Do you want to learn how to write “nature poetry?” Then come to the next edition of the Fraser River Discovery Centre’s (FRDC’s) River Basin Days in Burnaby’s Central Park on May 8.
“At this month’s River Basin Days, we’re going to gather inspiration from the local environment to write nature poetry,” said Stephen Bruyneel, FRDC director of external relations and development. “And there is no better place to do that than in beautiful Central Park in Burnaby.”
During the workshop, guests will learn about what makes up poetry – its different forms, ways to use descriptive language, and how to consider many perspectives in the creative process. FRDC educators will then guide them through some simple exercises to help craft their own personal nature poem.
The activity is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Central Park in Burnaby, which is located at 3883 Imperial St. in Burnaby. The 90-hectare (220-acre) urban park was founded in 1891 on the Vancouver–Burnaby border.
COVID-19 Safety protocols will be in place for this activity, including the need to pre-register at https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/rbd/. This workshop will require basic literacy skills (reading and writing), and as a result is aimed at older children. It can also get windy out there, so warm clothing is recommended.
River Basin Days is a series of outdoor public programs geared towards families that takes place on the second Saturday of every month at rotating locations around the Fraser River Basin. FRDC staff guide families through one-hour of activities, experiments, and art projects as we learn about the biodiversity of the mighty Fraser.
