Events

POSTPONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER!!!!

This event has been postponed until June 10, 2026, because of the hazardous weather. 

Seasonal cycles, species interactions, and indigenous concepts of reciprocity can all lead us to create a community of mutual support. Ecological resilience and social resilience follow the same patterns of shared presence, contribution, and care.

About Our Presenter

Shawn Severance leads nature education and public programming for Washtenaw County Parks, creating hands-on experiences that connect people with local ecosystems. Her work centers on ecological literacy, seasonal natural history, and fostering community engagement with the outdoors.

In this special collaboration, Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, joins youth leader and Nurture Natives founder Esther Bonney for an intergenerational conversation about belonging, reciprocity, and native plant action. 

Together, they will explore questions such as:

How do we create opportunities for young people to have a voice and feel empowered, even when they are not homeowners or decision makers?What kinds of relationships and mentorships help people stay engaged in native plant work over decades?Why do stories, shared practices, and community invitations matter just as much as plant lists?

Robin and Esther will reflect on what invites people into this work, what keeps them here, and what elders and youth have to teach each other.

Details coming soon!  

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