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SUMMARY:Climate Change & Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:Presentation : 10:00am-10:30am  \n Climate Change & Environmental Justice  \nKim Sudderth will define climate change in the context of complicated relationships with the environment\, environmental impacts on individuals and communities\, and challenges with self-liberation in the face of political setbacks. Environmental justice will be defined and explored along with individual and collective actions that drive social change. \n Response Art Making: 10:30am – 11:20am  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist will facilitate eco-art making in the environment of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens grounds. Participants will be encouraged to use natural and other provided art materials to develop an artistic response to the topic\, content\, or personal experiences with climate change and environmental justice. \n Discussion: 11:20am – 11:55am  \nAfter artmaking\, Dr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a discussion about the artworks to hear the experiences of participants. Kim Sudderth will share in the discussion the role of storytelling in her journey for social action and environmental justice. \n Closing & Adjourn: 11:55am  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a group closing to adjourn the evening. Visual Conversations: Art\, Ecology Healing  \nBrendan Baylor\, artist will respond to the expressions\, voices\, and experiences of the participants’ artworks and testimonials in formalized art which will be displayed and experiences in “Soundings”. Soundings is an art installation on display at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens through early September. Free workshop. Registration required. Taking place in the Administration Building. Register Online Kim Sudderth biography –   \nKim Sudderth brings over 15 years of extensive experience as a strategic planner and social justice organizer in various sectors\, including non-profit\, state government\, and corporate. Ms. Sudderth has actively served her community by participating in several boards and commissions. She has serves as Chair of the Norfolk Planning Commission. Ms. Sudderth emphasizes the power of storytelling\, community building\, and collective action in driving social change. Through her organization\, gRo\, she aims to empower individuals and communities with the sources needed to organize effectively. She invites everyone to learn more about strategic\, resilient\, and inclusive organizing\, emphasizing the power of social justice work and the importance of self-liberation in the face of political setbacks.
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SUMMARY:AARP Grandparent's Day
DESCRIPTION:Join AARP Virginia for Grandparent’s Day at the Norfolk Botanical Garden! \n The Botanical Garden is 175-acre garden filled with thousands of different flowers and plants. With more than 60 themed gardens\, including a 3-acre Children’s Garden\, Norfolk Botanical Garden has something for everyone. This ever-changing landscape has formal gardens and natural areas; the Garden has something to discover and explore all year long. Some gardens focus on collections of plants (camellias\, hydrangeas\, roses)\, while others look at a plant from a specific region like Japan or Virginia. Our guests will have access to the grounds of the garden which includes various exhibits\, a butterfly house\, and a public narrated tram tour. \n Space is limited. Register today! \n Registration is required to attend. Taking place inside Rose Garden Hall.  \n REGISTER ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T173000
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SUMMARY:Wetlands in Transition: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Presentation :  5:30-6:00pm  \n Wetlands in Transition: Past\, Present\, and Future  \nCoastal wetlands in Virginia are dynamic landscapes shaped by both nature and human influence. This session dives into the evolving relationship between people and these vital ecosystems—from early perceptions to modern-day challenges. Discover the shifting tides of environmental policy\, land use\, and climate impacts as we explore the obstacles to conservation and the bold opportunities for sustaining these rich\, resilient habitats. \n Response Art Making: 6:00 – 6:50pm  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist will facilitate eco-art making in the environment of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens grounds. Participants will be encouraged to use natural and other provided art materials to develop an artistic response to the topic\, content\, or personal experiences with wetlands in transition. \n Discussion: 6:50pm – 7:25pm  \nAfter artmaking\, Dr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a discussion about the artworks to hear the experiences of participants. \n Closing & Adjourn: 7:25pm  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a group closing to adjourn the evening. Visual Conversations: Art\, Ecology Healing  \nBrendan Baylor\, artist will respond to the expressions\, voices\, and experiences of the participants’ artworks and testimonials in formalized art which will be displayed and experiences in “Soundings”. Soundings is an art installation on display at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens through early September. Free workshop. Registration required. Taking place in the Administration Building. Register Online Ian Blair biography –  \nIan T Blair\, AICP\, CFM\, is the Policy Program Director at Wetlands Watch\, where he specializes in implementing rolling easements and other innovative adaptation tools to tackle climate change. Before joining Wetlands Watch\, Ian worked as a Regional Flood Planner with the Texas Water Development Board\, overseeing state and regional flood planning initiatives. Ian is a two-time Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Ukraine and Georgia) and AmeriCorps State alum. He holds a Master’s degree in Regional Planning from Cornell University and a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College.
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SUMMARY:Ecological Repair
DESCRIPTION:Presentation :  10:00-10:30am  \n Ecological Repair  \nArt education scholar and artist Veronica Hicks will present the needs for ecological repair in our communities to include the historical significance of indigenous and non-native plants\, invasive species\, and the curated environment. \n Response Art Making: 10:30 – 11:20am  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist will facilitate eco-art making in the environment of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens grounds. Veronica Hicks\, PhD\, will assist to facilitate nature-based art practices for ecological restoration and collective healing. Participants will be encouraged to use natural and other provided art materials to develop an artistic response to the topic\, content\, or personal experiences with climate change and ecological repair. \n Discussion: 11:20am – 11:55am  \nAfter artmaking\, Dr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a discussion about the artworks to hear the experiences of participants. Veronica Hicks will share in the discussion the role of nature-based art practices for ecological repair and connection. \n Closing & Adjourn: 11:55am  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a group closing to adjourn the evening. Visual Conversations: Art\, Ecology Healing  \nBrendan Baylor\, artist will respond to the expressions\, voices\, and experiences of the participants’ artworks and testimonials in formalized art which will be displayed and experiences in “Soundings”. Soundings is an art installation on display at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens through early September. Free workshop. Registration required. Taking place in the Administration Building. Register Online Veronica Hicks biography –  \nVeronica Hicks\, PhD\, is an art education scholar and artist whose work bridges art\, education\, and creative practice. Dr. Hicks engages with communities to foster ecological repair due to challenges in our environment. A basket weaver and textile artist\, she works with natural dyes\, many of which she grows and harvests herself\, to create richly hued\, sustainable artworks that honor tradition\, resilience\, and healing.
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