Plant Poetry: Writer's Circle

Join us for Plant Poetry: Writer’s Circle hosted by Natalie Guerra. After a brief educator-led exploration highlighting the Garden’s plant collection, participants will draw on their newly discovered inspiration and write poetry focused on nature—its beauty, form, and function.

Plant Poetry: Writer’s Circle10am – 12pm

Saturday, June 20

Saturday, July 18

Saturday, August 15

Saturday, September 12

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Participant capacity is limited to 20; registration is required. Garden admission included with ticket.

Additional Details

Bring a notebook and a writing utensil.

A portion of this event takes place outdoors; please prepare accordingly.

The majority of the event will take place inside Kapnick Hall; 10 – 15 minutes will be spent outdoors in the Garden.

About the HostNatalie Guerra is a poet from Fort Myers, Florida, and a first-generation American born to Salvadoran parents. She views life through a lens of opportunity and optimism. Although passionate about writing, she studied Biology at the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg and also spent time abroad studying French and Spanish. After working in emergency medicine and pharmacology, Guerra rediscovered her creative voice through poetry. She is the author of over 200 poems focused on G.R.O.W.T.H., an acronym she uses to describe grieving, resting, and writing to heal. Beyond her own work, Guerra actively supports the local literary community by hosting open mics, writer’s circles, and other events for poets and storytellers. She has built a network of over 100 writers across Southwest Florida and continues to create safe spaces for connection and self-expression through writing.