An evening of talks about why wild places matter. This event is part of a quarterly series hosted by Kentucky Natural Lands Trust in partnership with West Sixth Brewing and 21c Museum Hotel. Talks will cover conservation, art, health and the economy; the evening will also include a poetry reading.

An evening of talks and stories about why wild places matter. This event is part of a quarterly series hosted by KNLT in partnership with West Sixth Brewing and 21c Museum Hotel. Talks will cover conservation, art, health and the economy; the evening will also include a poetry reading.

This is a free event open to the public. The program will begin at 6:45pm. Come early and stay late to socialize.

Featured speakers and poets:

Poetry: Mary Ann Taylor-Hall

Conservation Science: Raise a Glass for Bats – Piper Roby, Copperhead Consulting

Art: Reimaged Landscape: How Wild Places Can Inspire Our Art – Brian & Sara Turner, Cricket Press

Health: Prescription for Nature: Cultivating Mindfulness and Resilience – Brianna Damron, UK College of Nursing & Forestry Dept.

Economy: Place Matters: Climbing’s Economic Impact in the Southeast – James Maples, EKU Sociology Dept.

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