Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
The theme of the 2025 Place-Based Workshop was place and water. Participants took a deep, immersive dive (no pun intended!) into Lake Mendota.
This presentation, held as part of Earth Fest, consisted of panel discussions featuring Indigenous voices.
By exploring sacred traditions and ecological wisdom, we can uncover sustainable practices that address today’s environmental challenges.
The lecture with Jeff Spitz explored the movie’s cultural impact and legacy, as well as how the project has evolved into a multi-media environmental justice campaign.
CHE members explored the Ice Age Trail and took time to enjoy the scenery and stopped to read some poetry on a beautiful fall afternoon.
During three days of presentations, workshops, and activities, CHE associates and guests immersed themselves in place-based investigations around these and other questions, which represent the interests and missions of both CHE and the UW-Arboretum.