The Nature Lab and the RISD Staff Council Growing Together project are excited to present an afternoon of ecological excitement for members of the RISD community. The day's activities will begin with a talk by renowned entomologist and author, Dr. Doug Tallamy, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in the Prov-Wash Auditorium, with the Growing Together Gardening Resources Fair to follow in the Prov-Wash Lobby from 1:15 - 3:00 PM.
Join the Nature Lab for a workshop on paper spinning and paper thread with artist Veronica Pham.
Interested? RSVP here! Please note that spots in this hands-on workshop are limited, and prior registration through Involved is required to attend. This event is open to members of the RISD community (students, faculty, staff) only at this...
The Nature Lab Biodesign Makerspace (Room 11)
March 15 3:00 pm - March 15 5:00 pm
Join the Nature Lab for a Lunch + Learn with Aaron Ellison, photographer and former Deputy Director of Harvard Forest, for a talk on his photographic practice.
Interested? RSVP here! Note registrations are encouraged but not required to attend. Food and refreshments will be served. This event is open to members of the RISD community (students, faculty, staff) only at this time.
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The Nature Lab Biodesign Makerspace (Room 11)
April 09 12:00 pm
Join the Nature Lab for a workshop with HPSS faculty and field botanist Hope Leeson. Participants will learn about extracting dyes from the tannins in various tree barks.
Interested? RSVP here! Spots in this hands-on workshop are limited, and prior registration through Involved is required to attend. This event is open to members of the RISD community (students,...
The Nature Lab Biodesign Makerspace (Rm 11)
April 26 3:00 pm - April 26 5:00 pm
Join the Nature Lab and Nature, Culture, and Sustainability Studies for a talk by Jonathan Montalbano 16 ID, industrial designer and Head of the Providence Urban Wood Depot. Presented as part of the Nature, Culture, and Sustainability Studies Core Seminar series, this program is open to all members of the RISD community.
Interested? RSVP here! Note that registrations are encouraged but not required to attend. This...
231 South Main St (Bayard Ewing Building, Room 106)
May 06 5:00 pm - May 06 6:09 pm
Providence, RI — 02903
Originally scheduled to take place in late February, this event has been postponed due to the historic blizzard and its impact on travel conditions. Please stay tuned for the announcement of a new date!
Join the Nature Lab and Nature, Culture, and Sustainability Studies for a talk, titled "Design: Personal Identity and Built Ecologies" by Anna Dyson, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Ecosystems in Architecture (Yale CEA) and the Hines...
13 Waterman Street
Providence, RI — 02903
As a science and natural history resource situated in an art and design school, the Nature Lab provides numerous research and collaboration opportunities to students.