Inspired by the legacy of Hattie Carthan, a pioneering community activist whose work helped launch community gardens across New York City and champion the protection and reforestation of urban trees, this workshop invites participants to explore the power of urban ecology and collective stewardship.
Participants will learn about native pollinator plants while creating seed balls that can be dispersed throughout their local communities to support biodiversity. All materials, including seeds, soil, and other necessary supplies, will be provided.
Through this hands-on activity, participants will connect with nature and one another while gaining a deeper appreciation for how small actions can contribute to healthier urban ecosystems.
This program is open to participants of all ages.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
A Finnish artist and designer from Pittsburgh, PA now based in New York City, Seabass Immonen (b. 2000) draws from the queer existential experience of life and community under institutional and climate collapse. Working in civic interventions, their work invites audiences to consider the personal relationship to global crises.
Seabass received a BA and BFA from the Brown|RISD Dual Degree Program majoring in International Relations and Apparel Design, respectively, working in context with social policy, sustainability, international cooperation, queer life, mental health, and care.