April is the perfect time to take a look outside and get inspired to read and write! Let’s explore the poetry of Ross Gay and some of the various plants you can see and read about on the CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
As a part of CALS Big Read celebration, we invite patrons to express creativity while drawing inspiration from nature. In this workshop, participants will learn painting techniques in the setting of Dunbar Garden.
As a part of the CALS Big Read celebration of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay, we will be on site at Dunbar Garden sharing copies of the poetry collection and inviting attendees to enjoy a poetry walk through the garden.
This program is a part of the CALS 2026 Big Read featuring Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, a collection of poetry by Ross Gay. Participants will explore the themes of Gay's work in their own writing.
Teens who participated in the April 7 Poetry Workshop are invited to share original works of poetry slam, but all are welcome to watch the poetry performance.
This program is a part of the CALS 2026 Big Read featuring Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, a collection of poetry by Ross Gay. Participants will explore the themes of Gay's work in their own writing.