We never know what to expect of the weather in February--from a deep freeze and heavy snows to an early thaw and springlike breezes, the month can bring almost anything. In this nature writing workshop, we'll take inspiration from whatever the sky gives us. Through a combination of word play, visualization, and making metaphors, we'll generate poems that invoke, personify, and celebrate the weather in its many different guises. We'll alternate between group exercises, individual writing, and walking the trails to get our blood flowing. Please dress appropriately for staying warm outside, and consider bringing an insulated pad to sit on.
This creative nature writing workshop will be led by writer and Maine Master Naturalist Andrea Lani. Andera is the author of Uphill Both Ways: Hiking toward Happiness on the Colorado Trail. As a Maine Master Naturalist, she teaches nature writing and nature journaling workshops around Maine.