Nature Poetry: 30 days of nature writing practice

Friday 21 March - saturday 19 April, 2025 (NZ time)

 
 

Join me for 30 days of this gentle writing practice: sit in nature, see what you notice, write it down. Let’s choose what we give our attention to, and use this writing practice to bring calm into our days.

Each day we will take a few minutes to connect with the natural world around us. As we sit quiet and still, what do we notice? What do we see, hear, sense and feel? In finding words to express the experience, we connect our inner world to the world around us.

Each day I will share some thoughts on nature writing and poetry, and my own writing for that day. I invite you to share your writing too, as well as any reflections on the practice. Your sharing is very welcome, but optional. You get to choose!.

We are not aiming for finished poems, but rather the practice that makes poetry possible—presence, attention and putting our first words on the page.

What you need

  • 5 minutes each day

  • Access to nature (outside, inside, through a window, next to a houseplant…)

  • Something to write on and with

  • Internet access to join the community

PRICE

  • Option One: NZ$49.00

  • Option Two: If you are not in a position to pay the full amount, please offer a koha (donation) of your choice.

details

  • Start date: Friday 21 March (NZ time)

  • End date: Saturday 19 April (NZ time)

  • On registering, you’ll receive a link to our private online community.

    • This is hosted on Mighty Networks. You will be able to log in on your PC, or get the free app for your phone.

    • The community space is intuitive and easy to navigate. I will be available to help you if have any questions or need support.

 
 
 
 

What to expect

Some lovely things I hope you'll experience in our 30 days together:

  • A simple, sustainable writing practice.

  • Feeling more connected to Mother Earth.

  • Feelings of calm from being in nature each day.

  • Deepened presence and sharpened attention.

  • The joy of expressing yourself in writing.

  • Being in community with other nature-loving writers.

  • Being held in a space that respects your sovereignty and wisdom.

  • No grading, no judging, no comparing—simply honouring the experience and expression of each person.

 
 
 
 

Feedback from previous courses:

“As a guide and catalyst for tuning into that voice within, Mary blows me away. It’s transformative in both a gentle and a deep way.” ~ TraceyKay

“I can't recommend Mary Walker or her course on creative expression enough. If you have an insistent sense that there is something you want to say or create but are feeling stuck, Mary is a wise and brilliant guide.” ~ Hyeon-Ju

“Mary Walker is a gentle-but-oh-so-wise guide who helps you open the portal of your creative heart.” ~ Kate

“Mary Walker is brilliant at showing you the way to tune into whatever creative impulses you might have.” ~ Tracey