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An Invitation to a Journey — Discovering our Relationship with the Environment through Poetry

In this  one-day poetry workshop with Clark County’s poet-laureate Susan Dingle, writers of all skill levels will be invited to immerse themselves in the unique landscape of Plas Newydd Farm. We will practice mindfulness, learn how to notice features of the environment, consider our impact on the land.  How does development exploit the land? How can we be a friend to the land.  We will also read excerpts from works of eco-journalism and eco-poetry.

Light breakfast, coffee, tea and water will be provided. Please bring a notebook and pen, a sack lunch, water bottle and appropriate shoes and clothes to be out in the weather. 

Please note: If you have accessibility needs, please reach out and we will work to accommodate you. While we strive to make our workshops accessible to all, we are located in a historical home that does not have accessible restrooms at this point; our lowest entrance has two steps to enter. We do not require masks at most events, but we do have masks available on site, and run high quality air filters, and ask that if you are not feeling well, please stay home. Refunds or credit for a future workshop can be made available. 

We do have a scholarship fund! Reach out to arts@pnfarm.com to request financial aid for this workshop!

About the instructor:

SUSAN DINGLE (née Susan Grathwohl) believes poetry empowers people of every age, race, gender, ethnicity or condition of life, to appreciate the diversity of our human experience. As Clark County Poet Laureate (2024-2026) Susan Dingle encourages emerging, established and future poets to discover and share their voices in workshops and events throughout Clark County. She received an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois/Chicago, an MSW from SUNY Stony Brook and a Certificate in Congregational Leadership from Dubuque Theological Seminary. Susan is currently completing an MFA in Poetry at Pacific University. She has been writing, publishing and performing poetry since the ‘70s. In 2020, her first chapbook, “Parting Gifts” won honorable mention and publication by Local Gems (NY), and a second chapbook “In Pilgrim Drag” was published by Finishing Line Press (KY). You can learn more on her website.