Conversations around the Green Fire: Robin Wall Kimmerer Center for Humans and Nature 2024-10-22 | Conversations around the Green Fire: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Under Cover: Interview with artist Mary Lou Zelazny Center for Humans and Nature 2020-12-28 | Meet the artist behind behind our Fall 2020 Minding Nature cover. In this Instagram Live interview, CHN Senior Editor Anja Claus is in conversation with our featured artist Mary Lou Zelazny about her paintings, process, and insights into the world of trees. See her featured artwork here: humansandnature.org/the-eyed-walnut-groveCover image: Mary Lou Zelazny, The BlackEyed Tree 2, 2017, acrylic, collage, oil on canvas
Humans and Nature Grassland Interview voices & After the Burn OCT 15 2019 4 Center for Humans and Nature 2019-11-12 | The Center for Humans & NatureMINDING NATURE, Fall 2019; Volume 12.3DRAGGING THROUGH THE FIRE: ON ERIN WIERSMA’S KONZA PRAIRIE, Colin EdgingtonErin Wiersma process footage filmed 2018Voices of John Blair, Director of Konza Prairie Biological Station, interviewed 2019 by Katie Kingery Page.video excerpts from AFTER THE BURN by Erin Wiersma; Evert Nelson, Videographer; Katie Kingery-Page & Erin Wiersma, Video Editor.Audio excerpts from GRASSLAND INTERVIEW (VOICES) ongoing project by Katie Kingery-Page. Voice of John Blair, director of Konza Prairie Biological Station
Walking the Way of Coyote Center for Humans and Nature 2018-09-12 | Author Gavin Van Horn leads us on a walk through the themes of his new book, The Way of Coyote: Shared Journeys in the Urban Wilds (University of Chicago Press, 2018). The book explores how wildlife can awaken urban dwellers to a shared sense of place and fate, and in this video trailer, we meet many of the wild creatures who offer parallels to Van Horn's own efforts to adapt as an urban transplant to Chicago. Learn more about The Way of Coyote and purchase the book here: humansandnature.org/the-way-of-coyoteVideo filmed and edited by Yoni Goldstein and Hadley Austin. Formidable EntitiesDrone footage by Andrew Benz. Trail cam footage courtesy of PimmimemomMusic by Breathe Owl Breathe
Wyatt Hersey at the 2018 Geography of Hope Conference Center for Humans and Nature 2018-04-06 | 2018 Geography of Hope: Wyatt Hersey—painter, illustrator, and natural historian
Strachan Donnelley on the Center for Humans and Nature Center for Humans and Nature 2018-04-03 | Founder and first president Strachan Donnelley shares his vision for the Center for Humans and Nature.
Ceara Donnelley on Frog Pond Philosophy Center for Humans and Nature 2018-02-06 | Co-editor Ceara Donnelley tells the story of the creation and significance of her father Strachan Donnelley's collection of essays, Frog Pond Philosophy: Essays on the Relationship between Humans and Nature (University Press of Kentucky 2018). A philosopher and ethicist, Strachan Donnelley founded the Center for Humans and Nature and pioneered the exploration and promotion of the idea that humans have moral and civic responsibilities to natural ecosystems. Learn more about Frog Pond Philosophy and purchase the book here: humansandnature.org/frog-pond-philosophyVideo filmed and edited by Yoni Goldstein, with Julia Pello. Mass Ornament Films LLCMusic by Colleen
Wildness - Enrique Salmon on kincentric ecology Center for Humans and Nature 2017-07-04 | Enrique Salmon discusses indigenous perceptions of the human-nature relationship through the notion of "kincentric" ecology and the challenges that come along with labeling something as "wild".
Laura Watt on Drakes Bay Oyster Farm- Wildness Center for Humans and Nature 2017-07-02 | Prof. Laura Watt reflects on the loss of Drake’s Bay oyster farm and discusses the importance of integrating production and recreation landscapes.
Urban Wildlife Institute - Wildness Center for Humans and Nature 2017-05-02 | Seth Magle of The Lincoln Park Zoo Urban Wildlife Institute explores the often overlooked wilderness found within urban areas.
Green Corps Chicago - Wildness Center for Humans and Nature 2017-05-02 | Discover how Green Corps Chicago has become a leader in the ecological restoration movement.
Michael Howard - Wildness Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Michael Howard talks about the community around Eden Place Nature Center on Chicago's South Side.
