Please share this announcement with others who may be interested. Registration is now open for the 2012 Spring Workshop at the UWM Field Station
Creative Writing About the Natural World April 20 & 21, 2012 (Friday and Saturday) Instructor: Dr. Mary Linton is a wetland ecologist and aquatic biologist with special interest in the predators of wetland communities, particularly amphibians, dragonflies and damselflies, and aquatic beetles. Dr. Lintons ecological articles have appeared in numerous journals including Evolution, Ecology, and the American Naturalist, as well as popular magazines. Her poetry has appeared in many literary journals including Appalachia, Blueline, Verse Wisconsin and Seeding the Snow. The course: Persuasive communication about the natural world comes in many forms and the scientific paper is only one of those forms. This course will give students, even those who write little, many opportunities to write creative non-fiction about the particular ecosystems found at the UWM Field Station. Class time will be divided between time spent investigating field phenomena (bogs, fields, forests, ponds, nighttime biology) and time spent reflecting and writing about those phenomena. Writing time will be focused on poetry, including haiku, and the personal essay. If interest is sufficient, we may also pursue micro fiction. Students need no prior experience in ecology or writing to benefit from this course. All levels of expertise are encouraged to enroll. Our workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore focused topics in natural history under the guidance of noted authorities. This workshop presents college-level instruction and is designed to accommodate participants with a broad range of experience. Enrollment is limited to 20, providing an informal atmosphere and individualized instruction. This class is also available for one college credit. The workshop fee includes overnight accommodations (bring your own sleeping bag and towels). Tent space is also available. Meals are provided at cost and are optional. All meals include plenty to satisfy vegetarians. Please visit our website at http://www4.uwm.edu/fieldstation/workshops/ for fee information and a Registration Form. Please contact the Field Station for more information, or if you would like a registration form mailed to you. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Road Saukville, WI 53080 Phone: 262 675-6844 Fax: 262 675-0337 email: [email protected] website: www.fieldstation.uwm.edu
