The Forest Remembers
Join us at The Bowery Poetry Club on Tue August 25 for The Forest Remembers, an evening of music, poetry, and film that centers the revitalization of heritage, memory, and land. The event features offerings by Afro-Caribbean artists and artisans; among them, a performance by reggae singer-songwriter Taj Weekes, a preview of a short film, Fairweather Wilds, and other inspiring works exploring land lineages.
The campaign will activate community connection with land and stewardship legacies, combat the loss of historical memory, and enable families to recreate their narratives. We'll do this through the short film and an eco-music soundscape, with nature sounds recorded in the vital five-to-six-mile strip connecting the Maya Mountain forests in the north and south of Belize.
The Belize Maya Forest is a critical habitat for wildlife and carbon sequestration, spanning an estimated 37,000 to 50,000 acres. Centuries of colonial timber extraction degraded not only Belizean forests, but the cultural heritage held within them. Over 65% of the forest's original cover has been lost to agricultural expansion and logging, placing native wildlife at severe risk of isolation and extinction. Your support affirms the vital role of culture and narratives in creating sustainable futures.
Supporters receive a gift bag including organic chocolate from the Belizean rainforest and items from local artisans.
Auction of a sustainably sourced mahogany guitar sponsored by Gibson Gives.
Donations are tax-deductible. Tickets levels are as follows:
Community Members, First-Come-First Serve - $50
Supporter, will receive a thank you gift -$75
Sponsor, will receive recognition on all media - $200
Community partners:
Belize Maya Forest Trust Corridor through its partner Rewild
The Belize Chocolate Company
Chaconia Candles
AfroCROWD