclusive art. She continues to expand her impact through community-driven projects that bring art into shared spaces. In 2024, she was awarded an Ontario Community Changemakers Grant from 880 Cities, supporting her advocacy initiative, which highlighted the social, cultural, and emotional benefits of art in public spaces.
Parks Wellness Weekend: Serenity Saturday
This event is part of the Parks Wellness Weekend. The Parks Wellness Weekend offers free opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to learn new and proven ways to improve their personal wellness through connecting with nature. The Parks Wellness Weekend is inspired by the work of PaRx in Canada and Ontario which provides tools to healthcare professionals to adopt the evidence-based trend of incorporating parks prescriptions as a powerful new tool into an individual’s overall healthcare plan.