The sweet smell of black locust blossoms!
Nancy J. Hayden
959 Dutch Neck
Waldoboro ME 04572
nancynorthwindarts@gmail.com
I am a writer, artist, organic farmer, ecologist, and lifelong learner newly planted in mid coast Maine. I was one of those kids who loved school, not just for the learning aspects, but for the socializing and group activities. I was in the band (I played bassoon), musical plays, writing, and other groups. Since I liked taking classes, it’s not surprising that I’ve earned a bunch of different degrees over the past 30 years, starting with a BS in forest biology from the College of Environmental and Science and Forestry in Syracuse, an MS and PhD in environmental engineering from Michigan State University in Lansing, a BA in studio art, a BA in English from the University of Vermont, and an MFA in creative writing from Stonecoast Creative Writing Program at the University of Southern Maine. I was an environmental engineering professor at the University of Vermont for over 20 years, but retired early to spend more time on writing, art and our farm, The Farm Between, which we recently sold. We decided to downsize and slow down. Our new place is called Northwind Gardens. I love nature and the outdoors and I was in the Peace Corps in Kenya in the early 1980s. I’ve been married for 38 years and shared in raising our family. I’ve been blessed to have been able to pursue my creative interests whether its writing, making art, or gardening.