HSEM2026V

We are made of water; we are connected to each other by water. A watershed is a community of living beings held together by the water that flows through them. Here in Minnesota we are also part of the Mississippi watershed, the largest drainage basin in North America. In this class, we explore many ways of knowing water and we will experiment with ways of writing about ourselves, our relationships, and our communities. In this class you will learn how to write creatively in conversation with scientists, conservationists, cultural critics, and many other types of experts.

In this class you will also spend four days at Itasca Biological Station, which is located at the headwaters to the Mississippi. During our time at research station you will be able to immerse yourself in the unique natural environment and research happening there!