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SUMMARY:ECO-POETRY AS HEALING ART
DESCRIPTION:These writing workshops are held in partnership with Troy Hess\, the founder of On the Yahara Writing Center.  We hope to include and engage interested participants of all ages and encourage an intergenerational approach for our Pheasant Branch Conservancy education outreach. These workshops are free and are funded by the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy as part of our 25th Anniversary celebration. \n\n“The Great Work\, based on the story of life’s unfolding\, moves us away from a preoccupation with the self into the larger ecological self of the Earth Community.  This movement has deep implications for our psychological healing\, awakening in us a sense of both awe and belonging.”  – K. Lauren de Boer\, “Healing and the Great Work\,” from Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind. \nFor this two-part class we will use the quote above as inspiration to consider ways of finding spiritual practice in the process of understanding and writing eco-centric poetry. An eco-spiritual practice will often have to do with experiencing the natural world first-hand\, observing it in relation to self\, and then creating as a natural act in itself that allows us to restore our connection to place\, self\, the earth. We will supplement our reading with Trebbe Johnson’s Radical Joy for Hard Times. \nA common reading will be sent out before each session.  This is the second of two classes in the Eco-poetry session.   \nWorkshops will meet in person at the Dane County Parking lot: 4864 Pheasant Branch Road \nIf regulations for outdoor gatherings change\, a Zoom link will be sent out two days before the class. \n\n\n\n\nPreregistration required\, register here.
URL:https://pheasantbranch.org/event/eco-poetry-as-healing-art-2/
LOCATION:Dane County Parking Lot\, 4864 Pheasant Branch Road\, Middleton\, Wisconsin\, 53562
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SUMMARY:Nature writing class- Blue Iris
DESCRIPTION:Blue Iris: from Mary Oliver and the Art of Observation Series\nThese writing workshops are held in partnership with Troy Hess\, the founder of On the Yahara Writing Center.  We hope to include and engage interested participants of all ages and encourage an intergenerational approach for our Pheasant Branch Conservancy education outreach. These workshops are free and are funded by the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy as part of our 25th Anniversary celebration. \nLet’s continue our discussion of Mary Oliver poetry out on the Pheasant Branch Trail! Blue Iris is a special selection of poetry and “essays on the beauty and wonder of plants. The poet considers roses\, of course\, as well as poppies and peonies; lilies and morning glories; the thick-bodied black oak and the fragrant white pine; the tall sunflowers and the slender bean.” For the first class\, we will primarily work through Blue Iris selections and discuss themes; for the second\, please bring your own poem or favorite from collection to read. \nA common reading will be sent out before each session.  This is the first of two classes in the Blue Iris session.   \nWorkshops will meet in person at the Dane County Parking lot: 4864 Pheasant Branch Road \nIf regulations for outdoor gatherings change\, a Zoom link will be sent out two days before the class. \nPREREGISTRATION REQUIRED\, REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://pheasantbranch.org/event/nature-writing-class-blue-iris/
LOCATION:Dane County Parking Lot\, 4864 Pheasant Branch Road\, Middleton\, Wisconsin\, 53562
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walkabout: Terrific Trees
DESCRIPTION:A guided walkabout\, an art project\, a story… \nJoin a Pheasant Branch Naturalist for a Terrific Tree experience in the Bock Forest. This series is designed for children in preschool through fifth grade\, with an accompanying adult.  Space is limited to the first 10 children who register for each session\, so sign up soon! (We will keep a wait list.) \nMeeting Place: Bock Forest- Highland Way Entrance 5672 Highland Way MAP \nArrival time: 8:45 am \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://pheasantbranch.org/event/wednesday-walkabout-terrific-trees/
LOCATION:Highland Way Entrance- Bock Forest\, 5672 Highland Way\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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SUMMARY:Conservancy Day: Exploring Nature With a Camera
