2026_02_14 Haiku “Ginkgo” Walk

Join Brushwood’s poet-in-residence Kathryn Haydon and fellow haiku poet David Green for a midwinter poetic stroll along woodland paths near the Des Plaines river. As we walk, we will quietly gather observations and inspiration from the nature around us, jotting thoughts and haiku in our notebooks. When it’s time to warm up, we will gather at Brushwood Center to write more haiku, share, converse, and eat.

Please dress for the weather and bring a snack or a dish to share.

While this event will not include instruction on writing haiku, all skill and interest levels are welcome. It will be easy for the novice to join in, as haiku writing begins simply with observations of nature. Experienced haiku poets and learning resources will be on hand for self study, and mentors will be available for those who want to learn more. 

At this event, you will also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in The Midwest Haiku Rock Traveling Rock Garden exhibition at Brushwood. 

Event is free, but registration is required. 

If you register and find you no longer can attend, please contact Brushwood as space is limited.