REACH ’24 Festival event: Connecting with/as Nature. 11.30am. Sat 20th April, QUB. Exhibition and panel discussion led by Dan Shipsides, Amanda Slevin and Ruth Hunter.

Drawing workshop with Dan Shipsides / SECA events.

Connecting with/as Nature / 11.30am. Saturday 20th April
Canada Room & Council Chamber. QUB

Exhibition and Panel Discussion
led by Dan Shipsides, Amanda Slevin and Ruth Hunter

Join us for our exhibition where we will be showcasing drawings produced by participants in our ‘Connecting with /as Nature’ drawing workshops. Hear from experts on connective activities and the importance of engaging with (and as) nature for public and planetary health and wellbeing. Our speakers Dr Amanda Slevin, Dan Shipsides and Prof. Ruth Hunter will address:

the climate and socio-ecological crises, alienation from nature and the planetary emergency, health inequalities, the role of urban green and blue spaces for public health, and connecting with /as nature through art practices.

Wider info on the REACH ’24 festival: https://www.qub.ac.uk/about/sustainability/talks-conversations/

Queen’s University in collaboration with Sustainable Development Solutions Network Ireland is launching Reach ‘24, a new arts and sustainability festival. The festival aims to amplify climate issues and sustainability through the arts sector.