An evening of talks about why wild places matter. This event is part of a new regular series hosted by Kentucky Natural Lands Trust in partnership with 21c Museum Hotel and West Sixth Brewing. Talks will cover conservation, art, health, and the economy; the evening will also include a poetry reading and musical performance.

This is a free event open to the public. The program will begin at 6:45 pm. Come early and stay late to socialize. Featured speakers, poet, and musicians:

Reading 
Bobbie Ann Mason, a Southern United States novelist, short story writer, essayist, and literary critic from Kentucky

Conservation Science: A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun
Meg Hanrahan, a filmmaker and Adjunct Professor at the UC Electronic Media Communications Department.

Art:Fundamental Unity & Infinite Variety
Rachel Singel, Assistant Professor at Hite Art Institute in the Fine Arts department

Health: Bounty in our Backyard
Dr. Vikas Mehta, UC Associate Professor for the School of Planning at the College of DAAP

Economy: Developing an Economy through Wild Spaces
Bryan Wolf, Roads Rivers and Trails

Music
Margaret Darling & Homage (CVG)

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