DESCRIPTION:Thursday June 17th\, 6:30-7:30  \nThis  Conservancy Day will be in person.  Meet at the Orchid Heights Park Pavilion. \nHave you ever had a wonderful meal at a friend’s house and said that the meal was so delicious the chef must have used an expensive set of pots and pans. Probably not. More likely\, the meal was savored and the experience was fondly remembered. The same thing can happen when trying to capture a memorable moment outdoors.  Fancy equipment is not required to make such a photo. In this workshop\, we will explore techniques for creating a photo memory of the moment. We will think in terms of insects\, plants and the larger landscape. There will not be time to delve into wildlife photography. \nParticipants will bring a photographic tool (cell phone\, point and shoot\, multi-lens camera) and be able to turn it on and take a picture. We will be walking short distances. \nJohn Kalson is an experienced amateur photographer who savors the close observation of things in nature aided by the camera in his hands. He uses a number of techniques to create a photograph that closely captures the vision and emotion of his experiences.  He uses a variety of equipment – cell phone\, point and shoot cameras\, interchangeable lens cameras\, and cameras modified for infrared.  Using  photography\, John works with a number of local non-profit organizations. His work has been exhibited by the Wisconsin State Journal\, the UW Ophthalmology Department\, Holy Wisdom Monastery\, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences and the River Arts Center in Sauk Prairie. \n Click Here to view a gallery of photos made by exploring with a camera. John invites you to view other galleries of his work on the site as well. \n Can’t attend live? Not a problem. We will post links to the recordings on our YouTube channel\, Facebook page and here afterwards. \nEvery Conservancy Day is: \n\nFree — thanks to your donations and membership as a Friend\nOpen to the public\nFor all ages unless a specific age group is given in the program description\nDiverse topics — More than 400 participants each year enjoy topics ranging from wildlife\, science\, resource management\, natural and cultural history and current community issues\n\nMark your calendars for these inspiring and special events the third Thursday of each month\, from January through November.
URL:https://pheasantbranch.org/event/conservancy-day-2-2021-02-18-2021-06-17/
LOCATION:Orchid Heights Park\, 3960 Valley Ridge Rd\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Days,Education Event
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SUMMARY:Nature writing class- Blue Iris
DESCRIPTION:Blue Iris: from Mary Oliver and the Art of Observation Series\nThese writing workshops are held in partnership with Troy Hess\, the founder of On the Yahara Writing Center.  We hope to include and engage interested participants of all ages and encourage an intergenerational approach for our Pheasant Branch Conservancy education outreach. These workshops are free and are funded by the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy as part of our 25th Anniversary celebration. \nLet’s continue our discussion of Mary Oliver poetry out on the Pheasant Branch Trail! Blue Iris is a special selection of poetry and “essays on the beauty and wonder of plants. The poet considers roses\, of course\, as well as poppies and peonies; lilies and morning glories; the thick-bodied black oak and the fragrant white pine; the tall sunflowers and the slender bean.” For the first class\, we will primarily work through Blue Iris selections and discuss themes; for the second\, please bring your own poem or favorite from collection to read. \nA common reading will be sent out before each session.  This is the second of two classes in the Blue Iris session.   \nWorkshops will meet in person at the Dane County Parking lot: 4864 Pheasant Branch Road \nIf regulations for outdoor gatherings change\, a Zoom link will be sent out two days before the class. \nPREREGISTRATION REQUIRED\, REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://pheasantbranch.org/event/nature-writing-class-blue-iris-2/
LOCATION:Dane County Parking Lot\, 4864 Pheasant Branch Road\, Middleton\, Wisconsin\, 53562
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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SUMMARY:FRIENDS OF URBAN NATURE (FUN) BIRD AND NATURE ADVENTURE: PRAIRIE PLANT ID
DESCRIPTION:No registration required\n \nJoin Master Naturalist\, Deb Weitzel\, for a free\, fun\, family-friendly outing to enjoy beautiful prairie plants of all shapes and sizes! Download and learn how to use the SEEK App see if you can identify some prairie plants and learn more about them.\n \nPost your pictures and comments on our FaceBook and Instagram pages! \n \nMonthly Bird and Nature Adventures on the 4th Saturday in Pheasant Branch Conservancy are co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners Madison Audubon and the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy. See the FUN webpage\, and the Madison Audubon Webpage for more activities.\n \nMeeting Place: Dane County Parking Lot- 4864 Pheasant Branch Road \nSee the Map\n \nContact 608-698-0104 for information about FUN Bird and Nature Adventures.
URL:https://pheasantbranch.org/event/friends-of-urban-nature-fun-bird-and-nature-adventure-prairie-plant-id/
LOCATION:Dane County Parking Lot\, 4864 Pheasant Branch Road\, Middleton\, Wisconsin\, 53562
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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