Poets in the ‘Root- Save the Date!

February 24

Nature in nearly all manifestations has inspired poets since there were poets! And at least since the Roman poet Horace wrote Ars Poetica or the Art of Poetry in 19BC, literature, including poetry, sought to both instruct and delight. 

Poets in the ‘Root combines these two aims in an uncommon but simple way. One person reads a favorite poem or part of a poem that uses an element of nature to convey its message (I have a list if you want recommendations). Then, the same or another person gives an explanation (5 minutes max) of some aspect of that nature element.  The explanation focuses on nature interpretation, not literary interpretation.  Listeners get a bit of poetry and a bit of natural history. 

Anyone can volunteer to read poetry and/or offer the nature interpretation. This is a fun way for Master Naturalists to earn credit towards their certification. Free and open to the public.

The program will be held at the Teller Wildlife Refuge in Corvallis, on Saturday, February 24^th, at 1 pm. We’ll have refreshments, including coffee, tea, wine, and snacks! 

Bitterroot Audubon, Teller Wildlife Refuge, and the Montana Natural History Center are sponsoring this event. 

To volunteer, ask questions, or get a list of poems, please contact Micki Long at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To sign up to be a member of the audience, see https://www.tellerwildlife.org/events/2024/2/24/poets-in-the-root