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June 4, 2024 Enviro-Wednesdays Program
7:00 pm
Meet at the SW entrance to the student union on the UWL Campus (inside in the event of rain): https://www.uwlax.edu/map/
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Alysa Remsburg will lead a Hinukwas Tree Trail walk on the UWL campus that celebrates native tree diversity and the significance of trees to Ho-Chunk people. The new Hįnųkwas Tree Trail signage and website encourages walkers to explore how trees are known by different names. While we learn about trees, we have opportunities to strengthen our relationships with both human and more-than-human members of our community. We will begin to learn some Ho-Chunk tree names and stories. The Ho-Chunk Nation engages in efforts to preserve their heritage, language, and traditions while fostering community development. The idea for this tree trail originated when Robin Wall Kimmerer visited UWL’s campus in spring 2024. One of the reasons her writing is so profound is that it uplifts traditional ecological knowledge, including stories, beliefs, and skills held by indigenous people around the world. As stewards of the land and all its inhabitants for millennia, indigenous voices have much to teach the rest of us about sustainability, relationships, and resilience. We can begin by learning some names and relationships with “tree people,” as Kimmerer refers to our tree kin.
Enviro-Wednesdays is an adult (ages 14+) nature series on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at The Nature Place (unless otherwise noted). Free, no registration necessary. Brought to you by The Nature Place and Friends of the Marsh. Join us to enhance your nature knowledge. Different topics and speakers every month!