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This Compost!: Green Whitman- a discussion and writing exercise

Sun, Jul 24

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Harvest Preserve

Relax into the calming energy of Whitman's Glade at Harvest Preserve as you participate in a guided discussion of Walt Whitman's ecological consciousness and journey into your own writing experience.

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This Compost!: Green Whitman- a discussion and writing exercise
This Compost!: Green Whitman- a discussion and writing exercise

Time & Location

Jul 24, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA

About the Event

In a collaboration between Backyard Abundance and IC Poetry, join us as Dr.  Bateman will lead participants through a guided discussion of Whitman's  poem, "This Compost!," as an introduction to Whitman's green poetics,  which guide his life's work, Leaves of Grass. A discussion of Whitman's ecological consciousness and commitments will then lead into generative writing exercises.  Refreshments to be provided. 

Registration ends Saturday evening at 8pm.  The evening before the event you will recieve an email from Backyard Abundance providing more in depth travel and parking directions.  Please check spam mail if you do not recieve follow up information.

THINGS TO BRING

  • Own seating- folding or camp chair

  • writing implements

  • notepads or notebooks

Tickets

  • Abundance of Resources

    This fee is for people with expendable income. This option allows you to assist others in attending our classes by “paying it forward” for those who have less access to opportunities.

    $25.00

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  • Traditional Resources

    This fee is for people who have the resources they need to make ends meet and can attend our classes at full cost.

    $20.00

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  • Reduced Access to Resources

    This fee is for people who are working hard to make ends meet on low wages and have less access to resources and opportunities.

    $12.00

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  • Under Resourced

    This option is for people who have low access to resources. Examples include those with income below the poverty line, people living with mental and physical health concerns, and people experiencing insecurity in basic needs attainment.

    $0.00

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Backyard Abundance

Backyard Abundance is a leading educational nonprofit that helps people create vibrant, engaging outdoor spaces that benefit families and our environment.

P.O. Box 1605

Iowa City, IA  52244

319-325-6810

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