Salt River Sounds: An Immersive Listening & Creative Writing Experience
Event description
- Academic events
- Arts and entertainment
- Family friendly
- Free
- Open to the public
This gathering is an opportunity to slow down, tune in and experience the Salt River in a new way. Through active listening, moments of reflection and creative writing, we'll explore the river as a source of inspiration, memory and connection.
No writing experience is necessary, just a curiosity and a willingness to listen. Gather in community as we discover how sound, story and place can deepen our relationship with one of Arizona's most iconic waterways.
During our time together, we will...
- Listen to a 41-minute compilation of recordings along the Salt River from Saguaro Lake to Central Avenue.
Practice deep listening & being present with the evolving soundscape.
- Write a personal reflective piece as you listen — this can be a poem, story, letter, memory, vision, mood board, etc.
- Collaborate on a communal poem about the Salt River.
- Share your piece to be included in the community collection.
This event is open to all ages and experience levels. Please RSVP for headcount.
Date
Friday, September 25, 2026
Time
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (MST)
Cost