We’ll meet at the Upper West Side’s Firemen’s Memorial (Riverside Dr & W 100), walking distance from the former homes of poets like Dorothy Parker, Langston Hughes and Edgar Allan Poe, whose writing gave us an intimate glimpse of history during their lifetime. Now, it’s your turn. On this tour, we’ll explore how to tell our own climate stories–in our own words. Climate change may be the defining issue of our lifetime. We’re experiencing flash floods, wildfires, low air quality, and rising sea levels. We want to make a change, but don’t know where to start. Sensationalist media, alienating policy, and polarized language don’t help! Throughout this 90min/2 hr tour of Riverside Park, we’ll pause between sites to read, write and connect with nature. We’ll pair poetry and urban ecology to discover
Accessibility
Will likely include sitting on the ground, climbing steps, and walking on uneven terrain. Please bring what you need to be comfortable, ex: water bottle, sneakers, sit-upon cushion. Writing exercises may include reading, listening and writing; all experience levels welcome. Will be conducted in English. Please feel free to bring your own notebook and supplies, otherwise basic supplies (pens and worksheets?) will be provided.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Friday, May 2, 20256:00 PM
2 hours
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Advocacy, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
