Welcome to “Look at These Big F***ing Trees,” a sound walk featuring Jordie Lescard, created by Dawn Matheson as part of “How To Draw A Tree,” an ongoing art project exploring interconnectedness, wonder, and wellness, asking: “How do we draw trees towards us?”

If you are walking onsite: Download the walk here. [right click]

LOCATION: This sound walk takes place at the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest at the Arboretum at University of Guelph on Arboretum Road near the Kiosk parking lot. The story begins on a bench in the Memorial Forest. (LINK TO MAP)

ABOUT: With humour, candour and a gentle heart, Jordie tells the story of his youth and his not-so-typical journey to higher education; he being the first in his family to attend university. The forest used to be a place Jordie went to escape life; now it is where he finds connection. 

Trigger warning: Jordie discusses his struggles with his mental health and talks of suicide (approx. time code: 44:10 to 49:00) . Swearing.

For this unable to experience the walk onsite at The Arboretum, below is the virtual and accessible version of this sound walk, created by Richelle Forsey.

Click on the sound files in the order they appear below and explore the image and video galleries while you are listening.