“Writing the Natural World”

How do storytellers and poets help to reveal the world around us—and our place in it? At the Feb. 18 meeting of Willamette Writers’ coast branch, Susan DeFreitas, author of “Hot Season,” will focus on writing as a tool for mindfulness in developing and deepening our sense of place. As always, the workshop is free and takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Newport Public Library.