Teresa’s writing is always honest and open. She looks at the world and reflects on it from deep within herself. I love how she doesn’t label anything as good or bad but rather sits with whatever reality she finds herself in, and how she uses her writing and journaling to find solace, guidance and truth.
I met Teresa when she organized a writing circle in Armstrong a few years back and I found that she had a gentle way of encouraging and inspiring writing. Teresa firmly believes that each and every one of us have a unique voice; a voice that is needed in the world. Her eyes light up as she describes how a moment in the forest can provide inspiration for her writing, guidance in tough times, as well as solace and joy. She has a desire to share her inspiration to help others find healing and creativity through their own wild writer journey.
When we meet in the forest to plan the classes, the chickadees are flitting about above our heads and the cedars are cleaning the smoke-filled air from nearby wildfires. Connecting with nature and finding a way to express what’s in our hearts have never felt more pressing.
Teresa is passionate about working on environmental concerns and climate action. She is a member of the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Climate Action (ASCA) group and has used her powerful voice to write columns and information about how we can take climate action with the intention to inspire and show others how important it is that we care for our planet and for coming generations.
Teresa has been writing daily for over five decades and has published numerous articles and columns. She worked at the Okanagan College for 28 years as an instructor and as a facilitator with the Okanagan Indian Band for 6 years.
I am always learning something new when I’m around Teresa, and I’m delighted to be teaching this combination class of writing inspiration, nature and foraging. All my favourite things rolled into one.
Information about class and how to register, see below. We would love to see you!
Foraging & Writing in the Wild
Come inspire your writing creativity!
Discover foraging in the wild!
You will connect more deeply to
your creativity & writing in a
supportive setting through
writing prompts, reflection, & games.
You will deepen your intimacy with
the forest and your own wild writer
through foraging for and identifying wild plants.
Start Date: September 14th End Date: October 5th
Time: 4-6pm Price: $80 (4 Sessions)
Location: 4528 Sleepy Hollow Road, Spallumcheen, B.C.
Ages: need to be able to read and write (9 years old +)
Bring: pen/paper, drinking water & suitable clothes/footwear for outdoors
Register: Foraging and Writing in the Wild Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Rec Guide, Pg 16 or
Mikaela Cannon: mikicannon@gmail.com: columnist, wilderness guide & author,
Teresa Proudlove: teresaproudlove@telus.net: facilitator, columnist & author
Thanks for your kind and generous description of me. I too, have deep respect for your wisdom, inspiration and most lovely nature! So looking forward to our time together foraging and writing in the forest!
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