🎻🌿 Panel Discussion at Planting Fields: The Intersections of Art, Ecology, and Stewardship
✨ Where creativity meets conservation.
Join us on August 30 from 6 – 8:30pm for a uniquely inspiring evening that bridges music, nature, and the power of place. The night opens with a stirring solo performance by internationally acclaimed violinist Bela Horvath, setting a reflective and moving tone.
Following the performance, dive into a dynamic conversation that explores the powerful intersections of art, ecology, and stewardship. Moderated by acclaimed PBS producer and host Laura Savini, this thought-provoking panel brings together distinguished voices in culture, science, and sustainability:
🌱 Dr. Gina J. Wouters, President & CEO, Planting Fields Foundation
🌿 Vincent Simeone, Director, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
🐝 Ronald Phipps, Vice President, Apimondia Scientific Commission on Beekeeping Economy
🧘♀️Dr. Jai Radhakrishnan, Distinguished Scholar and Director of the Clinical Services of Nephrology, Columbia University Medical Center
Together, they will explore how creativity and care for the natural world can drive meaningful change and how places like Planting Fields can inspire and empower communities.
Whether you're a lover of the arts, a supporter of green spaces, or passionate about environmental dialogue—this evening will engage your mind, stir your spirit, and connect you with a community of forward thinkers.
🎟 Reserve your seat now—space is limited!
📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 The Great Hall, Main House at Planting Fields
🎟 $35 per person | Seating is limited
🍷 Light refreshments served. All tickets are final sale.
Sponsored with generosity by Pam and Ronald Phipps.
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