Durango Diaries, the biweekly storyteller series hosted by
The event will be held at 6 p.m. at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Speakers will include:
Katrina Blair, who grew up in Durango and became enamored with wild plants and wild places. She moved away for college, but returned to fall in love with the land and its people. She took up residence in a tepee to live close with the Earth.David Siegrist, who lives in a 750-square-foot yurt near Turtle Lake. He has had an interest in alternative living styles since he was a child, and he says that living in a yurt has allowed him to connect with his surroundings and the weather in a unique way.Shana Little, who was born and raised on a cattle farm in rural Texas but has moved a number of times, always wanted to live in small confines. For Little, tiny living represents three things: a love of small spaces, great interior design and being debt-free. She has been able to design the home of her dreams – a tiny home built by Rocky Mountain Tiny House.This is the fourth session of Season 5 of Durango Diaries. The season will continue through May at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Durango library. Upcoming event topics are:
March 18: Self-care. A popular buzzword, self-care is more than getting a massage, it’s taking care of your mind, body and soul. Three local self-care professionals will share their stories about how they discovered their paths.
April 1: Urban legends. From settlers hiding gold to ghosts haunting the town’s underground tunnels, Durango is full of urban legends, some of which are based on fact. For April Fool’s Day, three storytellers share some of the tall tales about the place we call home.
April 22: Earth Day. The world just recorded its second-hottest year on record. Storms appear to be stronger and more erratic than ever. But what can residents in rural Southwest Colorado do to make a difference? Three speakers share their stories about environmental activism.
May 6: Inventors. Coming up with an idea is just half the battle; manufacturing and producing your idea from start to finish is what separates the dreamers from inventors. Three local inventors will share their journeys from idea to item.
The podcast of each Durango Diaries, including past seasons, can be heard on iTunes, Spotify or the Herald’s website at durangoherald.com/durangodiaries.
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