join us on saturday, november 21st at 8:00am for a walk to the river at the national butterfly center📍 we will have the opportunity to pause and read, write and share poetry by the river before returning to the center. my friend andrea and i will be sharing some prompts for those who want to write & bringing books by rgv queer/trans authors that respond to nature, queerness and/or the border. Plz feel free to bring, write or share your own work 🗣️📜✍️
our intentions for the poetry walk are: * to connect with our surroundings * highlight or appreciate the beauty of nature * artistic expression * honor the moment & space poetry is for everyone! you do not have to have experience with it in order to join us. we encourage you to show up as you are. we aim to cultivate a safe space where you won’t be judged.
take care of yourselves: we encourage folks to bring water, a blanket, snacks, or what you need to feel comfortable on this walk. forgot your water? they sell some at the center too! to and from the river the walk is a little less than 2 miles total. 🗺️ folks of all abilities and identities are welcome. rsvp by emailing us (rgvqueerrunclub@gmail.com) or by sending us a dm (@rgvqueerrunclub) 💌 the event is free, tho entry to the butterfly center is $5. if cost is a barrier to attending pls let us know when you rsvp and we may be able to cover the fee for you 🦋
**this walk takes place on private property on national butterfly center in mission, tx. this sanctuary was cut through for a border wall. there may be border patrol and national guard presence in the area. we encourage you to use your own judgment in joining us. please reach out to us if you have any questions.
** after the event concludes, we invite you to check out the butterfly garden.
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acompáñenos el sábado, 21 de noviembre a las 8:00am para un paseo poético hacia el río en el centro nacional de mariposas (national butterfly center). 📍 les invitamos a que tomen una pausa y lean, escriban o compartan poesía junto al río antes de regresarnos a el centro. mi amiga andrea y yo vamos a compartir ejercicios de poesía para los que quieran escribir y libros de poesía de escritores queer/trans del rgv sobre temas como la naturaleza, experiencias queer y/o la frontera para los que buscan inspiración— también siéntete libre de traer, escribir y compartir sus propias obras 🗣️📜✍️ de ida y vuelta al río, el paseo es ~3.2 km en total. gente de todas las capacidades e identidades son bienvenides. confirma su asistencia enviándonos un correo electrónico (rgvqueerrunclub@gmail.com) o por medio de mensaje directo en insta (@rgvqueerrunclub) 💌
nuestro evento es gratis, aunque el costo para entrar al centro son 5 dólares. si el costo presenta un obstáculo a poder participar, porfavor háganoslo saber cuando confirme su asistencia y podríamos cubrir el costo de su asistencia 🦋
**the national butterfly center (el centro de mariposas) es propiedad privada, pero el río grande es una zona fuertemente militarizada y la patrulla fronteriza suele frecuentarla. por favor usan su propio juicio y manténganse segures.**