

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In the Spirit of Thoreau
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:15 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: In partnership with Polk County Conservation and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, join Iowa PBS on April 25 for a special event inspired by the new PBS film, Henry David Thoreau. The afternoon will begin at 1 p.m. at the Jester Park Nature Center with a short screening, setting the stage for an experience centered on observation, reflection and connection with the natural world. 

Following the introduction, participants will be divided into two small groups. One group will begin with a guided nature walk led by Polk County Conservation staff, encouraging participants to slow down and observe the landscape in the spirit of Thoreau. The second group will be guided through a reflective writing exercise that explores themes of authenticity, environmental stewardship and civic responsibility, with time to capture their thoughts in provided reflection journals. 

Midway through the afternoon, the groups will switch so that everyone has the opportunity to experience both the nature walk and the poetry workshop. Light refreshments will offer time for conversation and connection. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit their poem for consideration to be featured in the Iowa Natural Heritage magazine. 

Spend an afternoon observing, reflecting and creating. Registration is required: https://www.iowapbs.org/events/13939/spirit-thoreau

Major funding for Henry David Thoreau was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members: The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment and Mark A. Tracy. Major funding was also provided by Jeff Skoll, the Mansueto Foundation, Tyson Foods, Inc., and The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. Additional funding was provided by the Tyson Family Foundation Inc, The Neil and Anna Rasmussen Foundation, Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc, Jim and Mona Mylen through The HeartSpace Fund, and Elizabeth Kenny.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/granger/in-the-spirit-of-thoreau/200029829025403
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.iowapbs.org/events/13939/spirit-thoreau?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=granger-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Granger
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jester Park Nature Center
- **lat**: 41.782388996826
- **long**: -93.789686141822
- **full address**: Jester Park Nature Center, 12130 NW 128th St,Granger, Iowa, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Iowa PBS (https://allevents.in/org/iowa-pbs/6083760)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Jester Park Nature Center, 12130 NW 128th St,Granger, Iowa, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Iowa PBS
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, literary-art, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about In the Spirit of Thoreau ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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