Cascadia Poetics Lab

https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/2026/09/sept-1-2026-poetry-postcard-fest-open-mic-video/

Sept 1, 2026 Poetry Postcard Fest Open Mic Video - Cascadia Poetics LAB News from Cascadia Poetics Lab blog on poetics of the Cascadia bioregion for place-based & zen approaches to 21st century poetry strategies and trends. Focus on spontaneity, place and soul-building.

RIP John Brehm. So glad I had a chance to meet you and do an interview:

John Brehm 1955-2026 - Cascadia Poetics LAB News from Cascadia Poetics Lab blog on poetics of the Cascadia bioregion for place-based & zen approaches to 21st century poetry strategies and trends. Focus on spontaneity, place and soul-building.

More on David McCloskey from Regenerate Cascadia:

A Land of Falling Waters: In Celebration of David McCloskey David McCloskey, who named Cascadia as a bioregion and spent four decades mapping it, passed away on July 3, 2026. A tribute to the mapmaker who taught this region to see itself.

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In Honor of David McCloskey "The Father of Cascadia" - Cascadia Poetics LAB David McCloskey passed away on July 3. In honor of his lifetime of work to create and spread a culture that was deeply connected...

https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/2026/07/michael-holloman-on-clyfford-still-in-cascadia/

Michael Holloman on Clyfford Still in Cascadia - Cascadia Poetics LAB News from Cascadia Poetics Lab blog on poetics of the Cascadia bioregion for place-based & zen approaches to 21st century poetry strategies and trends. Focus on spontaneity, place and soul-building.

https://paulenelson.com/2026/04/27/interview-with-deborah-poe-on-her-submission-to-winter-in-america-still/ Interview with Deborah Poe on her Winter in America (Still submission.

Interview with Deborah Poe on her Submission to Winter in America (Still Visit the post for more.

An interview with Zhang Er from the archives:

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https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/2026/05/cpl-scribfest/ CPL at ScribFest June 20! Poetry as Performance Art.

CPL @ ScribFest - Cascadia Poetics LAB News from Cascadia Poetics Lab blog on poetics of the Cascadia bioregion for place-based & zen approaches to 21st century poetry strategies and trends. Focus on spontaneity, place and soul-building.

https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/2026/04/aldon-nielsen-on-choruses-for-gil-scott-heron/ Who was Gil Scott Heron anyway?

Aldon Nielsen on Choruses for Gil Scott-Heron - Cascadia Poetics LAB Aldon Lynn Nielsen says the time is right to say it straight, Gil Scott-Heron should be recognized as an important writer...

https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/event/cascadia-day-celebration/ May 18 at Vermillion at 7pm come help us celebrate Cascadia Day with many amazing poets.

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