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When: Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Online
Fee: FREE

This program is part of a series of Fireside Chats created by Dr. Tom Wood designed to bring us together for creative discussion inspired by the natural world.

As the trees lose their leaves and autumn descends into winter, we reflect on how life is still abundant, yet different than in warmer seasons. Join us on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00 PM for a discussion about finding joy in nature even as the days grow shorter. Tom Wood and Judy Gallagher will share tales and photo Haiku from our quiet season, but we want to hear your autumn stories too!

Select fall images and make Photo Haikus while your thoughts remain cool and crisp. Submit your Photo Haikus before the program to Haikuaudubonva@gmail.com and we will be happy to share them during the chat. This chat is your time to participate and have some fun while learning new things about our world.

For a review, or if you have not done a Photo Haiku with us, review the guidelines we have adopted for Photo Haiku from NHK World, Japan. This takes about 30 minutes to review and describes the concept of 3-line Haiku for your photo with “seasonality” and the concept of “not too far and not too close” descriptions. Also check out our webpage for a few Photo Haiku previously submitted by our members.

About the hosts: Tom is an Associate Professor at George Mason University with a research focus on conservation studies, ecology, and education. He was the founding director of the Smithsonian Mason Center for Conservation. Judy is a Certified Master Naturalist and a charter member of the Prince William Wildflower Society. She is an insect enthusiast and writes our popular column, A Closer Look: Nature Around Us.