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Photo Poetry: Finding Inspiration in the Urban Environment w/ Miska Draskoczy

Learn how photography and poetry can combine to explore the rich fabric of our urban environment. Part neighborhood photo walk, part writing workshop, no prior experience is necessary, just an openness to experimentation, play and collaboration. Miska Draskoczy is a photographer and writer whose forthcoming photo book, Gowanus Wild, examines nature and wilderness in the industrial environment.

Nature Poetry Reading at Queens Botanical Garden

In honor of National Poetry Month, QBG partners with the Kupferberg Center for the Arts to bring you a special nature-themed poetry reading by the Queens Poet Laureate, Maria Lisella, accompanied by renowned poets from Queens. Includes Garden tour and reception.

Spoken Word 101

This poetry writing workshop will be given by poet/storyteller, Bobby Gonzalez.