Something we’ve been talking about for years is an identity for the younger Explorers. They have been a part of our broader fabric of the Guild, but also they themselves are having their own adventures and we wanted to honor that.

With that, a couple of months ago we started to build some guidelines for what that wanted to look like and we finally have the first piece of that puzzle. Introducing the Bunnicorn Troupe patch.

These will be available only to Explorer kids 12 and under who attend our outings. Which is great segue to remind you of the upcoming Kid at Heart Taxidermy Workshop on March 22nd.

Kid at Heart Taxidermy Workshop - Sunday, March 22nd

Rumors have begun circulating through the Explorers Guild of a most unusual species of Asteri. Unlike the creatures that dwell in forests, deserts, or distant oceans, these beings are rumored to arise from the soft tubular fauna commonly found in dresser drawers. With a bit of imagination, a handful of curious materials, and the steady hands of determined Explorers, these soft forms awaken into strange and wonderful life. On this expedition, the Guild invites its younger Explorers and the young at heart to gather and take part in the noble work of discovery, transforming ordinary socks into extraordinary members of the growing Asteri Bestiary.

This special Kid at Heart Taxidermy workshop, designed with Explorers under 12 in mind, will take place in San Francisco on the afternoon of March 22nd. Participants will use socks as their base form and attach various creative elements to bring their creatures to life before presenting them. Accoutrements will be provided, though participants are asked to bring a sock and their creativity with them. Whether your creature is shy, mischievous, or entirely unprecedented in the natural world, the Guild looks forward to welcoming the next generation of Asteri discoverers.

Space is limited and we max out at 10 young crafters. Each youth will also need to be accompanied by an adult guardian. Register here if you’re interested.

If you are an older explorer and would like to join, we’ll open up registration a few days after we give families priority.

Where: San Francisco, Bernal Heights area (location to be emailed to registered participants)

When: Sunday, March 22nd  // 1pm - 3pm

What to Bring: Your own sock base

We'll provide: crafting supplies

That’s all for now, Semper Explorandum Explorers!!