Nature of Literacy

Nature of Literacy Series: Story Sundays

Everyone has a story to tell, including Mother Earth and her inhabitants. KNC’s Nature of Literacy series of free programs encourage a connection to nature and promote various forms of literacy. This includes reading, oral storytelling, nature writing, field journaling, or creative writing. These programs provide a wonderful way to enjoy family time outdoors while cultivating a love of literacy.

KNC believes that connections to nature and literacy are essential to the well-being of all people. In an effort to foster both in our greater community, Nature of Literacy events are held bi-monthly on Sunday afternoons through the school year. They are free for all and KNC admission is included with program attendance. No registration required. Programs will take place in an outdoor space, so please dress appropriately.

Upcoming Nature of Literacy programs:  

Audience: All ages  |  When: Select Sundays through June, 2-3 pm
Fee: Programs are free and include KNC admission.  |  Registration: No registration is required, simply drop-in.

The Nature of Literacy series will take a summer break after the June 12 program and return in September with more stories to tell.

May 1: Fresh Food Stories 
Join Heather Jonna Frayer, a Fresh Food Fairy, at DeLano Farms as she shares the stories, wonders and fun of fresh food! Activities will include Bike Blender Slushies. Participants are encouraged to ride the bike and sample a slushie!   

Meet: DeLano Farms (at the picnic tables near the parking lot), 555 W. E Avenue.

 

May 15: Rootead Community Drum & Dance

Come and experience drumming and dancing from the African diaspora. Learn how movement and drumming are used in African storytelling traditions. Part of the Afternoon of Movement programming. Meet: Arboretum Amphitheater

Note: Please park at KNC Camp for this event.

 

June 12: Finding Stories in the Natural Environment   

Join us on the trails at the DeLano Farms side of KNC, as we study natural features for hints about how the land was formed. Participants can create their own landmark features booklet. Meet: DeLano Farms parking lot, 555 W. E Avenue.  

 

 

An Afternoon of Movement & Dance

Sunday, May 15, 2- 4:45 pm

Free programs include KNC admission – no registration required.

2-3 p.m: Rootead Community Drum & Dance
Come and experience drumming and dancing from the African diaspora. Learn how movement and drumming are used in African storytelling traditions. Part of the Nature of Literacy series. Meet: Arboretum Amphitheater

4-4:45 p.m: Wellspring Dance Academy’s Community Dance Showcase
Join Wellspring’s Youth Performing Ensemble and others for a Community Dance Showcase. Meet: Arboretum Amphitheater

Community organizations at the showcase include:

• Wellspring’s Youth Performing Ensemble (YPE)
• Young Dancers Initiative (YDI)
• Boys & Girls Club of Kalamazoo
• Move with Joy

Note: Please park at KNC Camp.

Rain backup will be in the upper level of the KNC Camp Barn.