05/30/2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
“Where water flows and creatures return, balance is remembered.”
Join Heather Henson in connecting to your local land and waterways on Saturday, May 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at Battell Chapel as part of the Norfolk Library‘s Greenwoods Puppet Festival. Participants will employ kinetic learning to explore planetary movements and seasonal rhythms. Together, viewers will journey through the interconnected waterways and shifting landscapes of the planet guided by the cultural keystone animals; Whales, Cranes, Sturgeon, and Bison.
Using puppets, masks, and dance props, puppeteers will bring these beings to life through a game of embodied animal role-playing, immersing ourselves in their journeys and behaviors. Through rhythmic dance games, song circles, crafting, and interactive storytelling, they’ll explore the seasonal cycles, planetary movements, and water’s flow from rivers to the ocean – helping us understand the profound connection between the water systems in our own backyards and the ocean beyond.
This program is for all ages.
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Battell Chapel
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