The White Mulberry Project: A Silk Road Runs Through It
Welcome to my backyard where the plant kingdom runs wild!
This event is the culmination of three years of development of the Eco-Garden Project where I’ve allowed my yard and garden to rewild as I document all the plant species on the property. Each discovery is intensely explored through history, science, art and culinary experiments.
The White Mulberry Project: A Silk Road Runs Through It is the first exhibition in the series. It will feature two sculptural works inspired by the discovery of white mulberry trees in my backyard which have historical links to Whitehall’s former silk industry and a fascinating history.
I’ll share stories of backyard rewilding, foraging, the silk industry, mulberry mania and silkmoth sky puppies. A special treat will enhance “the mulberry experience.”
– SerenaK
This event will be filmed.
Schedule of Events
3:00 pm Eco-Garden opens.
3:15 pm Presentation with stories and artwork by Serena Kovalosky.
4:00 pm A culinary treat to enhance the “mulberry experience” features a white mulberry leaf tea, custom-blended for the event by Teas for Wildlife.
4:30 pm Guided tour of the rest of the Eco-Garden, including the Flower Wall, Hugelkultur Garden and Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. (All are works-in-progress!)
6:00 pm Eco-Garden closes.
| Many thanks to Amit Kackrot, Founder and Director of Teas for Wildlife, who created an exquisite white mulberry leaf tea especially for The White Mulberry Project, which will be served at the August 26 event. The custom blend features white mulberry leaves with hibiscus and mint for a very special “mulberry experience.” The packaging honors the Bombyx mori silk moth that produces some of the most sought-after silk in the world. Teas for Wildlife works with private tea plantations to develop sustainable practices to protect wildlife that inhabit the properties. Visit teasforwildlife.com |
Stay in town for dinner! Here are a few suggestions:
The Whitehall Red Panda, 264 Broadway (Route 4), Whitehall, Tel. 518-499-5037
Authentic Nepali, Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine. (No alcohol served.)
Champ’s Corner Restaurant Pub & Grill, 1 North Main Street (at the back of Champ’s Campground), Whitehall, Tel. 518-499-5172
Italian-American. Pasta, chicken, steak, seafood.
The Railyard Taproom & Restaurant, 209 Broadway (Route 4), Whitehall, Tel. (518) 499-0411
American. Pizza, burgers, full entrees.
Dancing Ewe Farm, 181 County Rte 12, Granville, NY, Tel. 518-642-8199
Tuscan-style Dining Experience on a sheep farm. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
It is an honor to be among ten creatives throughout New York State who were awarded a $10,000 New York State Rural & Traditional Arts Fellowship for projects that connect the arts and the land with local rural communities in 2023. The Fellowship is administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts.
Funding for The White Mulberry Project is made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the Governor’s office and the New York State Legislature.
Serena Kovalosky 