This October, Sara and I will co-instruct a workshop on communications tools and techniques for activists. We’ll join Bill Dietrich, Eric DePlace, Karen Uffelman and Institute staff at North Cascades Environmental Learning Center on October 2-4, 2009.

From the course description:

Join North Cascades Institute this fall on the shores of Diablo Lake for a unique retreat designed to strengthen the communication skills of individuals who work and write for nonprofits. We’ve assembled a crack team of experts to lead us through exercises, presentations and group discussions covering topics such as blogging, environmental storytelling, Twitter, photojournalism, web-based presentations and some of the nitty-gritty business of activist communications, including the business of grant writing, partnerships, publicity and publication. By the end of the weekend, you and your organization will have gained new techniques and tools for communicating your group’s stories clearly, persuasively and in a way that reaches the largest audience possible.

The Institute is offering $100 off tuition, which means you can register for as low as $175 per person. Price includes two nights lodging and six meals.

Benj’s September photography workshop at the Learning Center is full.