Exploring Nature Writing – 30/09/2022

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This introductory online nature writing course will immerse you in the world of nature writing. You will learn some basic practices and techniques, allowing you to develop as a writer, as you take inspiration from nature and hone your craft.

Be inspired by nature and bring nature’s power to life on your page.

Aspiring nature writers are taken through a series of exciting workshops to hone their craft, sketching out the beauty of nature with the written word in this introductory online nature writing course. You will create your own pieces including poetry and share them with other learners. During the webinar sessions, you will have the opportunity to share your pieces, discuss your work with the expert tutor and surround yourself with like-minded people. This course is brimming with practical tasks and is equally suitable for budding naturalists and people who enjoy writing.

This is a 4-week online course covering 4 topics, for which you will complete a variety of self-led online resources and activities. Each topic is then concluded with an interactive Zoom workshop to complement the online content. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours a week and an E-certificate is provided upon completion. Understand how our online courses are delivered.

Who Should Attend?

Budding writers, Nature enthusiasts, Students, Rangers, Early career ecologists.

Knowledge Level

Introductory. Level descriptors can be found on the following webpage: Framework and Course Level Descriptors

Prior Knowledge

No existing knowledge or experience is needed for this course. Just a willingness to contribute and learn.

Recommended Devices

It is recommended that you access your course through a PC or laptop. Please be aware that there will be reduced functionality if you decide to access the course through a tablet or smartphone. The Field Studies Council is unable to email content directly to you.

What will be covered during this course?:

• • Introduction to the Craft of Nature Writing
  • Nature and Wildlife Writing
  • People, Place and Landscape
  • Nature Poetry

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• • Understand the craft of nature writing, study some examples, and learn and practice different styles of writing.
  • Identify the variety of environments and seasons and practice writing from the perspective of a specific species.
  • Explore landscape importance, access, and relationships through a variety of creative writing tasks.
  • Understand the different styles of poetry and practice your own work through various tasks, including creating a haiku.
  • Share this knowledge with friends, family, and fellow volunteers.

This is a training course from the Field Studies Council, including online course materials, expert tuition, and a flexible learning style. After attending this course, you may like to progress your learning within nature writing with further relevant courses or branch out into other areas of environmental art. The Field Studies Council offers both online and in person courses, so you can choose the learning style that suits you best.

Please note that bookings will close at 9 am on Tuesday 27th September to allow for all participants to be enrolled to the online platform – booking will not be taken after this time.*

* Bookings will close sooner if course capacity is reached

The course gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new subject and acquire novel skills. Our online portal gives you time to study at your own pace and fit the lessons around your own schedule.

• See the ‘Example Timetable’ and ‘What’s Included’ sections below for more information about this course.
• Each individual needs to place their own order to ensure we can sign you up to the learning platform and give you access to resources.
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