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Embracing the World through Nature Writers

Enter the rejuvenating cycle of enjoying the environment, reading about it, and then returning to nature with a deeper appreciation. With a nod to the influence of Thoreau, a lecture by Colleen Webster discusses contemporary nature writers, including Mary Oliver, Terry Tempest Williams, Scott Russell Sanders, Janisse Ray, Amy Blackmarr, Michael Pollan, Alison Hawthorn Deming, Sue Hubbell, and Bill McKibbon. The talk can be tailored to the regions and interests of the audience.

Colleen Webster lives at the juncture of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay where she runs, bikes, kayaks, and walks with her dog. When she comes inside, she writes and teaches at Harford community College. Ms. Webster has completed her Ph.D. coursework at the University of Delaware where she received her M.A. in English. In addition to her academic background, she has been pursuing a Master Naturalist Certificate from Harford County Parks and a certificate in Environmental Studies from Johns Hopkins University. Her poetry and essays have been or will be published by the Maryland Poetry Review, and numerous other journals.