A Conversation: Finding Nature in Public Spaces

Interested in nature in the city? This roundtable discussion presented by the Art is Land Network (AILN) as part of their CONDUIT project, will explore opportunities for finding nature in our urban green environments. Conduit is a method of transmitting energy. How do city parks, our public place for social, democratic gatherings act as conduits for finding nature?

Covering themes that include: patterns in place and nature, cultural awareness and enrichment, placemaking, and elements of design; panelists will offer their individual perspectives on the concepts of nature in urban public places. This will be followed by a directed discussion with members of the audience.

Speakers:

Kathy Gibler Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden: Executive Director

Egan Davis UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Training Program: Chief Instructor

Dr. Susan Gerofsky UBC Associate Professor: Maths

jil p. weaving Vancouver Park Board: Arts, Culture and Environment Coordinator

Sharon Kallis AILN artist: Community Engaged Environmental Practice

Moderated by Cyndy Chwelos

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Art is Land Network (AILN) is an artist collective whose shared connection is the use of natural and repurposed materials to engage with the landscape