Symposium
Fragile Habitat
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016
from 1:00pm – 6:00pm
HistoryMiami Museum | 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
“As residents of South Florida, many of us are acutely aware of the tenuous balance between the forces of nature and human genius. Vulnerability to natural disaster has left its imprint on our fragile landscape and its inhabitants. As we respond to our changing climate and…”
As residents of South Florida, many of us are acutely aware of the tenuous balance between the forces of nature and human genius. Vulnerability to natural disaster has left its imprint on our fragile landscape and its inhabitants. As we respond to our changing climate and rising seas we need more than scientific and economic facts. History and culture help us move from data to human understanding, from fear to resilience.
The event is free, but registration is requested and space is limited. For tickets, please visit bit.ly/fragilehabitat
Nature and Culture at a Crossroads 1:00 PM
Nationally-recognized scholars discuss how history, literature, and culture open new conversations about the climate, land, water, plants and animals that are changing around us.
Diversity in Miami Environmentalism 2:45 PM
Nationally-recognized scholars discuss how history, literature, and culture open new conversations about the climate, land, water, plants and animals that are changing around us.
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