Garden of Verses: A Celebration of W.S. Merwin’s Poetry and Living Legacy in Support of The Merwin Conservancy

From the organizers: 

We’re gathering virtually with friends around the world to remember W.S. Merwin on the occasion of his birthday, and to share a vision for stewarding his legacy.

Please join us on September 30 at 12:00pm 12:00pm Hawai‘i / 3:00pm Pacific / 6:00pm Eastern.

We will invite you inside the Merwins’ home, along the trails of the palm forest, and into an extraordinary place that will continue to nurture a vibrant creative life through our collective stewardship.

Carrie Fountain, Roshi Joan Halifax, Edward Hirsch, Jane Hirshfield, Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele, Kealoha, Elizabeth Kapu‘uwailani Lindsey, Howard Norman, Naomi Shihab Nye, Matthew Carlos Schwartz, and Cathy Song will join us remotely to read from Williamʻs poetry and share reflections.

Registration required.