Lectures

The ability to make useful things from organic materials by hand is an ancient, deeply human behavior. Handcraft, as an activity and way of life, can bring many physical and mental benefits to its practitioners. This lecture outlines the benefits of handcraft, and offers recommendations and action steps for beginners in the modern age.

The prevalence of invasive plant species around the world has created an unprecedented ecological crisis. This lecture offers a discussion about how to define, identify, confront and manage the spread of invasive species without the use of harmful chemical herbicides.

Connection is a universal concept that can be understood within a variety of circumstances. Most people can comprehend the difference between connected and disconnected wires, but what does it mean for humans to be connected with nature, or for that matter, with each other?
This lecture and discussion will offer an examination of spiritual and social forms of connection between humans, and the natural world.

What is rewilding, and how can it help people in the modern world? We'll cover an overview of the movement, articulate the overlap and contrast between ecological and social rewilding, and address some of the challenges facing contemporary urban rewilders.