Events

The poem irreplaceable is a prayer for restoration, currently a 1706 line poem reflecting the 1700 square mile size (minimum) of a robustly healthy Great Salt Lake. The poem is growing and already contains a myriad of perspectives and over 280 voices. The work will be read aloud in its entirety by a community chorus outside the Antelope Island visitor center on Saturday, February 19th, 3-5pm.
Everyone is welcome! Though the reading is free, state park fee ($15 per vehicle) for access to Antelope Island will still apply. Please plan for extra travel time and dress warmly for outside! Bring a blanket to add a layer of comfort and warmth on the concrete bench.

We will explore the flora, fauna, ecology and geology of Antelope Island.
Led by Utah master naturalist Lara Chho.
Event is free with registration required. Please consider making a donation to GSL Institute at Westminster.
State park entrance fee of $15 still applies.
Meeting at Lakeside Loop Trailhead at White Rocks Campground at 10am.
Bring layers, water & snacks and binoculars if you have them!
We will finish up at the same location by around noon. Dogs on leash are permitted.

Join us for drumming on Antelope Island
Friday, March 4th 4-5pm, the last evening of our Vigil!
with Nels from Drum Utah
Meeting outside just west of the Antelope Island Visitor Center in the amphitheater
Limited to 20 participants

FRIDAY, APRIL 15th 7-8 PM MST
A headline reading to celebrate new and recent books by Utah poets:
Jay Hopler, Kimberly Johnson and Nan Seymour.
Hosted by Utah Poet Laureate Paisley Rekdal.
Free! Register here to receive link.

Friday, May 6th 6-8pm MST.
A generative writing workshop facilitated by Nan Seymour, founder of River Writing.
Meeting live at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum  in Green River Utah.
Free to participants. Registration required. Everyone welcome! (Ages 12+)
For anyone who is willing to pick up a pen! Poetry-based prompts and plenty of encouragement provided. We'll be writing to discover our relationship with the river.

This workshop is supported by Think Water Utah, a statewide collaboration and conversation on the critical topic of water presented by Utah Humanities and its partners.

Join us for Queer Poetry Night on Sunday, June 26th 7-8:30pm
Live at Under the Umbrella Bookstore! 511 W. 200 S. #120 Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hosted by Karen Bayard.
Everyone is Welcome (Ages 16+) Masks required, but can be removed for reading.
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters: Drake Heap and Sophia Burke
Bring your unabashed self just to listen and/or bring a poem to share. 

Join us for Queer Poetry Night on Sunday, July 31st 7-8:30pm
Live at Under the Umbrella Bookstore! 511 W. 200 S. #120 Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hosted by Karen Bayard.
Everyone is Welcome (Ages 16+) Masks required, but can be removed for reading.
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters: Drake Heap and Sophia Burke
Bring your unabashed self just to listen and/or bring a poem to share. 

Writing to Witness Price River 

A generative writing workshop facilitated by Nan Seymour, founder of River Writing. 
Meeting live at the Helper Pavilion on Saturday September 10th from 2-4pm.
Everyone welcome! (Ages 12+) The event is free with registration.
Sponsored by Utah Humanities.
For anyone who would like some encouragement to find and foster their voice in relationship to place. You don’t have to identify as a writer. Please bring your notebook, pen, a little courage, and a camp chair. Nan will provide friendly poetry-based prompts and plenty of encouragement. We'll be writing to discover; you do not have to be "good”. 

Writing to Witness the Escalante River
A generative writing workshop facilitated by Nan Seymour, founder of River Writing. 
Meeting live at the Escalante River Trailhead on Saturday, September 17th
Morning session from 1:30-4:30 pm.
Everyone welcome! (Ages 12+) Free with registration. Limited to 9 participants.
For anyone who would like some encouragement to find and foster their voice in relationship to place. You don’t have to identify as a writer. Please bring your notebook, pen, a little courage, and a camp chair. Nan will provide friendly poetry-based prompts and plenty of encouragement. We'll be writing to discover; you do not have to be "good”. 

Writing With Fluency: A writing table for persons who stutter
Monday, September 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm MST
Facilitated by Moudi
Meeting on Zoom
Free with registration
Limited to 6 participants