Episode 27 - Exploring the healing power of nature with Clare Cooper Marcus
In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with the luminary planner and researcher Clare Cooper Marcus. Clare is a prominent educator in landscape architecture and architecture and a pioneer in the field of social issues in housing, open space design, and healing landscapes. She is an author and co-author of a number of books and research studies; a multi-award winner; and a tireless advocate for the importance of place in the realm of health and wellbeing. Join us for a conversation on the powerful impact connections with the natural world can have on our physical and mental wellbeing, and how design can affect and influence how we live, work, play, and grow.
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Episode 26 - Growing Children’s Connections with Nature with Laura Mylan
In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with award-winning communicator and seasoned nonprofit executive Laura Mylan, the Chief Strategy Officer of the Children and Nature Network. Laura is a passionate advocate for enhancing children’s access to nature and natural spaces to live and play in across the United States. She draws upon her wealth of experience to facilitate connections and lead the way in ensuring that all children have safe and equitable spaces in which to engage with nature to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. Join us for a conversation on the powerful impact nature has on our and our children’s development and mentality, and what her organization is doing to support citizens and educators in new and interesting ways to facilitate connections with the natural world.
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Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu
In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with researcher, educator, design consultant, and long-time green roof expert Dr. Karen Liu of Next Level Stormwater Management. Karen has worn many hats over the course of her illustrious career playing key roles in green roof research; technical standard development; and design projects across the globe. She has applied her extensive expertise on all things green roofs to guide decisions that enhance performance, maximize co-benefits, and achieve tangible results for clients as well as engaging the next generation of designers and installers to secure the future of the field. Join us for a conversation on water management, extreme heat, and the importance of connecting with natural spaces through green infrastructure.
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Episode 24 - Addressing Urban Heat Islands with Grace Wickerson
In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with science communicator, policy advocate, and scientist Grace Wickerson of the Federation of American Scientists. Grace works to connect the dots between climate science and resilience and policy initiatives that directly impact human lives, health, and wellbeing. She is a champion of human and environmental health, and the ways in which they intersect, advocating for science and data based policy solutions to the climate crisis. Join us for a conversation on extreme heat, the importance of science communication, and ways in which FAS is trying to improve our communities.
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Episode 23 - Going Slow with Benjamin Fahrer
In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with farmer, rooftop agriculturalist, and integrated ecology advocate Benjamin Fahrer, owner of Top Leaf Farms. Benjamin is a sustainable food and farm management expert, directing his energy on regenerative farming approaches for long term sustainability, health, and food security. His ecological approach to farming and farm management aims to grow food that supports not just the people who eat it, but the land in which it grows, and the people who grow it. He is also an advocate for directly interfacing with the natural world, getting your hands dirty and finding the power in the connection with the planet that sustains us. Join us for a conversation on the importance of food, soils, and a better, more sustainable path towards growing food.
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