In this hands-on workshop led by Mariah Barber, participants will explore environmental justice through the lens of haiku. Using the traditional 5-7-5 syllable structure, this session will guide students in writing nature-inspired poems that reflect personal and collective relationships with the environment.

Whether you’re new to haikus or a seasoned poet, this workshop offers a unique space to fuse poetic expression with environmental awareness. Come ready to write, reflect, and reimagine the world around you — one haiku at a time.

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Mariah Barber is a dynamic poet, disability advocate, and educator whose work centers healing, justice, and community. With a background in public health and a passion for performance, she uses poetry to illuminate urgent social issues and empower others to do the same.

Hosted by Busboys and Poets @ 14th & V, 2021 14th St., NW, Washington, DC. Learn more here.