Field Notes
Ecotopian Tools for the Academy: “Environmental Injustice and the Philadelphia School District” Course
3/4/2024 – The University of Pennsylvania is the largest private property owner in the city of Philadelphia, The University has also been the recipient of criticism for contributing to the gentrification of the West Philadelphia neighborhood and for not paying PILOTS. This is the primary change community members are asking for and the most impactful way to contribute to meaningful change.Cli-Fi Review — Third Time's a Charm: The Evolution of Dune’s Environmental Message Across Film Adaptations
3/1/2024 – The ecology of Dune is a vital force created through Frank Herbert’s complex world-building; however, the complexities of the Dune universe are exactly what rendered the novel seemingly unadaptable into a successful film version.Climate Stories on Film at Paul Robeson High School
2/9/2024 – As part of her Public Research Internship with My Climate Story in 2022-23, Christy Choo directed a short documentary capturing the Climate Stories of teachers and students at Paul Robeson High School in West Philadelphia.Plants, Soils, and Multispecies Commons at Morris Arboretum & Gardens: An Interview with Bryan Thompson-Nowak
1/29/2024 – In conjunction with this year's call for "Ecotopian Tools for Multispecies Flourishing,” Bryan Thompson-Nowak, Director of Education at Morris talks about the foundation of this year’s theme— soil— and how Morris works to be a steward of and partner with the earth under our feet.Get to Know Our 2024 Ecotopian Toolkit Jury
1/24/2024 – Our 2024 call for "Ecotopian Tools for Multispecies Flourishing" invites artists and designers of all kinds to introduce “ecotopian” tools that might be used by visitors and inhabitants of Morr
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