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Attention New Yorkers - Rabbit Island Talk!

Update #25 · Dec 13, 2011 · comment

Hey New Yorkers, just thought we'd let you know Rob will be giving a talk as part of Best Made Co. Workshops and Whiskey series at the Warby Parker Holiday Spectacle Bazaar in Soho.


Rob writes on our Tumblr blog:

We will be speaking on Sunday evening about Rabbit Island and sharing some stories about expedition and wilderness medicine. We hope to talk a bit about how Rabbit Island came together in the beginning, our efforts over the last two summers building a small shelter, the details of our Kickstarter campaign and social media experience, our five year sustainability and design goals, the evolution of the island artist residency, the basics of medicine in remote locations and ideas for the future—on island and back in society. This will be a fun setting to talk about project (free whiskey!) and it is always great to meet like-minded people. If you have any thoughts for the island or want to get involved come say hello. 

Sunday, December 18th
5-7pm
45 Grand Street (Thompson/w. Broadway)

See you there!

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Attention Londoners - Artist's Talk!

Update #24 · Nov 26, 2011 · comment

Just a quick update to let you know I'll be giving an artist's talk about Rabbit Island tomorrow from 4-6pm at Green Lens Studios in London. Any London-based supporters/followers please feel to come by!

Details at— http://greenlenstudios.com/

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Scenes from the Summer

Update #23 · Nov 15, 2011 · comment

A collection of moments from Rabbit Island this past July and August—

Leaving from Lahti creek on the Keweenaw mainland and approaching the island.
A view of the island from the Southwest point (Eagle Point) guest-starring Honey, one of four canines that visited the island this summer.
Underneath Big Leanie, the white pine hanging out on the East side of the island.
Busy bees in the fireweed.
Waves at Mustard Seat (Northeast area).
Waves at the Northern point of the island.
A hollow stump in the woods.
The remnants of Berg's old fishing cabin (1890s).
Caterpillars ravaging a certain type of bush near the main camp.
Andrew and Rob putting in a mooring made up of an old recycled semi-truck disc drum and stones.
Calm day on the East side of the island.
Eagle chase.
Walking the coast (sorry if it makes you dizzy!)
Some visiting musicians warming up (check out the great recordings here and here).
Gentle waves at Gull Rock.
View from Gull Rock back to Rabbit Island.
Swimming back to the island.
Waves getting heavy.
Sleepy bats that were hiding behind a wetsuit on the unfinished wall in the Adirondack shelter.
Waves criss-crossing at Eagle Point.
A humbling storm (this is after it had calmed down a bit as well, read more about it here).
Waves, looking North along the Western side of the island.
Eagle flying behind Mustard Seat.
Lake Superior, placid.

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Rewards on the way!

Update #22 - For backers only · Nov 5, 2011 · 1 comment

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T-shirts and totes, oh my!

Update #21 - For backers only · Oct 10, 2011 · 3 comments

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    18 backers

    A special thanks on our website and a static-y thank you phone call direct from the island!

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    25 backers

    An organic cotton tote-bag with a special Rabbit Island screenprint on it!

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    55 backers

    A specially designed and hand-screened Rabbit Island organic cotton t-shirt.

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    12 backers Limited (8 of 20 left)

    The tote-bag or t-shirt plus Andrew and Rob will make a Northern Michigan-inspired mixtape specially for you.

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    SPECIAL OFFER! SAVE $5! A tote-bag and t-shirt combo!

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    The tee and tote + two limited-edition 8x10 photographic prints (one by Rob and one by Andrew).

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    A limited-edition archivable screenprint of the amazing Rabbit Island illustration by Helen Lovelee. Most likely A3-sized on heavyweight recycled paper!

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    ADOPT A YOUNG WHITE PINE! We will place a placard with your name on one of our prized white pine saplings and send you a photo. We will nurture it to maturity and hope that our bald eagles nest high in its branches one day! + the tee and tote!

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    OWN A PIECE OF THE ISLAND! An individually numbered, hand-crafted reclaimed wood box by Andrew Ranville containing a rock selected from the island itself! + the tee and tote!

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    The limited-edition 'Dog' screenprint by Helen Lovelee from her 'frog, lily dog, frond and stick' series. A3-sized, three-color blended silk screen print on 250 GSM archival cotton paper. Numbered and signed by the artist.

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    The tee and tote + a hand-carved and polished walking stick made from hardy Rabbit Island wood! Consider it your super-project-sponsor wizard staff (magical powers not guaranteed).

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    NAME THE RABBIT ISLAND BOAT! You have the honor of naming the Rabbit Island boat! The name will be hand-painted and the boat ceremonially christened! You also receive the t-shirt and tote-bag of course!

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    You will receive a original artwork by Andrew Ranville (to be completed during his residency). The artwork might be anything— a small sculpture, installation, a print, or perhaps a Super 8 film!

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    You will receive an original artwork by Andrew Ranville (to be completed during his residency). The artwork might be anything— a large sculpture, installation, a series of prints, or perhaps a 16mm film loop!

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    A TRIP TO THE ISLAND! Come experience the island yourself. Food and lodging provided. Transportation from within the US provided. You’ll be welcomed to come along with the group who goes this summer to build the residency. You choose how to spend your time– fish, walk through the woods, read and relax... or get your hands dirty and learn about sustainable construction, landscaping, and forestry by working along side us!

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    You'll become an official member of "Camp Rabbit Island" and will be able to visit the island every year– either on our group trips or on your own! In addition you'll receive ALL the rewards listed above. If you are interested in this reward please get in touch with us first so we can go over the details!

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