** Rain dates October 20 and 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About Write Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Since 2017, the Department of Public and Professional Writing has worked with campus and community partners to host an annual celebration in October that draws attention to the remarkable variety of writing on our campus and in our community. These celebrations provide opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to write together, publicly and powerfully<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This year we are again joining the National Writing Project and the National Parks Service to host a local Write Out: Awaken the Senses<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>event. We\u2019ll have opportunities for students to get outside, connect to local places and ecosystems, and engage in scientific and creative writing. There are also opportunities for students to share their writing in their classrooms and with others across the country using the hashtags #uri and #writeout on most social media platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Guided events will take place in the North Woods. Guided events at the North Woods will follow the class schedule for M\/W\/F and T\/Th. M\/W\/F classes meet on the hour from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., and T\/Th classes meet at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. Students can choose to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our tent and welcome table will be set up at the edge of the North Woods, on Flag Road, across from the Coastal Institute. Writing 104 classes should meet at the tent at their regularly scheduled times. Others are welcome to join anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Parking adjacent to the North Woods is limited during the academic year. Students with an active parking permit may use the Fine Arts lot, or take the campus shuttle to the Coastal Institute on Flagg Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those with accessibility needs, you can visit the wheel-chair accessible URI Medicinal Gardens anytime to observe and learn more about the plants that contribute to our healing and wellness. Both of these locations provide unique opportunities to experience the natural world and document those experiences through the practice of taking field notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While there is some bench seating in the North Woods, you may want to bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the forest floor for your woodland observations and field note-writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dress for the outdoors! Sturdy walking shoes or athletic shoes are a must. If you decide to hike through the trail, you might consider hiking boots or trail shoes with thicker soles and good ankle support. Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. Light layers will help you prepare for changes in temperature during the day. Consider wearing a hat to shield your face and head from sun and your eyes from the glare. Bring a backpack or hip pack for your water bottle and field notebook. Apply sunscreen and insect repellent. Read more about tick, mosquito, and poison ivy prevention on the Visit<\/a> page of the North Woods website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn About The North Woods<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The North Woods is adjacent to the URI main campus, encompassing 307 acres just to the north across Flagg Road. The land includes 225 acres of forest, wetlands, and headwater streams; intramural athletic fields; and a solar panel array built on a reclaimed Superfund site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cField Notes: How capturing observations \u2018in the field\u2019 can be used to strengthen your writing<\/a>\u201d by AnnaFaith Jorgensen<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this video, AnnaFaith Jorgenson, a former DWELL RA and graduate of the MESM program, discusses her experiences taking different types of field notes and offers different tips and best practices for taking notes and reflecting on field experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Multilingual North Woods Species Identification List<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Using the iNaturalist App<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals around you while generating data for science and conservation. Get connected with a community of millions of scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature! Using the free iNaturalist application can be a fun and easy way to learn more about the plants and animals of the North Woods. iNaturalist can also help to identify species if you upload your own photos. To use iNaturalist, you should download the app and create a free account prior to the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Using Merlin Bird ID App<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Merlin is a free mobile application from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that helps users identify birds by answering a few simple questions about the bird’s location, size, color, and behavior, by taking photos of the bird, or by listening to its sound. The app uses data from the global citizen-science database eBird to provide the most likely species. Merlin also provides access to bird images, audio recordings, tips from experts, range maps, and a tool to build a digital “life list” of birds the user has seen<\/p>\n\n\n\n Polish and submit your writing to be considered for publication in the North Woods Field Guide. Entries should combine natural history, cultural knowledge, and creative expression to introduce a species, habitat, or ecological feature of the North Woods. Entries selected for publication will inform, delight, and deepen readers\u2019 relationships with the North Woods. Take a look at these examples published in the Cascadia Field Guide<\/em><\/a> (2023) for inspiration and guidance. Submit entries with your name, instructor\u2019s name, and email address to: northwoodsfieldguide@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Entries could include trees and other plants, such as poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans<\/em>) or the Red Maple (Acer rubrum<\/em>)\u200b\u200b which is the state tree of Rhode Island, or animals like bobcats (Lynx rufus<\/em>) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus<\/em>), or fungi like Hen of the woods, also known as maitake (Grifola frondosa<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions about Write Out or how you can get involved? Email co-organizers Stephanie West-Puckett, stephwp@uri.edu<\/a> or Madison Jones madisonjones@uri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n **<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden is wheelchair accessible. Field note journals and pre-sharpened pencils will be available. Location TBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Medicinal Garden is in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Building, between Woodward and Tyler Hall. The garden is named after the College of Pharmacy\u2019s founding dean, the late Heber W. Youngken Jr., a pioneer in the study of medicinal plants. Now, with 200 medicinal plants, 500 ornamental plants, 9 birch trees, sodded areas, walkways, benches shaped in the form of birch leaves and a translucent sculptural frieze featuring panels that depict plant life in laboratory slides, the courtyard and garden are places for research and respite from the demands of 21st-century life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n In the medicinal gardens, students can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Write a Shuffle the Senses poem<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Go on a Sensory Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Create a Nature Journal Sound Map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n After the Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Polish and submit your writing to be considered for use in the medicinal garden\u2019s interpretive materials. Writing selected for publication will inform, delight, and deepen readers\u2019 relationships with the medicinal garden. Take a look at these examples published in the Cascadia Field Guide<\/em> (2023) for inspiration. Submit entries with your name, instructor\u2019s name, and email address to: stephwp@uri.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n We look forward to hosting visitors to the North Woods. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the organizers Stephanie West-Puckett (stephwp@uri.edu) and Madison Jones (madisonjones@uri.edu).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Write Out: Awaken the Senses The North Woods and the Medicinal Gardens of URI\u2019s Kingston Campus* October 16 and 17** 8:00 am-5:00 pm * The North Woods is not ADA\/wheelchair accessible. 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Getting Ready for the North Woods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Taking Field Notes in the North Woods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After the Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMedicinal Garden Plant List<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n