# Event Details - **Event Name**: Listen to the Land Forest Walk - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: With Neil Griffin, Katłı̨̀ą, and Briony Penn Hosted by Amy ReiswigAbout this EventListen to the Land Forest Walk invites you back to W̱MÍYEŦEN (wh-my-eh-then: place of the deer) Nature Sanctuary to explore the connection between place, story, and survival.Join former Focus magazine book columnist Amy Reiswig as she leads us into trails of deep green peace, where birdsong, creek burble, and the rustle of wind meeting leaf all frame the words and wisdom of guest readers Katłı̨̀ą, Briony Penn, and Neil Griffin.These award-winning non-fiction writers all touch on the importance of listening to what the land can tell us about fragility and interdependence, and how stories, if we really pay attention, can inspire change in all of our lives.Please be prepared for an outdoor walk that will go ahead rain or shine (think raingear, warm layers, sturdy waterproof footwear, maybe a hot drink). Bring both energy and calm awareness for over an hour’s walk in nature’s beauty.Includes a warming tea and a sweet treat.IMPORTANT DETAILS:1.) Unfortunately this trail walk is not suitable for those with mobility concerns. For accessibility information please refer to the "accessibility" tab at victoriafestivalofauthors.ca.2.) Contact VFA by September 30 for ASL interpretation.3.) Ticket holders arrive by 12:45 p.m. Late-comers will not be admitted.4.) Please come prepared for all weather. This event is not weather-dependent.5.) There will be no tickets available at the event.6.) If you are unwell, please stay home. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/listen-to-the-land-forest-walk/100001997988031988 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Meetups, literary-art, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.73, max: 33.4, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary (formerly Mary Lake) - **lat**: 48.49760739999999 - **long**: -123.5130748 - **full address**: W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary (formerly Mary Lake), 1772 Millstream Road, Victoria, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Listen to the Land Forest Walk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b0a1643235a649bd34fed3c7a9995cfd89290594d3606fd56140c6681a7851c9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc281808-gmir.jpg?v=1787519967 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Listen to the Land Forest Walk being held? - **A:** Listen to the Land Forest Walk takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at W̱MIYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary (formerly Mary Lake), 1772 Millstream Road, Victoria, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Listen to the Land Forest Walk? - **A:** Listen to the Land Forest Walk is organized by Victoria Festival of Authors. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Listen to the Land Forest Walk", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b0a1643235a649bd34fed3c7a9995cfd89290594d3606fd56140c6681a7851c9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc281808-gmir.jpg?v=1787519967", "startDate": "2026-10-17T13:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-10-17T15:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/listen-to-the-land-forest-walk/100001997988031988", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary (formerly Mary Lake)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1772 Millstream Road", "postalCode": "V9B 6E4", "addressLocality": "Victoria", "addressRegion": "BC", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "48.49760739999999", "longitude": "-123.5130748" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "With Neil Griffin, Katłı̨̀ą, and Briony Penn\nHosted by Amy Reiswig", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-23", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-17T15:00:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-23", "lowPrice": "22.73", "highPrice": "33.40", "price": "22.73", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/listen-to-the-land-forest-walk/100001997988031988" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-23", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/listen-to-the-land-forest-walk/100001997988031988", "price": "33.40", "name": "Regular Rate" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-23", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/listen-to-the-land-forest-walk/100001997988031988", "price": "22.73", "name": "Low Income/ Unwaged" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Victoria Festival of Authors", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/victoria-festival-of-authors/24426499", "description": "For eight years, VFA has hosted authors from across Canada, and we've welcomed you to join us for a celebration of reading and writing. 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