Writing Nature: Using words to Engage the Natural World

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Date/Time
Saturday, April 9, 2022
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location
Prairie Woods Nature Center
1603 Oak Grove Road
Hawarden, IA

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Through this writing workshop attendees will improve their writing ability to perceive the natural world and to reflect on the meanings found in nature. Participants will learn through a series of short presentations, indoor writing exercises, and group discussions.

Ann Lundberg is a Professor of English at Dordt College. She specializes in environmental and nature writing as taught for the Creation Care Studies Program in Kaikoura, New Zealand. A native of Colorado, she has a Bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Wyoming and has spent several summers working as a Ranger with the National Park Service.

Pre-registration required, only 15 spots open. Register by clicking here. $10 cost that may be paid at class. Ages teen through adult. After registration, a selection of optional readings will be emailed to do in advance of class.