#5Poets5Parks

#5Poets5Parks at Glass City Pavilion 🌳

📅 Date: April 3, 2026
🕕 Time: 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
📍 Location: Glass City Metropark, Toledo, OH 43605, United States

Join us for a captivating evening as we celebrate National Poetry Month with Metroparks Toledo! This special event will feature five talented poets, each presenting their unique works inspired by five beautiful Toledo Metroparks.

✨ What to Expect:

• An inspiring reading from award-winning poets:
  • Cal Freeman
  • Dior J. Stephens
  • Ruelaine Stokes
  • Grace Guy
  • Charles Malone
• A slideshow showcasing stunning photographs of each park.
• Original letterpress prints of the poets' works created by Sven Olaf Nelson from Pineapple Press and Design.
• A signing session along with light refreshments to enjoy.

The event will be hosted by Julie E. Bloemeke, a celebrated poet and former Georgia Author of the Year Poetry Finalist. Don’t miss this beautiful fusion of poetry, nature, and community!

🔗 Register here: Metroparks Toledo Registration