Join us on Sat. Nov. 11 for an interdisciplinary symposium on land justice. Topics include the ideological underpinnings of the idea of ‘the commons’ and its application in Europe and the US; how urban farms become microcosms for new social worlds; and how civil rights law can combat environmental racism

Speakers include: Daniel Loick, Associate Professor in Political and Social Philosophy at the University of Amsterdam; Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director of Friends of the Parks; Nyabweza 'Bweza' Itaagi, lead steward of the Englewood Nature Trail, Anthony Tamez-Pochel, co-president of Chi Nations Youth Council, and others.

The event will conclude with a plant and seed swap, and it is free and open to the public.

Dinner and drinks available for purchase on-site at The Plant, including Heffer BBQ and MeetStop by Ste. Martaen's vegan comfort food, in Whiner Beer Co.'s taproom.

Please register in advance to help us plan accordingly at this link.