Poets in the ‘Root

Nature in nearly all manifestations has inspired poets since there were poets! And at least since the Roman poet Horace wrote Ars Poetica or the Art of Poetry in 19BC, literature, including poetry, sought to both instruct and delight. Poets in the ‘Root combines these two aims in an uncommon but simple way. One person reads a favorite poem or part of a poem that uses an element of nature to convey its message. Most read poems by others, but if you’re a poet, we’d love to hear your work. Then the same or another person gives an explanation (5 minutes max) of some aspect of that nature element. The explanation focuses on nature interpretation, not literary interpretation. Listeners get a bit of poetry and a bit of natural history. Free and open to the public. The program will be hosted by Explore the Arts, at 701 Main, Hamilton, on Saturday, October 26th, at 1 pm. There will be refreshments, including coffee, tea, wine, and snacks! Bitterroot Bird Alliance, the Montana Natural History Center, and Blue Heron Nature Tours are sponsoring this event. If you want to read, provide natural history interpretation or have questions, contact Micki Long at mickilong@gmail.com