Work with scientists in creatively engaging the community around the importance of forests (economy, ecosystem services, climate, mental health). Immersed in local forests, they’ll capture their unique observations through an interaction between a piece of paper and elements of the forest itself.

A film about the challenges of devoting one’s life’s work to the study of climate change. The film will feature audio recordings of conversations between the filmmaker and Hubbard Brook researchers about the personal and emotional impacts of their work, combined with footage of field work and data collection methods.

What are the criteria of “care” for both humans and trees to become centenarians? How might interspecies communication combat social isolation, particularly in aging populations? By offering NYC elders “Tree Pals,” I plan to document the audio-visual story of these caring interactions to amplify the power of relationships.

The “Routes” project aims to conduct research into the development of root systems and their socio-economic significance within the urban landscape of New York City to create new subterranean maps that show their intricacy with other urban systems, through drawings and multimedia installations.

Through community partnerships and collaborative research I will develop a series of site-specific sound + performance installations for outdoor natural site/s along the Mississippi River Gorge that will have both in-person and virtual components for the wider community to participate in and learn to hear the song of the river.

An interdisciplinary project where I write a series of spoken word poems dedicated to sites of natural beauty in Detroit. I will share these poems in these locations via QR codes and other media forms, such as visual displays.

Mino-akking: A Contribution to Natural History gathers and shares the stories of Milwaukee, those of past and present human and nonhuman residents. These stories will be collected through research, observation, and interviews and then shared with the public in some way (podcast, blog, zines, etc.).

“Wild Spirit” is a project merging hip-hop morality and environmental justice, that illustrates a compelling story that speaks to the experiences of inner-city individuals of color who yearn to establish a meaningful connection with the natural world through a cohesive collection of poetry, sound recordings, and beats.

A puppet show that inspires interest and appreciation for urban forests. Scientific information about ecosystems information will be presented through humorous interactions of characters. The show will debut in Baltimore’s Stillmeadow Peace Park and forest before going on to be performed in other locations.

“Symphony of the Hawai’i Forests” is a collaboration including the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Hālau ʻŌhiʻa, and others to strengthen our pilina (relationships) with each other, our forests, and the arts.

Murals of nature.

Community events on belonging and place.