From the time of the ancient philosophers, we’ve known that walking in nature fosters creativity and imaginative thinking.

Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell has written and published many poems and essays that first began percolating on her regular walks in The Parklands. On Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 10:00 am, join her at the PNC Achievement Center for a guided walk along the Black Willow Trail and The Parklands Poetry Trail. Along the way, participants can pause to snap photos, jot down notes, and capture inspiration from the sights and sounds of the natural world.

When we complete our leisurely hike, participants will return to the PNC Center Classrooms to reflect on what makes an engaging poem or short essay and begin drafting their own work, inspired by discoveries made along the trail.

This course is FREE for Members of The Parklands and $10 for non-members. You can become a Member today by making a donation!

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Kathleen Driskell is an award-winning teacher, poet, and essayist who has published many books of poems and was recently appointed Kentucky Poet Laureate by Governor Andy Beshear. She is Professor of Creative Writing and Chair of the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University. Learn more about Kathleen and her work at kathleendriskell.com