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Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:27:08 -0500
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From wwalker at nfbtx.org  Sat Apr 11 17:04:41 2026
From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:04:41 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] FW: [Chapter-Presidents] Navigating Relationships While
 Blind - Monday, April 13 2026 sponsored by the NFB NOBBL Women
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From: Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
Of Carol King-Ries via Chapter-Presidents
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 11:15 AM
To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list' <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
Cc: cmkries at comcast.net
Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] Navigating Relationships While Blind - Monday,
April 13 2026 sponsored by the NFB NOBBL Women

 

 

The NFB NOBBL Women believe in living our full lives with love, hope, and
determination!  This is why we are excited to invite everyone to our next
sponsored meeting which will be held on Monday, April 13th at 7 pm via Zoom.
It is entitled "Navigating Relationships while Blind" and will focus on a
moderated discussion about dating, committed relationships, marriage, and
divorce as experienced by blind/low vision people.  All genders are invited
to participate as we share experiences, lessons learned and wisdom gained.
As usual, the most important people in the room are the participants because
their questions and insights will add so much to the discussion. Please pass
this invitation along to anyone you think would be interested in the topic
and  please join us for what is sure to be a fun, informative, and
motivating meeting!  

 

Sincerely. Carol King-Ries

Facilitator, NFB NOBBL Women

Live the life you want with love, hope, and determination!

Zoom link:

 

Topic: National Organization of Blind Black Leaders- Women's Group

Time: Apr 13, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting

https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8204086286?omn=94471714807

 

Meeting ID: 820 408 6286

 

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From wwalker at nfbtx.org  Sat Apr 11 17:06:05 2026
From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:06:05 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] FW: Career Mentorship at the National Convention
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From: National Federation of the Blind <employment at nfb.org> 
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 7:01 AM
To: Wendy Walker <wwalker at nfbtx.org>
Subject: Career Mentorship at the National Convention

 


 






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Sign up for the Career Quest Program


Friday, July 3 through Wednesday, July 8, 2026
110 E 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701 

Join us for the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Career Quest Program,
an exclusive weeklong program held during the NFB National Convention. This
dynamic program is designed for blind and low-vision students eager to
explore career opportunities, gain hands-on experience with access
technology, and develop valuable professional connections.

Participants will experience insightful presentations, immersive educational
seminars, and impactful networking sessions-all within a supportive and
empowering environment.

If you're ready to take charge of your future, connect with mentors, and
expand your career horizons, this program is for you! Complete the Career
Quest Interest Application
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42607&qid=12478205>  to learn more
and secure your spot today. The deadline to apply is May 1.


About National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives


With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind
people can achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities.
The National Federation of the Blind connects working-age blind people with
opportunities and resources to compete in the workplace on terms of
equality. For more information, contact Nikki Jackson, employment programs
coordinator njackson at nfb.org
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42608&qid=12478205>  or 410-659-9314,
extension 2404.

	

 

	
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From wwalker at nfbtx.org  Sat Apr 11 17:06:47 2026
From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:06:47 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] =?utf-8?b?Rlc6IGlCVUcgQ2Fmw6kg4oCTIEFwcmlsIDEy?=
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Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 9:13 AM
To: wwalker at nfbtx.org
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Join us for the upcoming iBUG Café as we conduct our latest training session on the Facebook app on the iPhone. Topics include:  

*	Home/Newsfeed tab
*	Your Profile tab
*	Notifications tab
*	Search for person, page, or group
*	Menu button

 
WHEN:  Sunday, April 12, 2026, 4:00 to 5:30 PM Central Time 
 
During our weekly iBUG Buzz and monthly iBUG Apple Workshop, we may demo an app and provide a high-level overview of the basic​ features of the app. The iBUG Cafe is a free "deep-dive" training session on an app to gain a hands-on, working understanding and utilization of the app. Periodically, new hardware connecting to the iPhone may also be reviewed.
 
The iBUG Cafe is facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Sree Roy,  <mailto:sreebroy1 at outlook.com> sreebroy1 at outlook.com..
 
We will be using the iBUG Zoom conference. 
 
Join the Zoom meeting:
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From wwalker at nfbtx.org  Sat Apr 11 17:09:46 2026
From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:09:46 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] FW: [Chapter-Presidents] Toys and Games With Service Dogs!
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From: Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Steve Cook via Chapter-Presidents
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 5:17 AM
To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list' <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Steve Cook <cookcafe at sc.rr.com>
Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] Toys and Games With Service Dogs!

