Brooklyn’s ‘Nature School’ Gathers for Outdoor Learning

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Nature School in Brooklyn Encourages New Yorkers to Connect with Urban Ecology

In the hustle and bustle of New York City, it can be easy to overlook the natural beauty that surrounds us. However, a group of artists in Brooklyn is on a mission to help city dwellers stop and appreciate the nature that is all around them.

Field Meridians, an artist collective in Brooklyn, has launched a six-month program called Nature School, aimed at helping residents of Crown Heights connect with the city’s natural landscape. The program includes workshops on birding, garden cleanups, and even making batteries out of soil, all designed to encourage participants to notice and appreciate the nature in their urban environment.

According to LinYee Yuan, the founder of Field Meridians, the goal of Nature School is to remind people that nature is not just found in remote wilderness areas, but is also present in our cities and within ourselves. By creating space for residents to breathe in the ecology of the city, the program aims to foster a deeper connection to the natural world.

One recent workshop, titled “Stitching Our Experience,” brought together a group of participants at a new Brooklyn Public Library branch in the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Led by artist Megumi Shauna Arai, the workshop began with a meditative walk in Brower Park, where participants took in the sights and sounds of nature before returning to the library to sew.

Participants like Shirley Cox and Robin Badger, both members of a quilting club, found inspiration in the natural surroundings of the park. For Cox, who grew up with a deep appreciation for nature, the workshop was a chance to reconnect with her roots and express gratitude for the earth.

For newcomer Rita Troyer, the workshop provided an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore earth-based practices, despite living in a bustling city. The sense of community and connection to nature offered by Nature School was a welcome respite for Troyer, who had just experienced her first winter in New York.

Artist Megumi Shauna Arai emphasized the importance of group activities like Nature School in fostering resilience and peace in a busy urban environment. Through activities like sewing and meditation, participants were able to find moments of peace and presence, even in the midst of the city.

As more and more New Yorkers seek ways to connect with nature in their urban environment, programs like Nature School offer a valuable opportunity to slow down, appreciate the natural world, and cultivate a deeper sense of connection to the ecology of the city.

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