On the Yahara Writing Workshops

Writing workshops are back!  Troy Hess, the founder of On the Yahara Writing Center, will be leading nature journaling workshops.  Troy also leads a Book Club for Nature Lovers at the Waunakee Public Library the third Thursday of the month.  Book club details are listed below Writing Workshop information.

 

December Writing Workshops- Winter Morning Walks: Nature Journal Entry as Poem

Tuesday December 13  Class 1   9:30-11:00  Prairie Cafe, Middleton  

Tuesday December 20  Class 2   9:30-11:00  Prairie Cafe, Middleton  

Meeting place: Prairie Café and Bakery

The prolific poet Ted Kooser wrote a wonderfully approachable collection Winter Morning Walks, which sets out a repeatable style of daily nature journal entry as nature poetry. In this two part class, we’ll meet for two sessions at Prairie Café, Middleton to meet your fellow walkers and read through some of the collection.

The second session, we can share our own writing or take a look at work from another writer of your choosing. *If you have an interest in participating in a more regular reading and writing group, this class could be a nice introduction!

Registration required

Registration

Book Clubs for Nature Lovers

Book club for nature lovers is led by Troy Hess and focuses on nature writing of all genres, including fiction, short stories, creative nonfiction, natural history and poetry.

Waunakee Public Library

Held the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Registration is required for this program.  Please register at Waunakee Public Library Page to receive materials before class.

Middleton Public Library

Starting in January, this book club will be held the last Tuesday of the month. Please email troy@ontheyahara.com to register.

About the Instructor

Troy Hess is a Wisconsin native, who has enjoyed nature and the process of writing for as long as he can remember. His passion for writing led him to complete a M.A. in writing, as well as to teach college English for 10 years. Troy recently completed the Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership program as a fellow with a focus on eco-literacy. On the Yahara Writing Center is the culmination of that project – an innovative, responsive, and mobile way to offer supplemental eco-literacy education to participants of all ages in the Madison area.

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