How can one capture the wonder of the outdoors on the written page? Engage your senses as we explore the aspects of nature right around your own home, recording focused observations, then creating short nature essays based on the wildflowers, fresh moss, garden insects and mushrooms of spring that we’ll come to know. Learn how to articulate your experiences of the natural world in writing! Watch recorded event here: Local Nature: Spring Writing Walk April 18, 2020
Leader
Lakin Kahn, English Lecturer, Sonoma State University
Logistics
No previous experience or knowledge is required. This event is recommended for ages 13 and up.
During the event, we will take 5 minutes to go out into our own "local nature" areas such as your back or front yard, just down the street, or on your porch to collect a natural object and observe the outdoor world (weather, temperature, light) that can inform your writing. If you won't have this sort of access to nature during the event, please bring something at the start: a natural object (pine cone, leaf, stone, shell) or a photograph that reminds you of a time you previously used your senses in nature.
Zoom meeting details will be sent to you upon registration. If you have not used Zoom before, please allow time to download and install the application before the event. Please log-in a few minutes early, as it may take more than one attempt if servers are busy.
How to Sign Up
Register at the link below. Each participant should register separately. Registration is free.
About the Center
Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry empowers university students to work with community members on the environmental challenges of the North Bay. Our mission is to create an engaged and environmentally ready society, one where all people have the skills to find solutions to the challenges facing our earth. SSU Preserves are open to everyone engaged in education or research. Reservations are required.