Moderated by <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/staff/profile/alaka-wali">Alaka Wali</a> (Field Museum Emerita). The discussion will explore the history and future of botany, agriculture, holistic healing, and environmental stewardship within African American communities. It will feature Chicago-based leaders advancing sustainability, food sovereignty, and environmental advocacy. Together, these conversations honor ancestral plant knowledge and cultural wellness traditions while spotlighting contemporary voices shaping environmental justice and community-centered food systems.&nbsp;
Panelists: (Rosalyn Owens, M.Ed.) Bronzeville Neighborhood Farms, (Brenda Palms) Northlawndale Employment Network (Sweet Beginnings), Cordia Pugh (Hermitage Street Community Garden)
This event is included with general admission and will take place in Ward Hall on the lower level.

Science of the Soil: Cultivating Healing, Community, and Sustainability

The Field Museum is committed to welcoming all into our space. We strive to create programs that promote diversity, connect with communities, and enhance social well-being by offering culturally relevant experiences that challenge stereotypes. Whether part of a cultural heritage month, or a local community event, our range of offerings invites everyone to feel valued and understood.&nbsp;
Join us throughout the year as we celebrate heritage, identity, and community through various performances, events and activities for all ages
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Tuesday, February 24

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Tuesday, February 24