2017 Geography of Hope: Ernesto Sanchez Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Artist and mask dancer Ernesto Sanchez performs at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Honoring the Past, Imagining the Future Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Wendy Johnson, Ilarion Merculieff, and Celia Herrera Rodriguez speak at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Sky Road Webb Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Sky Road Webb, president of the Marin American Indian Alliance, speaks at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Cherrie Moraga Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Activist writer, essayist, and playwright Cherrie Moraga speaks at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: What Kind of Ancestor Do You Want to Be? Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | John Hausdoerffer, Winona LaDuke, Drew Dellinger, and Melissa Nelson speak at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service. Read John Hausdoerffer's response to our question: What Kind of Ancestor Do You Want to Be?" http://www.humansandnature.org/what-is-your-rice
2017 Geography of Hope: Welcome Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Steve Costa, Melissa Nelson, and Joanne Campbell lead the welcome for the 2017 Geography of Hope gathering. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Lyla June Johnston - All Nations Rise Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Musician, poet, and Native rights activist Lyla June Johnston performs her song "All Nations Rise" at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Lyla June Johnston - Mamwlad Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Musician, poet, and Native rights activist Lyla June Johnston performs her song "Mamwlad" at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Lyla June Johnston—Sundance Year Round Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Musician, poet, and Native rights activist Lyla June Johnston performs her song "Sundance Year Round" at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Greg Sarris Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Greg Sarris, writer, educator, and Tribal Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, speaks at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Drew Dellinger Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | Spoken word poet, writer, and activist Drew Dellinger speaks at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Nikky Finney Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-07 | National Book Award–winning poet Nikky Finney reads her poems "Brown Country," "The Vertigo," and "Penguin Mullet Bread" at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Catching Up With the Past Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-06 | Melissa Nelson, Celia Herrera Rodriguez, Brooke Williams, and Lauret Savoy speak at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Winona LaDuke Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-06 | Native American activist, educator, and writer Winona LaDuke speaks at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was "Ancestors and the Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service. Read Winona LaDuke's response to our question "What Kind of Ancestor Do You Want to Be?" http://www.humansandnature.org/how-to-be-better-ancestors
2017 Geography of Hope: Becoming Native to a Place Center for Humans and Nature 2017-04-06 | Brooke Hecht, Lyla June Johnston, Nicky Finney, and Ilarion Merculieff speak at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was “Ancestors & The Land: Our Past, Present, and Future" held in Point Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, the Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the US Forest Service.
2017 Geography of Hope: Lyla June Johnston on Forgiveness Center for Humans and Nature 2017-03-22 | Lyla June Johnston speaks at the 2017 Geography of Hope Conference. This year's theme was “Ancestors & The Land: Our Past, Present & Future" held in Pt. Reyes, California. The conference is a partnership of Black Mountain Circle, the Center for Humans and Nature, Point Reyes Books, and the U.S. Forest Service.
Aaron Abeyta - Wildness Center for Humans and Nature 2017-03-20 | Aaron Abeyta reflects on the sacredness and wildness of the land he grew up on.
Rod Nash - Wildness Center for Humans and Nature 2017-03-20 | Rod Nash contrasts the human tendency to control the environment with 'wilderness'.
Devon Pena - Wildness Center for Humans and Nature 2017-03-20 | Devon Pena talks about the 'water democracy' of the Acequia people.
Mistinguette Smith - Wildness Center for Humans and Nature 2017-03-20 | Mistinguette Smith discusses her work with the Black Land Project and how people connect to the land.
Love + Evolution: Jeff Schloss and David Sloan Wilson Center for Humans and Nature 2017-03-06 | Center Senior Scholars Jeff Schloss and David Sloan Wilson discuss the evolution of altruism at our Love + Evolution event, in partnership with Wisconsin Public Radio's To the Best of Our Knowledge.
Water Ethic: Curt Meine in Conversation with Dorene Day Center for Humans and Nature 2016-08-31 | A Conversation on an American Water Ethic, with Dorene Day and Curt Meine. This interview was held at the 2015 "Conference on Water Ethics," Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI. For more videos and essays visit our Fostering a Water Ethic page.
Water Ethic: Curt Meine in Conversation with Josephine Mandamin Center for Humans and Nature 2016-08-30 | A Conversation on an American Water Ethic, with Josephine Mandamin and Curt Meine. This interview was held at the 2015 "Conference on Water Ethics," Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI. For more videos and essays visit our Fostering a Water Ethic page.
Sylvia Earle: How can zoos and aquariums foster cultures of care and conservation? Center for Humans and Nature 2016-08-02 | From the Center for Humans and Nature's Questions for a Resilient Future series. This presentation was held at the South Carolina Aquarium as part of their Holland Lifelong Learning series. For more on the question "How can zoos and aquariums foster cultures of care and conservation?" visit: http://www.humansandnature.org/how-can-zoos-and-aquariums-foster-cultures-of-care-and-conservation.
Jeanne Gang: How can zoos and aquariums foster cultures of care and conservation? Center for Humans and Nature 2016-08-02 | From the Center for Humans and Nature's Questions for a Resilient Future series. This presentation was held at the South Carolina Aquarium as part of their Holland Lifelong Learning series. For more on the question "How can zoos and aquariums foster cultures of care and conservation?" visit: http://www.humansandnature.org/how-can-zoos-and-aquariums-foster-cultures-of-care-and-conservation.
