Mary Oliver and the Art of Observation in Nature: in this class, we'll try to explore the intimate and dynamic relationship between the observer nature poet and nature itself. We'll regularly find in Mary Oliver's poetry that dedicated experience in nature is paramount to her life and work, and that it is there, in nature, that she finds expression of celebration, gratitude and often temporary resolution to self-doubt or other challenges. Part of the art of observation in nature is self-understanding and as a means towards self-help.

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Troy Hess

Troy has been following the poetry of Mary Oliver since his time earning an M.A. in poetry and teaching environmental literature at the college-level. He later went through the sustainability leadership course at Edgewood in Madison and created there On the Yahara Writing Center, a small education business that offers a variety of writing classes including The Mary Oliver Society, The Poetry of Wellbeing, and other Eco Poet Pioneers classes, as well as establishing a variety of writing and book groups around Madison. He has recently co-created Riverside Botanicals, a supplement small business combining botanical/floral design for individuals and events, as well as nature-centered, hands-on classes.