 

🎙️ NAGDU Unleashed Podcast: Toys & Games with Service Dogs 🐾

The National Association of Guide Dog Users is excited to bring you another engaging episode of NAGDU Unleashed! This time, we’re focusing on a fun and meaningful topic—toys and games for service dogs.

Our guide and service dogs work incredibly hard, but playtime is just as important for their overall well-being. In this episode, we’ll explore a variety of toys, favorite games, and creative ways handlers keep their dogs happy, active, and mentally enriched while off duty.

We’re proud to feature a wonderful panel of experienced guide dog users:

*	Elizabeth Campbell
*	Morgan Estes
*	Holly McKnight

Our panelists will share their personal experiences, favorite activities, and helpful tips to make playtime both fun and rewarding.

Whether you’re a guide dog user, service dog handler, or simply interested in learning more, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

🎧 NAGDU Unleashed is available on your favorite podcast platforms. If you don’t see us on your preferred app, you can use our RSS feed in this message to subscribe and stay connected to all our great content.

 

Below is a direct link to this months podcast! 

 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fR6gdnCOaGoMxmCi8KP9Z?si=-WVpkCsKQROcBU_YUwI2qg

 

RSS Link:

 

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Steve Cook, Board Member

National Association of Guide Dog Users

 <mailto:scook at nagdu.org> scook at nagdu.org

(803) 260-1292

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Steve Cook, Board Member

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scook at nagdu.org <mailto:scook at nagdu.org> 

(803) 260-1292

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From wwalker at nfbtx.org  Sat Apr 11 17:16:40 2026
From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:16:40 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] FW: Attend the Career Exploration Fair
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From: National Federation of the Blind <employment at nfb.org> 
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 4:21 PM
To: Wendy Walker <wwalker at nfbtx.org>
Subject: Attend the Career Exploration Fair

 


 






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Register for the Virtual Career Exploration Fair


Blind people can explore and pursue any career field of our choice.
Expanding opportunities begins with exploring the careers pathways available
and connecting with professionals who are actively pursuing them.

As nurse Jen Han shared during the Where the Blind Work Webinar
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42516&qid=12464118> :

"Don't be afraid to bounce ideas off your family, your friends, your
mentors, even yourself. Try something new. It was really just being very
grounded in what I wanted. And knowing why I wanted it [the job] and
understanding the reason why I was really getting into this field in the
first place."

Join the National Federation of the Blind for our first virtual Career
Exploration Fair hosted by our National Employment Committee in
collaboration with our National Divisions. Discover the breadth of careers
available and gain the knowledge, connections, and strategies to purse your
career path of choice.

Register for the Career Expo Fair
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42528&qid=12464118>  by April 17,
2026.

Please direct all questions to employment at nfb.org
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42529&qid=12464118> .

We look forward to helping you transform your career dreams into reality!


About National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives


With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind
people can achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities.
The National Federation of the Blind connects working-age blind people with
opportunities and resources to compete in the workplace on terms of
equality. For more information, contact Nikki Jackson, Employment Programs
Coordinator, at njackson at nfb.org
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extension 2404.

	

 

	
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From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:50:23 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] April chapter birthdays
Message-ID: <015701dccb5d$3dd616b0$b9824410$@nfbtx.org>

Please join me in wishing the following members a very happy  birthday, and
some belated, in the month of April: 

 

Cassandra Jimenez (April 10)

Ernest Ramos (April 10)

Rose Trevino (April 24)

 

As always, please let me know if anybody needs to be added to the list. 

 

Best regards,

Wendy Walker, President

NFBTX San Antonio Chapter

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From wwalker at nfbtx.org  Tue Apr 14 00:05:42 2026
From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:05:42 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] FW: Legislative Alert: Access Technology Affordability Act
In-Reply-To: <5aIAIFGiQRObhsRb2wnW3A@geopod-ismtpd-4>
References: <5aIAIFGiQRObhsRb2wnW3A@geopod-ismtpd-4>
Message-ID: <01d301dccba2$6f9d1be0$4ed753a0$@nfbtx.org>

 

 

From: National Federation of the Blind <web at nfb.org> 
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 5:09 AM
To: Wendy Walker <wwalker at nfbtx.org>
Subject: Legislative Alert: Access Technology Affordability Act

 


 






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Pass the Access Technology Affordability Act


The National Federation of the Blind urges the members of the House of
Representatives to cosponsor the Access Technology Affordability Act (ATAA),
H.R. 1529. This bill will help blind Americans afford the high cost of
qualified access technology by creating a refundable tax credit of $2,000
for use over a three-year period.

