On Wednesday October 16, Rita Faruki will speak on “Our Animal Brothers and Sisters, Their Biology and Spiritual Significance.” This event will begin at 5:00 PM at KSB, 360 Brewer Road in Sedona. Doors will open at 4:30. As always, this event is free and open to the public.
Her talk will include a variety of mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians that are common to this area. Some biological information as well as cultural and mythical information will be shared for each species. Attendees will leave having a greater understanding and appreciation for the beings we share our landscape with. Expect some myths to be debunked, some fears to be dissipated, and some smiles on faces as we journey through this array of our fellow creatures.
Rita has been a nature guide in the Verde Valley since 2014. Rita leads birding and naturalist hikes for Enchantment Resort in Sedona, for Yavapai College and as part of her private business, Sacred Earth Walks. Prior to moving to the Verde Valley in 2014, she taught environmental education and led nature experiences in Wyoming for The Nature Conservancy.
She was also a docent at the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she specialized in cats, wolves and raptors and developed educational materials for the visiting public. Currently, she is teaching earth-based spirituality classes in Sedona. Rita is a lover of all things wild and resonates with being a guide to open up people’s consciousness as to how they can relate to the Earth in sacred companionship.
