Event
"You Are Here: Poetry in Parks" Unveiling with Poet Laureate Ada Limón
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 41.223686, -81.510589
Ledges Shelter: 405 Truxell Road, Peninsula 44264
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Type of Event
The event starts at 6 pm; doors open at 5 pm.
Description
On July 12 at 6 pm, Cuyahoga Valley National Park will host the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón for a special event. Please join us for the unveiling of the "You Are Here" poetry project at the Ledges Shelter.
Seven national parks, including Cuyahoga Valley, were selected by Limón to be part of her signature project “You are Here: Poetry in Parks.” In each park, a picnic table transformed into a work of public art will be unveiled. At the Ledges Shelter, Limón will unveil a picnic table inscribed with Jean Valentine’s poem, “The valley”.
- The event starts at 6 pm; doors open at 5 pm.
- Please bring a lawn chair or blanket if you’re able.
- Additional parking is available at Kendall Lake with a shuttle provided to the event. See below for details. Limited mobility parking is at Ledges Shelter.
- Ada's anthology will be available for purchase at the event.
About Poetry in Parks
Poetry in Parks is a partnership between the National Park Service, Library of Congress, U.S. National Poet Laureate, and Poetry Society of America. The initiative is one half of Ada Limón’s signature project titled, “You Are Here.” The project also includes an anthology of original poems by 50 contemporary American poets. Learn more about Poetry in Parks.
Shuttle Information
Additional parking is available first come, first served at Kendall Lake Trailhead: 1000 Truxell Road, Peninsula 44264. A shuttle will run between this location and the Ledges Shelter every 15 minutes, 5–8:30 pm. Plan accordingly.
- To arrive at the event by 6 pm, plan to catch a shuttle by 5:45 pm.
- The last shuttle will leave the Ledges at 8:15 pm to return to Kendall Lake.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
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