Access technology can be expensive but is often necessary for daily tasks
such as job searching, applying for work, and completing job
responsibilities.

Since 2017, we have worked tirelessly to support this legislation because it
will expand employment opporunities, reduce financial barriers to
technology, and contribute more to the federal government through income and
payroll taxes. 

Your engagment and support is essential to advancing this legislation.
Please call or email your representative today and urge them to cosponsor
the Access Technology Affordability Act.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42630&qid=12484480> 


 

 

	
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Do you want to know about the accessibility features of Android devices?
Do you want to know how Android devices are different from Apple devices?
Do you want to become more proficient using an Android device? 
 
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then come join us for the iBUG Android Insight open forum, facilitated by iBUG advanced members, Ava Carruth and Harshid Trivedi. Android Insight is a free training session open to anyone desiring to become more proficient with the accessibility features on various Android devices. iBUG Android Insight is held on the third Wednesdays of each month on our Zoom conference platform.
 
WHEN:  Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00 to 8:30 PM Central Time
 
Join the Zoom meeting
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Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:08:56 -0500
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Please join us for the next meeting of the VILA Book Club sponsored by iBUG Today. 
 
WHEN:  Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:00 to 8:30 PM Central Time
 
We will be discussing the following book.
The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell, DB119489
On an island in the Great Massasauga Swamp an area known as “The Waters” to the residents of nearby Whiteheart, Michigan herbalist and eccentric Hermine “Herself” Zook has healed the local women of their ailments for generations. As stubborn as her tonics are powerful, Herself inspires reverence and fear in the people of Whiteheart, and even in her own three estranged daughters. The youngest the beautiful, inscrutable, and lazy Rose Thorn has left her own daughter, eleven-year-old Dorothy “Donkey” Zook, to grow up wild. Donkey spends her days searching for truths in the lush landscape and in her math books, waiting for her wayward mother and longing for a father, unaware that family secrets, passionate love, and violent men will flood through the swamp and upend her idyllic childhood. Rage simmers below the surface of this divided community, and those on both sides of the divide have closed their doors against the enemy. The only bridge across the waters is Rose Thorn. 14 hours, 43 minutes
 
Facilitator:  Jo Ann Schotz
 
The VILA Book Club is held on the Zoom conference platform.
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Meeting ID: 742 848 6329, Password:  369978
 
Future book readings for the next couple of months are as follows. Note:  all books are available on NLS BARD.
 
June 11
The Widower's Wife by Cate Holahan (LeDon Becker), DB128362
Ana Bacon, a beautiful young wife and mother, tumbled off a cruise ship into dark and deadly waters. Ana is gone--leaving behind her wealthy husband and adorable daughter--but not everything about her disappearance adds up. What secrets did she leave behind? Investigator Ryan Monahan is a numbers man. So when his company sends him the Bacon case, which could net a ten-million-dollar payout, Monahan doubts that her death is just a tragic accident. But the husband has a substantial alibi and a number of witnesses claim to have seen Ana fall, and the official ruling seems to hold up. Still, the more Monahan uncovers about Ana's life, the more he realizes how many people would kill to keep her secrets hidden. And the closer he gets to the truth, the greater the odds grow that he, too, will take a fatal fall. 9 hours, 49 minutes
 
July 9
Camino Ghosts by John Grisham (Pete Lane),DB121568
On Camino Island, popular bookseller Bruce Cable tells Mercer Mann an irresistible tale that might be her next novel. A giant resort developer is using its political muscle and deep pockets to claim ownership of a deserted island between Florida and Georgia. Only the last living inhabitant of the island, Lovely Jackson, stands in its way. What the developer doesn't know is that the island has a remarkable history, and locals believe it is cursed... and the past is never the past. 10 hours 20 minutes
 
Looking forward to seeing you at the book club.
 

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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:10:55 -0500
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You are invited to join us for iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies.
 
Feature: Marty Supreme (2025)
Rated R, 2hr 29min, Dark Comedy, Psychological Drama, Sport
 
WHEN: April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Central Time
 
You may join in starting at 7:00 PM for the pre-movie social time with song games, jokes, and plenty of argle-bargle. Movie starts at 8:00 PM. Discussion and trivia will follow immediately after the movie. iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies is the audio track (no video) with audio description. Please share with others that may be interested.
 
