In Search of Haiku, Connecting with Nature

Explore the art of haiku on this ginko, a haiku-writing walk where participants open their senses, sauntering and observing attentively. Naturalist Jeff Hoagland, an award-winning haiku poet and editor, will begin the process by sharing some haiku for all to briefly examine the characteristics of these tiny poems. Participants will consider the “birth moment” of these haiku, with the intent of chronicling the natural world through observation and reflection.

During the ginko, the haiku walk, participants will get close to nature, making observations and field notes that may become the substance of haiku. We will walk the grounds of Duke Farms, visiting the Hay Barn and the Orchid Range. After the walk Jeff will help guide participants through the process of finding and crafting haiku among your notes.

This program is suitable for beginning as well as seasoned haiku poets. Small journals will be provided. Jeff’s book, scent of juniper, will be available for purchase.

Program Guidelines

Registration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, if applicable. Programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE, but in the event of severe weather, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.

Accessibility

Duke Farms is committed to equitable nature access, and participants in our programs can expect or request the following accommodations:

• Paved, flat trails
• Instructors with voice amplifiers
• Assistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs
• American Sign Language Interpreters, with ten (10) days’ notice
• KultureCity sensory bags
• We welcome working, trained service animals as described by the ADA

We may be able to provide additional, reasonable accommodations not listed here; please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.