Penn State Extension Hosts April 14 Webinar On The Vital Role Of Headwaters - Using The Art Of Haikus For Observing Nature’s Details

The Penn State Extension will host an April 14 webinar to explore the vital role of headwaters and use haiku to notice nature's details, connecting science and poetry—no background needed, just curiosity from Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Headwaters may be small, but they have a big impact, shaping rivers, forests, and the wildlife and communities that rely on them. 

This webinar explores the vital role these first streams play in supporting ecosystems, maintaining water quality, and sustaining human and natural communities. 

Participants will learn what headwaters are, how they function, and the challenges they face, then shift into the art of haiku as a tool for observing and appreciating nature's details. 

Through this session, attendees will see how science and poetry complement one another, sharing themes of observation, simplicity, and connection—no writing or science background required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

Who is this for?

-- Lifelong learners

-- Watershed volunteers

-- Educators

-- Those curious about the intersection of arts and sciences

What will you learn?

-- The role of headwaters in supporting ecosystems, water quality, and communities

-- How headwaters function and the challenges they face

-- Using haiku to observe and appreciate nature's details

-- Connections between science and poetry through themes of observation, simplicity, and connection

Click Here to register and for more information.

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[Posted: March 18, 2026]  PA Environment Digest