Explore growth, decay, change, and seasons through a poetic lens. Take inspiration from the natural beauty of the ecologically thriving landscapes at Mt. Cuba and discover the potential for growing your writing skills through the workshop format as you analyze and appreciate nature-themed poems with your peers. This class serves as an introduction to the series and will prepare you to craft and share your own works of writing. This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba Center) Saturday, October 8, 2022 About the Instructor: Ares Lysander Headley is a writer, graphic designer, and applied sociologist working as a Public Programs Assistant at Mt Cuba Center. Their interest in the natural world began at a young age while exploring the forests of central Virginia via four-wheeler. They combine lived experience with ecological, sociological, and artistic theory to shed light on the inherent interconnectedness of human and non-human societies.