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We are all naturalists now.’ But what is nature? What is ‘engagement’ with it? Esther Woolfson, author of Field Notes from a Hidden City and Between Light and Storm – How We Live with Other Species (both Granta) argues that encouraging children and adults to talk about urban nature is one of the most important and neglected areas of possibility for change that there is. Poet and artist, Alec Finlay, has developed a practice that draws attention to urban nature as a way of stimulating our imaginations and our well being. This fascinating conversation of ideas and experience will interest any naturalist and any urban dweller. Supported by Wigtown Festival Company - A Wigtown Wednesday.
We are all naturalists now.’ But what is nature? What is ‘engagement’ with it? Esther Woolfson, author of Field Notes from a Hidden City and Between Light and Storm – How We Live with Other Species (both Granta) argues that encouraging children and adults to talk about urban nature is one of the most important and neglected areas of possibility for change that there is. Poet and artist, Alec Finlay, has developed a practice that draws attention to urban nature as a way of stimulating our imaginations and our well being. This fascinating conversation of ideas and experience will interest any naturalist and any urban dweller. Supported by Wigtown Festival Company - A Wigtown Wednesday.
![Stuart Paterson || Workshop: Writing in Scots [AGES 7-17]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TT7XThkG-14/mqdefault.jpg "Stuart Paterson || Workshop: Writing in Scots [AGES 7-17]
Join author Stuart Paterson, author of A Squatter o’ Bairnrhymes to hear a little bit about the history of the Scots language, where you’ll find different dialects, and how many people speak in Scots. Expect entertaining poetry and the chance to write your own Scots poem about something that matters to you.
SEND YOUR QUESTIONS
You or your teacher can send questions to Stuart before or during the event [questions@wigtownbookfestival.com] for a Q&A session at the end of the workshop.")
