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Incorporating Environmental Science into Your Writing in 4 Weeks

Incorporating Environmental Science into Your Writing class will cover the creative process of generating an idea for an environmental creative writing project, moving into the research necessary for such a project, and incorporating the science into the work in ways that are accessible and emotionally moving. Based on Cassie Premo Steele's nonfiction book, Earth Joy Writing: Creating Harmony through Nature and Journaling, and her most recent novel, Beaver Girl, which was the 2024 One Book selection for the City of Columbia, South Carolina, students will have the opportunity to work on a new or ongoing project, create new material during the class meetings, and get clear and actionable plans for moving forward with their work. During the class meetings, students will be introduced to short selections from the genres of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, including Richard Powers, Margaret Atwood, Terry Tempest Williams, Linda Hogan, Joy Harjo, W.S. Merwin and Denise Levertov. All levels of writers are welcome, and we will create a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

All Classes listed on the Loft website take place in Central Time.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.