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Join renowned garden photographer Rob Cardillo as he illustrates the crafting of sweeping landscapes and compelling plant close-ups through engaging and instructive stories. From pre-visualizing to post-processing, Cardillo will provide lecture attendees with new tools and new ideas to help them find and translate their own personal vision of “Eden,” even if only using an iPhone. Ticket price includes tour plus raffle tickets […]

Meet two filmmakers renowned for capturing extreme feats of adventure in some of the world’s most remote and inhospitable environments. Based out of British Columbia, Bryan Smith brings stories of adventure to the screen from the South Pacific’s deepest canyons to the frozen waters of Niagara Falls. Keith Ladzinski takes on the seemingly impossible—including chasing tornadoes, hanging from massive natural arches—to document the […]

Natural history photographers working with National Geographic have often emerged from scientific backgrounds, enabling them to reveal wildlife and our natural world in surprising ways. Molecular biologist turned- photographer Prasenjeet Yadav combines his experience in research with his photography skills to highlight natural history and science stories in Asia. Anand Varma has developed innovative techniques to create stunning images of creatures whose details […]

Do you write stories? Creative Nonfiction? Poems? Other kinds of creative work? Sharing something you’ve written is a big step, but overwhelmingly rewarding. Join published writer Margaret Montet for an illuminating session on selecting relevant markets, writing effective query letters, submitting work, record-keeping, promoting your work, and celebrating literary success! We’ll discuss resources for exploring publishing opportunities. Margaret Montet's narratives of place are […]