Finger Lakes Museum Presents “The Earth and I” Program Series
03/18/21
The Earth and I
The Earth and I are in a relationship. What does this mean?
Join the Finger Lakes Museum for a series of lectures and workshops which consider our relationship as humans with the planet on which we live. All organisms, by their very existence, have an impact on their environment. We, as humans, are able to consider our impact and make conscious choices.
Let’s explore our relationship and find ways to make it a healthy one!
A 4-month program series, The Earth and I is a combination of monthly lectures and workshops running from March to June. The series begins on March 27th with a lecture by Harvard cultural anthropologist, Dr. Michaela Kelly, sharing the impact of the human era on the Earth. This Zoom lecture will allow you to learn from the comfort of your own home. How do we affect the Earth? Dr. Kelly will share insight to discuss this question and explore the delicate balance we have with our planet.
April’s rain barrel workshop, perfectly timed for spring showers, is presented in collaboration with the Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District. This program will be held at the Finger Lakes Museum campus on April 10th as speaker Alaina Robarge will discuss the importance of rainwater and provide collection materials for in-person participants. This lecture will also be available for Zoom attendance, with no materials provided, for a discounted cost.
The warming weather of the season is a perfect time to join the May 10th compost workshop that will share the basics of composting and provide compost bin materials for in-person participants. This lecture will also be available for Zoom attendance, with no materials provided, for a discounted cost.
The June lecture given by Hobart and William Smith professors, Dr. Kristen Brubaker and Dr. Bradley Cosentino, will discuss the relationship of the Earth and our species and habitats. This Zoom lecture completes the series and is sure to stimulate your thinking, leaving you inspired to consider your personal impact on the Earth, knowledgeable with everything you have learned over the past four months. The date for this Zoom lecture is pending so check events on FingerLakesMuseum.orgfor final details.
Participants can purchase individual event tickets (using the buttons below, the links above, or on our website) or a discounted ticket for all four events in the series. Let’s take the time to consider our Earth, our relationship and what we can do to live in harmony!