Storyline:
1952. Twenty-three year old New Yorker Marty Mauser puts one hundred and ten percent into everything he does; unfortunately for the world it is all in pursuit of his own self-absorbed wants as he takes advantage of everyone in his orbit. One of those is his married childhood friend Rachel, with whom he has been having an affair, the consequences of which he doesn't consider. He could be the best table tennis player in the world, but in receiving no official support has made no money in the activity. He wants to show the world that he is the best, and in turn make money toward supporting his overbearing mother, who is currently supported by Marty's uncle, in whose shoe store he works. He also thinks an American being at the top would be good for the sport's profile. Now he not only has to make it to the world championships in Japan, which he cannot afford to attend, but win. Among those he hopes will be able to help him are retired movie star Kay Stone and her powerful businessman husband Milton Rockwell. But for every step forward Marty takes in his pursuit to make it to the championships, he always seems to take two steps in a wrong direction.
 
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If you have a suggestion for a future movie, we would love for you to share it with us at the following email:   <mailto:ibugtoday at gmail.com> ibugtoday at gmail.com. 
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This presentation by iBUG Today is for the blind and visually impaired and is produced and distributed exclusively for use by blind, visually impaired, or physically disabled individuals under the authority of Section 121 of Title 17 of the United States Code, or with permission of the copyright owner(s).
 

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From wwalker at nfbtx.org  Thu Apr 16 17:10:21 2026
From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:10:21 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] April chapter meeting reminder and agenda
Message-ID: <00fa01dccdc3$e9138680$bb3a9380$@nfbtx.org>

You are invited to our April San Antonio Chapter meeting  of the National
Federation of the Blind of Texas.Come early or stay late to socialize.  

 

Our agenda will include the following:

Accessibility tip 

Convention updates

Update on April 25th chapter outing

Update on meeting with Waymo

NFB-Newsline demo

and much more!

 

Saturday, April 18

11AM to 1PM

BiblioTech EDU

626 N Flores St.

San Antonio, TX

 

 

We look forward to seeing you all there!

 

Best regards,

Wendy Walker, President

NFBTX San Antonio Chapter

Chapter Phone: (210) 624-8210

Email: wwalker at nfbtx.org

 

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From wwalker at nfbtx.org  Tue Apr 21 21:15:09 2026
From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:15:09 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] FW: Trivia Night!
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From: Steve Cook <cookcafe at sc.rr.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 1:07 PM
To: discussionofmovies at googlegroups.com
Subject: Trivia Night! 

 

Hi All, 

 

Be sure to share with others! 

 

Join us on 4/24/26 at 8:00 PM Eastern for Trivia Night on the below Zoom
platform. 

 

Call in information: 

Phone number: 19292056099

Meeting ID: 803 254 3777

Password: 124578

 

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Meeting ID: 803 254 3777

Passcode: 124578

One tap mobile

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From wwalker at nfbtx.org  Wed Apr 22 03:10:48 2026
From: wwalker at nfbtx.org (wwalker at nfbtx.org)
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Subject: [NFBSATX] FW: Go Beyond Basic Editing in Word
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Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:48:23 -0500
Subject: [NFBSATX] info for those going to the Botanical Gardens tomorrow
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We all need to be at the Botanical Gardens tomorrow by 9:45 AM. There will
be about 30 people in the tour so please be on time. When you arrive, let
the staff at the kiosk know you are with the National Federation of the
Blind tour scheduled for 10 AM. The tour will last approximately an hour and
it will be a lot of walking so bring something to keep hydrated. Some might
go out to eat afterwards but that information is not available at this time.
Below you will find a link to audio descriptions of the sculptures currently
displayed at the gardens. There will also be QR codes handed out for those
audio descriptions. Below my signature are text descriptions sent by the
Botanical Gardens of the plants  we will encounter. 

 

Botanical Gardens

555 Funston Place

San Antonio, TX 78209

 

Audio tour can be found at 

https://sabgtx.org/exhibition/otherwild/

 

The front gates to the Garden are located at the intersection of Funston St
and N New Braunfels St. Upon entering, there is a building to your immediate
left. That is a separate building not affiliated with the Garden. On your
right is our Parking Lot A where you will find the closest parking spots to
the Garden entrance. If Lot A is full, you can park in Lot C, just past
theforementioned  building on your left. To enter the Garden after parking,
go to the entrance furthest left, up a wide path where a ticket kiosk is
located at the top of a slight hill. 

