Immerse yourself in nature and reflect on how it has intersected with your life and shaped your perspective. Then, translate those insights into poetry and prose. Experiential learning and activities designed to draw out insights will help you on your creative journey.

Science of Craft is a series through the University of Minnesota’s Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories. Explore the intersection of science, nature, and creativity in a unique field course at the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Enhance your skills in a living laboratory alongside scientists who are both experts in their field and talented craftspeople.