Photo: Joshua Newton via Unsplash

When: Thursday, March 24, 7:00PM
Where: VIRTUAL!
Fee: FREE, but registration is required

Winter is a mysterious time, good for reflection. As winter melts into spring, join us for a discussion about wildlife enduring our coldest season, and what we might learn from their wise tricks. Tom Wood and Judy Gallagher will share winter tales and photo Haiku from our quiet season, but we want to hear your winter stories too! Select your winter 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. As always, bring a warm drink and cozy up around the fire, 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. 

This program is part of a series of Fireside Chats created by Dr. Wood designed to bring us together for creative discussion inspired by the natural world. The Natural World is our teacher, we slow down and listen.  

“Emerging from Winter, A Time to Reflect,” will be led by Audubon Society of Northern Virginia board members, Tom Wood and Judy Gallagher. 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, Observations from Meadowood.