Poetry in Nature: Writing Workshop

Workshop Description

Join us as we explore our connection to the natural world through poetry. We'll read and discuss examples of nature poetry, then participants will be guided through writing prompts designed to spark new poems. At the end of the session, we'll discuss what came up in our writing. This is a pressure-free writing space — new and experienced writers are all welcome!

This free workshop is open to all. As space is limited, registration is required: please see below.

Instructor Bio

Laura Donnelly teaches poetry at SUNY Oswego and serves as chair of the English and Creative Writing Department. She’s the author of two collections of poetry, Watershed and Midwest Gothic. She loves gardening, Great Lakes, and watching the birds in her backyard.

Registration

Please sign up using our registration Google Form. Keep in mind:

Although the workshop is adult-focused, youth ages 14-17 may participate. Youth under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult who is also registered.Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration.

Location & Parking

Rice Creek Field Station is located at 193 Thompson Road in Oswego, 1.5 miles south of the main SUNY Oswego campus.

For those driving to the program, free parking is available at the field station and along our driveway. For more information, please visit oswego.edu/rice-creek

Free Student Transportation

Since the Centro Green Route Bus does not run on Saturdays, Rice Creek Field Station offers a Saturday van shuttle during the fall and spring semesters. You can sign up for the van shuttle during registration.

Accessibility Statement

We welcome people of all abilities to Rice Creek Field Station. Rice Creek's main building and parking areas are ADA accessible. The Purple Trail, which opened on April 30, 2026, is built to comply with U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines, making it accessible to many people who use wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility devices. To inquire about accommodations for this program, please contact Rice Creek's staff at (315) 312-6677 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the program.