Writing in Nature Workshop Series & Earth Day Nature Journaling at Wave Hill Begin April 19
“To learn about a tree, go to a tree,” wrote famed Japanese poet Basho many centuries ago. Guided by his advice, writing coach and former New York Times editor Joan Motyka works with participants to more acutely observe and write about individual plants and trees, as well as the general impact of the landscape, including color, texture and design. Reading and discussing selected nature writers enhances the experience, which begins Thursday, April 19, and continues April 26, May 3, 10, 17 and 31.
Sketching and journaling are wonderful tools for closer observation of the natural world. During Earth Day Weekend, on Sunday, April 22, join naturalist Gabriel Willow on a journey through the Wave Hill’s landscape, recording various plants, flowers and bird species, as you deepen your connection to nature. Ages 8 and up welcome with an adult.
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What: Writing in Nature Workshop Series & Earth Day Nature Journaling
Date and Time:
- Writing in Nature: Thursdays, April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 31 12:30-3:30PM
- Earth Day Nature Journaling: Sunday, April 22, 12:30PM
Fees:
- Writing in Nature series fee: $180 Member/$210 Non-member.
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Earth Day Nature Journaling fee: $10 Member/$18 Non-member.
No drawing experience required for Nature Journaling; materials provided. Registration is required for both workshops, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
Contact: Mary Weitzman at 718.549.3200 x320 or maryw@wavehill.org
Martha Gellens at 718.549.3200 x232 or marthag@wavehill.org
Location: Wave Hill at West 249 Street and Independence Avenue in the Bronx, New York
Hours: Open all year, Tuesday–Sunday and many major holidays: 9am–5:30pm
Admission: $8 adults, $4 students & seniors 65+, $2 children 6–18. Free Tuesday, Saturday until noon. Free to Members, children under 6. Free all day Sunday, April 22, thanks to the generous support of Target.
Directions: Getting here is easy! Located only 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan, Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate, Metro-North’s Riverdale station, the W. 242 St. stop on the #1 subway line, and our free offsite parking lot. Limited onsite parking; $8 per vehicle. Complete directions, shuttle schedule at www.wavehill.org.
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