Eco-Poetry Open Mic & Reading with Hillary Gonzalez

Join us for an evening celebrating and reflecting on the natural world as we share poetry and hear Hillary Gonzalez read a few selections from their newest book of poetry “Where the Osprey Nest.”

Where the Osprey Nest is a poetic love letter to the natural
world–and a rallying cry for its defense. Rooted in the
principles of climate justice, this collection draws attention
to the vanishing habitats of species like the osprey, whose
populations along the Chesapeake Bay are in alarming
decline. Gonzalez, a queer and AuDHD birder, writes with
aching tenderness and sharp clarity about what we lose
when we allow our ecosystems to collapse. Composed
entirely outdoors–in forests, marshes, and along
shorelines–the poems evoke deep kinship with wild spaces
and the creatures who call them home. From meditations
on ospreys and herons to reflections on grief, healing, and
interdependence, Where the Osprey Nest asks readers to
listen, to remember, and to act. These poems remind us
that we are not separate from nature–we are nature. And if
we are to survive, we must rise in defense of the living
world.

The evening will begin with an open mic, inviting attendees to share original poetry or prose centered around love for the natural world. Pieces may be polished or in-progress. All voices are welcome.

Organizer: Four Seasons Books

Location: 114 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV, United States, West Virginia 25443

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