Synergy Slam Poets: TREES
Nurturing Poets and Amplifying EcoAwareness
WEEK 1:
An introduction to Writing the Synergy Between Urban Nature and Living In City Environments
WEEK 2:
The Science, Symbology & Mythology of Trees
Learn about poetry as a tool for advocacy and as a direct tool for raising awareness about the importance of tree to urban ecosystems, the biodiversity of the natural in city environments and our bond with these powerful sentinels of our cities and big towns.
With Guest Speaker residential street tree campaigner: Marie-Claire Denyer from Street Trees For Living
Uncover the secrets of tree biology and their ecological role that shaped our planet.
Explore their rich cultural symbolism, from ancient myths to modern interpretations, revealing the profound significance trees hold in our consciousness.
With Guest Speaker, visual artist and Culture Declares Emergency founder, Heather Ackroyd of Ackroyd & Harvey
“Trees: a silent powerful force. Their presence intertwines with the lives of people. They clean city air. They impact our emotional and mental well-being. We find inspiration beneath their branches.”
WEEK 3:
Look Into Poetry Techniques That Enhance Your EcoPoetry:
WEEK 4:
Page To Online Stage: Prepare For A Powerful Poetry & Spoken Word Performance Online
Create more writing! Discover how EcoPoetry holds solutions to future proofing the next generations connection to nature and trees.
Enjoy writing positive future stories about our Tree friends, their health and their connection to human health.
Edit and prepare a powerful, memorable online spoken word performance
Read aloud and edit with purpose
Learn about performing to camera and online presence
Ensure your poem is slam poetry competition ready!
As we become more aware of our dependence on trees, our understanding of how to take care of them is evolving.
Synergy Slam Poets: TREES will explore the extraordinary relationship developing between trees and people in urban environments.
Poetry and the Synergy Between The Natural World & The City.