Tucson, AZ —

You Are Here: Poetry in Parks, Saguaro National Park

On December 3 at 1 p.m., the public is invited to join Ada Limón for the National Parks Service “Poetry in Parks” unveiling. This event is open to the public.

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will unveil a picnic table with an overlay featuring the poem “Na:nko Ma:s Cewagĭ / Cloud Song” by Ofelia Zepeda.

Seven national parks, including Cape Cod National Seashore, were selected by Limón to be part of her signature project “You are Here: Poetry in Parks.” The initiative is a partnership with the Library of Congress, the National Park Service, and the Poetry Society of America that features site…

Homestead, FL —

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: You Are Here: Poetry in Parks, Everglades National Park

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

On October 8 at 3 p.m., the public is invited to join Ada Limón for the National Parks Service “Poetry in Parks” unveiling. This event is open to the public.

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will unveil a picnic table with an overlay featuring the poem “Ecology” by June Jordan.

Seven national parks, including Cape Cod National Seashore, were selected by Limón to be part of her signature project “You are Here: Poetry in Parks.” The initiative is a partnership with the Library of Congress, the National Park Service, and the Poetry Society of America that…

Cherokee, NC —

You Are Here: Poetry in Parks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

On July 20 at 12 p.m., the public is invited to join Ada Limón for the National Parks Service “Poetry in Parks” unveiling. This event is open to the public.

This special event will feature the unveiling of a special picnic table featuring “the earth is a living thing” by Lucille Clifton, a nature-themed poem selected by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón for this location. After the unveiling, join park staff and partners for fun family activities that connect park science and culture to art.

Drop in—formal program 12–12:30 p.m. and informal stations 1–3 p.m.

Seven national parks, including Great Smoky…

Peninsula, OH —

You Are Here: Poetry in Parks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

On July 12 at 6 p.m., the public is invited to join Ada Limón for the National Parks Service “Poetry in Parks” unveiling. This event is open to the public.

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will unveil a picnic table with an overlay featuring “The valley” by Jean Valentine.

Seven national parks, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park, were selected by Limón to be part of her signature project “You are Here: Poetry in Parks.” The initiative is a partnership with the Library of Congress, the National Park Service, and the Poetry Society of America that features site-specific poetry installations in…

Crescent City, CA —

You Are Here: Poetry in Parks, Redwood National and State Parks

Please join us for the unveiling of the “You Are Here” poetry project with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón and National Parks Service.

You are invited to a special event celebrating poetry and nature at Crescent Beach Picnic Area!

Ada Limón, the nation’s 24th Poet Laureate, will launch her new art installation project, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, the Poetry Society of America, and the National Park Service. “You Are Here” transforms American poems into works of public art which will be installed in parks across the country. This location features “Never Alone” by Francisco…

Ashford, WA —

You Are Here: Poetry in Parks, Mount Rainier National Park

On June 21 at 5 p.m., the public is invited to join Ada Limón for the National Parks Service “Poetry in Parks” unveiling. This event is open to the public.

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will unveil a picnic table with an overlay featuring “Uppermost” by A. R. Ammons.

Seven national parks, including Mount Rainier National Park, were selected by Limón to be part of her signature project “You are Here: Poetry in Parks.” The initiative is a partnership with the Library of Congress, the National Park Service, and the Poetry Society of America that features site-specific poetry installations in the…

Provincetown, MA —

You Are Here: Poetry in Parks, Cape Cod National Seashore

On June 14 at 10 a.m., the public is invited to join Ada Limón for the National Parks Service “Poetry in Parks” unveiling at the trailhead, followed by a short, guided hike on the Beech Forest Trail. This event is open to the public.

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will unveil a picnic table with an overlay featuring Mary Oliver’s poem “Can You Imagine?” at the trailhead of the Beech Forest Trail. Oliver was a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who lived in the Provincetown area for more than 50 years. Oliver was known for her nature poetry and Beech Forest was a special respite for her.

Seven national…

Old Forge, NY —

In person: Robin Wall Kimmerer appearing at Old Forge Library

The Old Forge Library is partnering with other libraries and groups in the area for a community read of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

All are welcome to join the Community Read along! The Old Forge Library will be hosting discussion groups based on sections of the book.

East Hampton, NY —

In person: Robin Wall Kimmerer appearing at Guild Hall of East Hampton

Join Robin Wall Kimmerer for GATHER: Conversations Led by Black and Indigenous Change-Makers.

GATHER spotlights the voices of BIPOC scholars, artists, and leaders, providing lessons on Black & Indigenous histories & traditions, and strategies for moving forward together. The program is co-produced by Guild Hall and Ma’s House & BIPOC Studio