Come and join us for our workshop on nature writing. Have you ever thought about why we love the animals and plants we do? Or even the ones we don’t? And it seems that, as the British public, we often agree on who tops the polls. Surveys repeatedly put the hedgehog and robin as our favourite mammal and bird, respectively. At the other end of the spectrum, it is reported that women most hate spiders, while men most dislike wasps. What have they done to deserve these accolades? And can attitudes change over time?

You can expect to:
- Explore different types of nature writing celebrating (or not!) a range of fauna and flora.
- Hear examples of nature writing from a variety of authors.
- Try out some creative writing exercises for yourself.

No previous writing experience is required for this informal and friendly morning. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the session. Please bring with you a pen and some paper for writing.*

To book your place please click here.

About Vanessa~

Vanessa divides her time between Hertfordshire and the Hebrides and loves to write about birds, butterflies, and beachcombing. She gave up corporate life during the pandemic, taking the plunge to follow her passion for wildlife. After completing a Masters in Nature and Travel Writing with Distinction, she was announced as a Runner-Up in the BBC Countryfile New Nature Writer of the Year 2022 competition. She regularly runs nature writing workshops for the RSPB, Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival and Species on the Edge, and writes for The Simple Things, Bird Watching and Country Walking magazines. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @elgeeko1506.

*The course will not run if numbers are insufficient, and a refund will be provided.