 

See you all there!

 

Best regards,

Wendy Walker, President

NFBTX San Antonio Chapter

 

Common Plants at The Garden 

 

Turk's cap (Malvaviscus arboreus) 

 

A soft, leafy shrub about waist to chest high. The leaves feel thin and
slightly fuzzy, with a gentle point at the tip and soft, uneven edges. The
flowers are small and tubular, about the size of your thumb, and stay mostly
closed like a tightly twisted ribbon. If you touch one, it feels smooth and
slightly springy. Hummingbirds are often nearby, so you may hear wing buzz
around it. 

 

  

 

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) 

 

A woody herb that feels like a small, stiff bush. The leaves are narrow and
needle-like, about the length of a fingernail, and slightly rough on top
with a softer underside. When you rub the leaves between your fingers, they
release a strong, sharp, pine-like scent that's unmistakable. The stems are
firm and woody, not soft. 

 

 

Sycamore leaves (Platanus occidentalis) 

 

These leaves are about the size of your open hand or bigger. They feel thin
but slightly leathery, with deep cuts that divide the leaf into several wide
"fingers." The edges are somewhat jagged. If you run your fingers along the
surface, you can feel the thick veins branching out from the center like a
map of raised lines. 

 

  

 

Corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) 

 

This plant is known for its dramatic size and smell. When it blooms, the
flower can be as tall as a person. The outer petal feels thick and slightly
waxy. The non-blooming corpse flower does not resemble a flower at all but
instead feels like a small, tree-like plant made from a single structure. A
thick, upright stalk rises from the ground, firm and smooth with a slightly
waxy feel, and may have faintly uneven patches. At the top, it spreads into
a wide, umbrella shape made up of many thin, flexible leaflets that feel
soft and delicate, each with a pointed tip and smooth edges. When you run
your hand along the plant, it feels more like one large, divided leaf than
separate branches. There is no strong odor at this stage-only a mild, fresh,
earthy plant smell, unlike the powerful rotting scent it produces when
blooming.  

 

 

Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) 

 

A small tree or large shrub with smooth, slender branches. The leaves are
made of several narrow leaflets arranged along a central stem, each leaflet
about finger-length and smooth-edged. The seed pods are round and firm,
about the size of a ping-pong ball, and feel slightly leathery. When they
dry, they can split open with a noticeable pop. 

 

  

 

Apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) 

 

A small to medium tree with a sturdy trunk and spreading branches you can
often reach from the ground. The leaves are palm-sized, smooth, and slightly
heart-shaped with a pointed tip. They feel soft and a bit thin, with fine,
toothed edges. The fruit is about the size of a golf ball with soft,
slightly fuzzy skin. When ripe, it feels tender and gives a little under
gentle pressure, and it has a mild, sweet smell. 

 

  

 

Peach tree (Prunus persica) 

 

Usually a bit smaller and more delicate feeling than many fruit trees. The
leaves are long and narrow and smooth and flexible, with finely serrated
edges. The fruit is round and covered in a noticeable soft fuzz. When you
hold a ripe peach, it feels velvety and slightly yielding. The scent is
sweet and fragrant, stronger than an apricot. 

 

  

 

Inland sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) 

 

A clumping grass that grows in loose bunches about knee- to waist-high. The
leaves are long, flat, and flexible, with a smooth surface and a gentle arch
as they grow. The most distinctive feature is the seed heads: they hang down
from thin stems and feel like flat, papery ovals. When dry, they rustle
softly in the wind and can feel crisp and delicate between your fingers. 

 

 

 

Otherwild Exhibition Pieces 

 

 

Fountain Floral 

 

This tree is 10ft high, 9ft wide, and 8.5ft deep, with a sturdy trunk made
of metal that feels smooth but subtly textured, as if it has a faint grain
running along it. The trunk has a slightly irregular, natural shape and
appears layered, with darker and lighter colors blending together. From it
extends many twisting branches, some with small cracks where thick, glossy
forms flow outward like sap that has hardened in place. Hanging from the
branches are clusters of rounded, petal-like shapes made from smooth
acrylic, grouped closely together so they look like bunches of small
flowers. These clusters are lightweight and able to move, gently shifting
and swaying with the wind. Scattered throughout are many flat, thin
elements-like leaves or plates-that catch light and create shifting
reflections and color as they overlap. The overall form feels dense and
full, with hundreds of individual pieces creating a layered surface of
smooth, curved shapes, giving the impression of a lush, flowering tree with
constant subtle motion. 

