“Living on the Land” Essay Contest in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Tecumseh Land Trust

Tecumseh Land Trust and WYSO (91.3 FM) radio are co-sponsoring a contest for writers to reflect personally on the theme, “Living on the Land.” Submission is free. Deadline is December 15, 2014. Winners will be selected in three categories — Middle School (6th-8th grades), High School and Adult — and notified by mid-February 2015.

 

“Living on the Land” Writing Workshops

In conjunction with the essay contest, a series of optional, free, one-hour workshops will be presented by professional writers and instructors to help participants compose competitive entries. 

Workshop dates and venues include:

 

September 28, 2-3 p.m.: Glen Helen Vernet Ecological Center, 405 Corry Street, Yellow Springs

October 1, 7-8 p.m.: WYSO studios, 150 E. South College Street, Yellow Springs

October 18, 2-3 p.m.: Blue Jacket Books, 30 S. Detroit Street, Xenia

October 25, 2-3 p.m.: Xenia Public Library, 76 E. Market Street, Xenia

Nov. 1, 2-3 p.m.: Antioch College, Coretta Scott King Center, Yellow Springs

Nov. 8, 2-3 p.m.: Clark County Public Library, 201 S. Fountain Avenue, Springfield

 

See rules and guidelines here: