Poetry in the Trees, with poet Ron Weber

We will gather at the treehouse (a pleasant rustic 10 minute hike up from Cabin or a very bumpy ride up from FWMC road) to first explore several traditions of nature poetry and then try our hands at writing some of our own (for those who wish to do so). Treehouse can seat 25. Resulting poetic creations may, by your choice, be either shared or kept to oneself. Guiding us will be Ron Weber of Accokeek, MD, a gifted editor and poet who has lived in the region for several decades. Ron feels that all of us are poets and that "poetry is a vehicle for coming to know a place, and for holding on to that place." This makes poetry an appropriate means for relating to the wilderness at the Friends Meditation Center, and for becoming even better stewards of this wild treasure. Following the program, we will share a picnic lunch and fellowship, and then the afternoon will be free for hiking, sharing, or individual writing. Please bring short poems to read (yours or others'). Ron Weber will be happy to provide constructive feedback on brief passages or short poems. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at the Niles Cabin. We suggest a modest donation for this event. This event is for:Anyone who appreciates poetry, writes poetry, likes to hear it spoken, or likes to explore poetry of nature or their spirituality. Directions: Get exact directions to Niles Cabin or to treehouse from Sheila.