Call of the Forest Conference: A Panel on Climate Change Center for Humans and Nature 2016-05-03 | A panel discussion with Rick Bass, Linda Sheehan, and Osprey Orielle Lake, moderated by Mia Monroe, on the interconnections of climate, water, forest, policy, and community. From the 2016 "Call of the Forest: Water, Climate, Spirit" event in Pt. Reyes, CA. Find more videos at http://www.humansandnature.org/videos#.
Call of the Forest Conference: A Panel on Spirit Center for Humans and Nature 2016-05-03 | A panel discussion with Joanne Campbell, Diana Beresford-Kroeger, and Mary Evelyn Tucker, moderated by Wendy Johnson, on the relationship between the land and spirit. From the 2016 "Call of the Forest: Water, Climate, Spirit" event in Pt. Reyes, CA. Find more videos at http://www.humansandnature.org/videos#.
Call of the Forest Conference: A Panel on Water Center for Humans and Nature 2016-05-03 | A panel discussion with Betsy Damon, Linda Sheehan, and Brock Dolman, moderated by Brooke Hecht, on the interconnections of water, policy, and community. From the 2016 Call of the Forest event in Pt. Reyes, CA. Find more videos at http://www.humansandnature.org/videos#.
A Conversation on an American Water Ethic, with Jeremy Schmidt and Curt Meine Center for Humans and Nature 2016-04-20 | From the Center for Humans and Nature's Fostering a Water Ethic project, contemplate the many compelling reasons as to why a water ethic is essential for helping us do the right thing by each other, by the generations that follow us, and by the whole community of life. For more visit: http://www.humansandnature.org/water-ethics-climate-change
The Importance of a Water Ethic: with Jane Elder, Dorene Day, Jeremy Schmidt, and more... Center for Humans and Nature 2016-03-16 | From the Center for Humans and Nature's Fostering a Water Ethic project, contemplate the many compelling reasons as to why a water ethic is essential for helping us do the right thing by each other, by the generations that follow us, and by the whole community of life. For more visit: http://www.humansandnature.org/water-ethics-climate-change
Questions for a Resilient Future: Culture, Conscience, & Capitalism with Jonathan Haidt Center for Humans and Nature 2015-12-27 | From the Center for Humans and Nature's Questions for a Resilient Future series held at the American Museum of Natural History. For more on the question "What are the connections between culture and conscience?" http://www.humansandnature.org/what-are-the-connections-between-culture-and-conscience
Questions for a Resilient Future: Culture, Conscience, & Capitalism with Mel Konner final - updated Center for Humans and Nature 2015-12-14 | From the Center for Humans and Nature's Questions for a Resilient Future series held at the American Museum of Natural History. For more on the question "What are the connections between culture and conscience?" http://www.humansandnature.org/what-are-the-connections-between-culture-and-conscience
Does hunting make us human? Roosevelt IV speaks with Mary Zeiss Stange and Jan Dizard Center for Humans and Nature 2015-11-16 | From the Center for Humans and Nature's Questions for a Resilient Future series held at the College of Charleston in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, the Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation CERES Foundation. For more on the question "Does hunting make us human?" visit http://www.humansandnature.org/does-hunting-make-us-human
Connections between hunting and humanity with Jan Dizard Center for Humans and Nature 2015-11-11 | From the Center for Humans and Nature's Questions for a Resilient Future series held at the College of Charleston in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, the Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation CERES Foundation. For more on the question "Does hunting make us human?" visit http://www.humansandnature.org/does-hunting-make-us-human
Connections between hunting and humanity with Mary Zeiss Stange Center for Humans and Nature 2015-11-03 | From the Center for Humans and Nature's Questions for a Resilient Future series held at the College of Charleston in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, the Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation CERES Foundation. For more on the question "Does hunting make us human?" visit http://www.humansandnature.org/does-hunting-make-us-human
In Conversation: West Marin Women and the Land Center for Humans and Nature 2015-08-04 | Connect with the 'Women And The Land" via presentations from leading thinkers at the 2015 Geography of Hope conference in Pt. Reyes, California: http://www.humansandnature.org/--videos--conversations-around-the-green-fire--project-29.php
When Rivers Change Direction: Eddies, Upwellings, and Avulsions (panel 7) Center for Humans and Nature 2015-08-04 | Connect with the 'Women And The Land" via presentations from leading thinkers at the 2015 Geography of Hope conference in Pt. Reyes, California: http://www.humansandnature.org/--videos--conversations-around-the-green-fire--project-29.php
Mapping a New Geography of Hope: Robin Wall Kimmerer Keynote Center for Humans and Nature 2015-07-27 | Connect with the 'Women And The Land" via presentations from leading thinkers at the 2015 Geography of Hope conference in Pt. Reyes, California: http://www.humansandnature.org/--videos--conversations-around-the-green-fire--project-29.php
The Dance of Love & Fear: Stories of Resistance & Resilience Center for Humans and Nature 2015-07-07 | Connect with the 'Women And The Land" via presentations from leading thinkers at the 2015 Geography of Hope conference in Pt. Reyes, California: http://www.humansandnature.org/--videos--conversations-around-the-green-fire--project-29.php
