Cascadia Poetics Lab invites you to a series of free outdoor poetry gatherings in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood!
These events bring poetry, creativity, and place-based learning into neighborhood parks – highlighting their cultural, ecological, and community significance.
Guided Poetry writing activities
Personal Universe Deck exercises
Postcard-making/collage table
Park history/native flora
Youth-led programming (Cascadia 2050!)
Event Dates & Locations
April 1, 2026 — 6PM–8PM — yəhaw̓’ Indigenous Creatives Collective
April 18, 2026 — 11AM–1PM — Kubota Garden
April 25, 2026 — 11AM–1PM — Be’er Sheva Park for a blessing of Mapes Creek
May 2, 2026 — 11AM–1PM — Dead Horse Canyon
June 6, 2026 — 11AM–1PM — Pritchard Reserve
Learn more here