Living Landscapes: Foraging, Food Sovereignty, Racial Justice, and Environmentalism

Since the start of the pandemic, the connections between environmental racism, climate change, land (in)access, social justice, and food sovereignty have become clearer than ever. This conference will use foraging as a tangible entry point into the nexus of these issues, bringing together people from a wide variety of backgrounds—including foragers, researchers, and activists—for critical conversations. Through this two-day, virtual micro-conference, we hope to interrogate the landscape(s) of Boston and beyond, and the unequal experiences of those that live, eat, and grow there. Speakers include: Keynote Address by Gina Rae La Cerva; Interview with Sherry Pocknett, Wampanoag Chef; Equitable Greening: An Address by Reann Gibson; Screening of Gather documentary; Post Screening Q&A with Danielle Hill, Gather cast member; Foraged Foods Recipe Demo by Alexis Nikole (@blackforager); Instagram Takeover with Local Mushroom Forager Maria Pinto; Remote Scavenger Hunt Activity; Living Landscapes Lightning Talks and Q&A Given by BU Researchers

When 1:00 pm on 4/17/2021 to 7:00 pm on 4/18/2021
Location Virtual
Building Virtual
Contact Email bugastronauts@gmail.com
Contact Organization BU Gastronomy
Fees Free