Conserving Rural Landscapes: Green Infrastructure, Climate Resilience and Indigenous Knowledge
Our rural landscapes are being threatened by extreme weather patterns brought on by climate change causing drought, soil erosion and flooding. Green infrastructure practices like land conservation, infiltration and water harvesting can help us address the challenges. Though sometimes referred to as “innovative” these practices are, in fact, rooted in ancient knowledge that has been used by native peoples for centuries. Panelists for this webinar will discuss how indigenous knowledge and storytelling can reframe how landscapes are viewed, valued and managed; how soil and water conservation techniques are being used to adapt to drought conditions; and how green infrastructure can make our rural places more resilient as well as create a unique sense-of-place.
Details
October 17, 2024
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Presentation Slides
Conserving Rural Landscapes: Green Infrastructure, Climate Resilience and Indigenous Knowledge (pdf)
Speakers
Rachel Billiot, Environmental Educator and Indigenous Storyteller
Pete Van Dyck, Owner, Van Dyck Earthworks & Design LLC
Scott Cataffa, Partner and Co-founder, Plural Studio