After a two-year hiatus, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer,
June 22–27 and June 30–July 4.
The featured programs this year are “Earth Optimism × Folklife: Inspiring Conservation Communities”
Michael Judd is participating in the “Livelihoods and Landscapes” session on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET.
People around the world are restoring animals, plants, and trees in their landscapes and seascapes for future generations, and, in doing so, are finding creative ways to make a living.
Hear from visionaries and change makers from the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Africa, and the United States.
“Earth Optimism shows us how to find hope in the face of odds that might seem overwhelming. It reminds us that change happens when we focus on what works—when we collaborate to find solutions and celebrate our successes.”
Panelists:
• Julie Robinson, Belize Program Director, The Nature Conservancy
• Michael Judd, Founder, Ecologia; SilvoCulture
• Philip Karp, Citizen Scientist / Ocean Advocate
• Semi Lotawa, Co-Founder and Operations Manager, Rise Beyond the Reef
• Delphin Mukira, Chief Program Officer, Maa Trust
To learn more visit https://festival.si.edu
Handles: @SmithsonianFolklife (FB, IG, YT), @SmithsonianFolk (Twitter)
Official Hashtag: #2022Folklife
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