Nature Writing Workshop- Cherry Plain State Park
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Pre-registration by phone required! Program located at Cherry Plain State Park.
Introduction to nature-themed writing; tips and tricks for getting started and creating your own collection of nature writings. (Note: Workshop is designed for beginning writers and/or those with a fear of writing who need help in getting started with their personal nature writing. Participants should bring pencil/paper for note taking and experimental writing.)
Program will be held at Cherry Plain State Park on Friday, August 27th at 10:00am. This workshop is geared towards adults and has an age minimum of 16. Registration required, call 518-279-1155 to register no later than Wed., August 25th. No charge.
Topics: What is Nature Writing
Why write about nature
Vehicles/Techniques for writing about nature
Tools to get the job done
The Writing Process
Recommended reading
Lloyd Barnhart is a retired Jr. College Physical Educator. Along with reading/writing, he spends his time hunting, fishing and playing Grandpa.
Barnhart's writing has appeared in The American Rifleman, Parks & Recreation Magazine, Fur-Fish-Game Magazine, A Time And A Place magazine, Insight, JUCO Review and Katskill Life. He has collected his writings in four books: TAILINGS...RAMBLING ON...RAMBLING OUTDOORS...and OLD MAN....YOUNG!
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