 

 

8-Bit Aspen 

 

This tree is 17ft high, 11ft deep, and 9.5 feet wide, with a straight,
upright trunk that feels solid and sturdy. The surface of the trunk has a
textured pattern with raised, eye-shaped marks, giving it a slightly bumpy,
irregular feel similar to natural bark. From the trunk extends many branches
that spread outward, forming a broad canopy. Instead of soft, natural
leaves, the canopy is made of countless small, flat, rectangular pieces
arranged in layers. Each piece has straight edges and smooth surfaces,
creating a blocky, geometric texture meant to represent 8-bit processors.
When you move your hand across them, they feel rigid and evenly shaped
rather than curved or flexible. The leaves are packed densely, forming
clusters that feel thick and structured. Some parts may shift slightly with
the wind, but overall the shapes remain flat and orderly. The whole tree has
a distinctly pixelated, constructed look, combining the familiar form of an
aspen tree with sharply defined, repeating shapes. 

 

Wizened Star Tree 

 

This wide, low-reaching tree sculpture spreads much farther sideways than it
rises, with a long, dramatic branch that stretches outward like it is
leaning strongly in one direction, as if pushed by constant wind. It is
9.6ft tall, 17ft wide, and 7ft deep. The trunk is thick and heavy, with a
rough, deeply textured surface that feels uneven, almost like twisted rope
or layered strips of metal wrapped and pressed together. The bark-like
texture includes raised lines and ridges that create a veiny, rugged feel
under the hand. The branches extend in irregular angles, some reaching far
out and others bending sharply, giving the whole structure a strained,
off-balance posture. Covering the branches are many small, pointed metal
pieces shaped like sharp leaves that they cluster tightly together, creating
a spiky surface that feels dense and slightly prickly to the touch. Some of
these pieces can shift gently with the wind, adding subtle movement. The
leaves are a smooth acrylic embedded among the metal, catching and
reflecting light so they glint and shimmer against the darker, rough
surface. The overall impression is of a tough, wind-beaten tree with a
jagged, textured form and a strong sense of tension and movement. 

 

 

Dichroic Tree 

 

This tree is 11 feet tall, 18 feet wide, and 18 feet deep. It is made of
many clear, flat, leaf-like pieces that shimmer and change color as they
move in the light, shifting between pink, blue, and gold. The translucent
surfaces catch and scatter sunlight, casting colorful reflections onto the
ground and surrounding areas and creating a sparkling, almost glowing
effect. The pieces gently move in the wind and occasionally touch, producing
a soft clacking sound. Hidden within the branches is a small nest with
crystal-like eggs. 

 

 

Spiral Blossom 

 

This tree is 7 feet wide and 7 feet deep and 10 feet tall, with a dark black
metal trunk that rises from the ground and twists upward like a swirling
column of wind, similar to a small tornado. The steel trunk feels solid and
smooth but has a sense of motion in its shape, widening and narrowing as it
spirals. Around the trunk, several metal branches spread outward, each
holding many small, flat pieces shaped like simple petals. These pieces are
pink and white and attached so they can spin freely, like tiny pinwheels,
creating a sense of constant movement when the wind blows. The branches have
a slightly textured, handcrafted look, with raised lines that resemble veins
in leaves. At the base, the tree sits on a sculpted rock form that feels
like rough stone, with uneven surfaces and embedded strips of smooth, glassy
crystals that catch and reflect light, giving off small sparkles. The
overall impression is of a stylized, whimsical tree that blends natural
shapes with mechanical motion. 

 

 

Chime Tree 

 

A graceful, weeping tree that is 10.2 ft high, 18 ft wide, and 15ft deep. It
is made from smooth, curved steel branches that flow downward like a weeping
willow tree, with clusters of dangling strands that resemble long leaves.
These strands are made of beads, shimmering colored pieces, and soft fabric
streamers that catch the sunlight and glow with hints of red, orange, and
iridescent tones, gently swaying, bouncing, and wiggling in the breeze.
Hidden chimes inside the clusters create soft, varied tinkling sounds when
the wind moves through them, and the overall effect feels fluid and calming.


 

 

 

 

 

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