Nature Writing and Ecological Exploration - CLASS FULL

Ages 10+

Annie Kelvie and Katy Everett

First, we will make our own nature journals using a simple bookmaking technique. Then we will be off hiking into the various habitats of camp (wetland, woods, creek, pond, and/or prairie) to explore and observe. Dr. Katy Everett will teach you about the ecosystems and organisms we interact with along the way and Dr. Annie Kelvie will guide you in using nature as inspiration for our own creative writing process. We'll try out a variety of different prompts for poetry, stories, and creative non-fiction, all based on what we are seeing in the woods, water, and other landscapes. Students will also have the opportunity to share their work at the end of the week!