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Parkland Poets are a non-profit society with a mission to bring more poetry into their community and to the world.

The Parkland Poets’ Society was founded in January 2018 in Stony Plain, Alberta. The very first reading happened at the Stony Plain Public Library during an Albertan snowstorm, but 15 poets and poetry enthusiasts braved the snow and ice to see what a poetry reading was all about.

The early days of the Parkland Poets saw two in-person readings each month, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. In 2020, the format moved online to Zoom to keep the poetry and sense of community alive during the Covid-19 pandemic. The online readings were a success, with regular attendance by both local members as well as poets from across the globe. The Stony Plain Public Library relocated during this time. When in-person readings were reintroduced, the format was split to maintain one Zoom reading and one in-person reading each month – ensuring that both local and international members still have a place to share and enjoy poetry.

To learn more, visit their website: parklandpoets.com