John Paul Sanborn
Above average climber
https://pantherlink.uwm.edu/service...f?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=35320&part=2&view=html
2011
Spring
N
atural
H
istory
W
orkshop
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Field Station
Writing about the Natural World
April 22 & 23, 2011
Instructor:
Dr. Mary Linton is a wetland ecologist and aquatic biologist with
special interest in the predators of wetland communities, particularly amphib-
ians, dragonflies and damselflies, and aquatic beetles. Dr. Linton’s ecological
articles have appeared in numerous journals including Evolution, Ecology, and
the American Naturalist, as well as popular magazines. Her poetry has appeared
in many literary journals including Appalachia, Blueline, and Seeding the Snow.
The course:
Persuasive communication about the natural world comes in
many forms and the scientific paper is only one of those forms. This course
will give students, even those who write little, many opportunities to write
creative non-fiction about the particular ecosystems found at the UWM Field
Station. Class time will be divided between time spent investigating field
phenomena (bogs, fields, forests, ponds, nighttime biology) and time spent
reflecting and writing about those phenomena. Writing time will be focused
on poetry, including haiku, and the personal essay. If interest
is
sufficient, we
may also pursue micro fiction. Students need no prior experience in ecology
or writing to benefit from this course. All levels of expertise are encouraged
to enroll.
Schedule: Friday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Recommended materials:
Wear appropriate field clothing and shoes. Bring
along any of the following if you have them: hand lens, close-focusing binoculars,
net, small clear plastic containers for holding live specimens, camera for close-up
photography, shoulder bag or knap-sack and water bottle. Bring any field guides
you enjoy for wetland plants, birds, wildflowers of Wisconsin, trees, and ferns.
Of the essence is that you bring a hearty notebook for writing, several writing
utensils, and your imagination. The notebook will contain your field notes and
writing exercises. Examples of good nature writing will be provided.
2011
Spring
N
atural
H
istory
W
orkshop
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Field Station
Writing about the Natural World
April 22 & 23, 2011
Instructor:
Dr. Mary Linton is a wetland ecologist and aquatic biologist with
special interest in the predators of wetland communities, particularly amphib-
ians, dragonflies and damselflies, and aquatic beetles. Dr. Linton’s ecological
articles have appeared in numerous journals including Evolution, Ecology, and
the American Naturalist, as well as popular magazines. Her poetry has appeared
in many literary journals including Appalachia, Blueline, and Seeding the Snow.
The course:
Persuasive communication about the natural world comes in
many forms and the scientific paper is only one of those forms. This course
will give students, even those who write little, many opportunities to write
creative non-fiction about the particular ecosystems found at the UWM Field
Station. Class time will be divided between time spent investigating field
phenomena (bogs, fields, forests, ponds, nighttime biology) and time spent
reflecting and writing about those phenomena. Writing time will be focused
on poetry, including haiku, and the personal essay. If interest
is
sufficient, we
may also pursue micro fiction. Students need no prior experience in ecology
or writing to benefit from this course. All levels of expertise are encouraged
to enroll.
Schedule: Friday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Recommended materials:
Wear appropriate field clothing and shoes. Bring
along any of the following if you have them: hand lens, close-focusing binoculars,
net, small clear plastic containers for holding live specimens, camera for close-up
photography, shoulder bag or knap-sack and water bottle. Bring any field guides
you enjoy for wetland plants, birds, wildflowers of Wisconsin, trees, and ferns.
Of the essence is that you bring a hearty notebook for writing, several writing
utensils, and your imagination. The notebook will contain your field notes and
writing exercises. Examples of good nature writing will be provided.
