Create the Mossy Carpet
Have you heard about the Mossy Carpet? The Mossy Carpet is a collaborative artwork by our friends Art and Energy, inspired by moss and made by many people!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Thousands of individually made pom-poms and textile tufts adorn a fleecy carpet of Dartmoor wool, creating a vibrant beautiful mossy carpet. Each moss-like pompom celebrates someone’s contribution to making the world better for all of life.
Come and add your own moss creations (wool is supplied but donations would be much appreciated). This is a free drop in activity for anyone who wishes to be part of a creative conversation for the planet.
Creative activities help us to slow down, have better conversations, imagine new things, have fun and feel more connected.
Carbon looms large, it is the giant of our times. On our own, we can feel powerless, but we can work together and want this artwork to give people inspiration, comfort and hope.
We encourage you to look closely at real mosses and their intricate beauty and ecological significance for our environment. Take them as your inspiration as you join us in making this epic artwork.
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The basics
- Booking details
No booking is needed, but if you have any questions email parke@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Meeting point
Picnic area below the car park
- What to bring and wear
You don't need anything, but if you have some wool you'd like to donate to the carpet please do bring it along.
- Accessibility
The picnic area is grassy and level and can be accessed from the car park by a fairly steep tarmac track. Let us know if you'd like help to navigate the slope but it is wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
- Other
Parking is free for National Trust members. Parke is accessible on foot or by bike. It is less than 1km from Bovey Tracey.
Upcoming events
Big Butterfly Count
Take part in this year's Big Butterfly Count at Parke or at home and become a citizen scientist!