W is for Winter

Join author Joan Duris for a creative and fun-filled afternoon for children and adults to design their own, unique book. Explore, imagine, and discover the world of books and gain a better understanding of the writing process as you begin creating your own masterpiece. This family program will use the natural world as inspiration. After our outdoor exploration, led by Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center Naturalist Kim Noyes, we’ll return indoors to begin designing your own book as Joannie shares tips from her experience writing B is for Berkshires.  Joannie wrote and illustrated her first book at age nine, and her passion for writing children’s books is equaled by her love of winter.  A long-time member of the Northfield Mountain Ski Patrol, her new book, B is for Berkshires, was published in 2015 by Islandport Press.  Bring your imagination, a camera (cell phone is fine,) and dress for the outdoors in warm layers.  Warm footwear is essential.  If we are open for skiing, snowshoes are required.  Check out   http://www.joanduris.com/   Participants will leave with a book they have begun to be able to finish working on at home. The program meets inside the cozy, pellet-stove heated yurt behind the Visitor Center. For ages 7 and older.