Are you a nature lover or outdoor enthusiast? Do your prose and poetry have ecological connections? Are you an environmental scientist, academic, or activist hoping to communicate to wider audiences?
Sign up for our free virtual writing course from May 11–25 and learn directly from some of the best science and nature writers in North America today.
Presented with the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, a not-for-profit group dedicated to securing the long-term ecological health of the region from Yellowstone National Park to Yukon Territory, WRITING IS YOUR NATURE is your field course for writing about the natural world.
Get better at translating scientific research into accessible stories with the help of The Narwhal’s investigative journalist Sharon Riley. Learn how to leverage your platform and influence for good with Governor General’s Literary Award nominee Chris Turner. And find out how to publish these stories (for money, of course) with Sarah Gilman, a writer for The Atlantic and Hakai.
The series of five masterclasses were designed for (and by) writers who want to craft sublime sentences that vividly capture the natural world and our connections to it. From honing your voice to putting your skills to work, WRITING IS YOUR NATURE will sharpen your non-fiction prose through the lens of nature, ecology and conservation.
Course Schedule
All events start at 1:00 pm ET
- Tues., May 11: Writing on Nature with Authority, Authenticity and Personality with Go Outside! writers Annalise and Cailynn Klingbeil
- Fri., May 14: Using Your Platform and Influence for Good with author/speaker Chris Turner
- Tues., May 18: The Art of Evidence: Reaching General Audiences with The Narwhal’s Sharon Riley
- Thurs., May 20: Making Science and Nature Stories Your Business with MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow Sarah Gilman
- Tues., May 25: Putting Your Skills to Work with author and conservationist Kevin Van Tighem
The classes are live with ample time for one-on-one questions with the experts. If you can’t make it, you can access the replay of their webinar at your leisure.
Registration is closed. Sign-up to get notified when Replays are for sale.Registration includes:
- Access to all 5 Writing Is Your Nature masterclasses (live)
- Password to watch/re-watch the replays later
- Handy cheat-sheet on each topic in the series
- Each lecture is 60 minutes plus time for questions and “pop quiz” giveaway
- Auto-generated closed captioning available for live classes and replays
- By registering, you agree to receive Pandemic U and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative communications
How to register:
Registration is FREE and includes all 5 science and nature writing masterclasses. Just add “Writing is Your Nature” to your cart in the Campus Shop and proceed to checkout. After you submit your name, email, and other contact information, you’ll get a link and password for the live Zoom classes and video replays. We’ll also email you a reminder the morning of each class.
By registering, you’re opting in to receive Pandemic U and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative communications about future workshops, and to receive occasional Pandemic U andY2Y newsletters and project updates.
About Our Partner
The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative is a joint Canada-U.S. not-for-profit organization and the only organization dedicated to securing the long-term ecological health of this entire region. Its vision is an interconnected system of wild lands and waters stretching from Yellowstone to Yukon, harmonizing the needs of people with those of nature. Recognizing communities need equal opportunities and rights to thrive, Y2Y seeks to support human diversity, equity, inclusion; and environmental and social justice, and to oppose actions and policies that undermine these principles.