Events
Verse for the Earth: A Climate Poetry Workshop
Date and Time
Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
Event Type: Virtual
A virtual link will be communicated before the event.
Description
https://www.miclimateaction.org/events/poetry-workshop-20260426/
In celebration of our 2026 Call for Art theme, “Colle ctive Courage,” we invite you to a free virtual workshop designed to help you manage climate anxiety and explore solidarity through the power of words.
What to Expect:
This 90-minute session, led by Eileen Boekestein, is a space for both reflection and creation. Eileen is an environmental educator and communicator who specializes in connecting people to their place and region. During the workshop, she will share a presentation on navigating climate feelings and the importance of hope, interspersed with selected poems to listen to and reflect upon.
You will be guided through a series of creative prompts- similar to our Summit art prompts- asking how it feels to speak out when climate action is restricted or where you find visions of a resilient future. While the workshop is rooted in poetry, you are welcome to respond in any art medium that feels right to you. There will be dedicated time for writing and an opportunity to share your work with the group if you wish.
This workshop is a perfect opportunity to try out a new artistic medium or refine a piece for our 2026 Call for Art . All workshop participants are encouraged to submit their creations to be considered for exhibition at the Summit on June 12th . Selected artists receive a free ticket to the Summit, the chance to win cash prizes up to $250, and more!
Join us to find your voice, process your grief, and lean into the collective courage needed for our movement.
Start: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
End: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT
Event Type: Virtual
A virtual link will be communicated before
the event.
Host Contact Info: [email protected]
Contact
Host Contact Info: [email protected]