In Search of Thoreau's Flowers - Art, Science, and Climate Change

Explore the intersection of art and science in this 55-minute panel discussion featuring artists and scientists who collaborated on the "In Search of Thoreau's Flowers" exhibition at the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Discover how the project, inspired by Henry David Thoreau's 648 plant specimens from Walden Pond, uses photography, botanical data, and digital art to visualize plant diversity in eastern Massachusetts and reflect on climate change impacts. Gain insights from experts in organismic and evolutionary biology, vascular plants, photography, UX design, and more as they discuss the creative fusion of disciplines to understand the relationship between human actions, climate change, and diminishing biodiversity. Learn how this innovative approach helps convey complex scientific concepts and environmental issues through artistic expression.