Location:
Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center
Room 2208
4131 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Maryland Public Television, College Park Scholars, The University of Maryland Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and The Indigenous Futures Lab invite you to participate in a discussion of how the rights of natural systems can be taken into account as we manage land. Ecuador was the first modern nation to recognize these rights in their constitution in 2008. We will explore the impacts of that decision and explore ways to incorporate Indigenous practices into the management of the University of Maryland. Our panel will be moderated by Tim Knight, Director of the Environment, Technology, and Economy Scholars program and will consist of Meg Smolinski, University of Maryland Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Shelbi Nahwilet Meissner, Indigenous Futures Lab, Carla Cardenas and Constanza Prieto Figelist, both with the Earth Law Center.
This event is FREE but advance registration is required: https://mptevents.regfox.com/wildhope-arboretum
Following the presentation, attendees can explore the University of Maryland Arboretum and Gardens at their own pace. The campus has a variety of garden spaces containing a wide array of plant species to admire. A collection of statues and memorial plaques all over campus tell a detailed story of UMD's history. Resources will be provided to make the most out of your self-guided tour! This event is part of the MPT's Wild Hope engagement grant in collaboration with The WNET Group and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios.