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Join us for a semester-long series of collaborative multidisciplinary events that explore a central theme.  Created by campus and community partners and convened by the Gambrell Center, many events are free and take place from September – December.

EARTHWISE: ART, IDEAS & THE ECOLOGY OF CONNECTION features curated conversations, creative works, and cultural encounters exploring how nature shapes human imagination—and how we, in turn, can live more wisely within the Earth’s web of life.  Through science, films, art, literature, and lived stories, Earthwise invites audiences into a deeper engagement with land and legacy. 

Lecture: Robin Wall Kimmerer

gambrell center | gambrell foundation

DEC 2 | Tuesday | 7PM

Robin Wall Kimmerer, bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass," blends Indigenous wisdom and scientific insight to transform how we connect with the natural world.

Made possible by The Gambrell Foundation

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exhibit: ROOTED: EXPLORING OUR CONNECTION WITH NATURE

art | design | music

Exhibit: sep 14-Dec 10 ~ opening: sept 25 | 5pm

The art exhibition shares a profound connection with nature, and our well-being hinges on the health of our environment. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, nature supports us in countless ways. 

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Freedom park on a bright day with geese swimming in a a body of water

Get involved: Little Sugar Creek Cleanup at freedom park

biology & chemistry | nc wildlife federation

sep 28 | sunday | 3Pm meetup at the playground parking lot

Help keep our urban streams clean of debris! Restore the natural beauty of this urban stream making it a tranquil and productive refuge for park visitors and the numerous wildlife species that call it home.

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tour: Open Hours at the Crowder greenhouse

crowder greenhouse

every wednesday in october | noon-2pm

The Crowder Greenhouse at Queens University will be open for drop in visitors every Wednesday in October.

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LECTURE: A Green Society:  Historical, Philosophical and Political Roots of Sustainability

political science

oct 16 | thursday | 7PM

This program will look at the major historical events, value systems and laws and policies that have shaped modern society's views on environmental protection.

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A Room full of plants

panel discussion: A conversation about biophilia & design: why it matters

art | design | music

Nov 4 | tuesday | 7PM

Featuring experienced professionals in sustainability within Architecture and Interior Design, they evaluate the importance of Biophilic Design as it relates to sustainability.

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FILM: Hidden Rivers of Southern appalachia

biology | independent picture house

Nov 11 | Tuesday | 4PM

"Hidden Rivers" is an awe-inspiring documentary by Freshwaters Illustrated that unveils the secret lives of our state’s aquatic inhabitants in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

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concert: rooted resonance: a performance inspired by the natural world

art | design | music

nov 24 | monday | 7:30PM

Featuring the Jazz and Guitar Ensembles of Queens, the program will explore how music draws from our connection to land, tradition, and place, expressed through rhythm, resonance and cultural connection.

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our program Partners

Art | Interior & Architectural Design | Music | Biology | Political Science | Crowder Greenhouse | Gambrell Center | WFAE | Gambrell Foundation | Wing Haven | Independent Picture House | English |Belk Chapel | Preyer Honors | and many more. Want to join us?
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