Henry David Thoreau: The Language of the Trees

Description

With Ken Burns’ new Thoreau documentary and the approaching green glories of spring, it’s time to celebrate our life-sustaining trees. We’ll read and discuss Thoreau and the Language of Trees by Richard Higgins, containing 100 excerpts from Thoreau’s 14 journals and discussing Thoreau’s multi-level experience of trees. You’ll also be encouraged to experience the trees of early spring more fully yourself and, optionally, to express your reactions in a journal or through creative expression. Please buy or borrow the book and read the first two chapters before we meet.

Tracy Marks, M.A. is author of four books, translated into nine languages, and has won several poetry and creative writing awards. She is also an experienced counselor. Tracy has taught in continuing ed for 43 years and specializes in literature, creative writing and personal growth courses.

Please Note this class was listed incorrectly in the catalog and begins on 4/16 and meets for 3 sessions.