Tour a lush healing sanctuary with Eclipta Herbal founder, artist, educator and clinical herbalist Alyssa Dennis!

Nestled on a 0.7-acre plot in Northeast Baltimore City, the Eclipta Herbal Sanctuary is a vibrant, living ecosystem home to over 100 species of medicinal plants—and growing. This space is dedicated to ecological education, conservation, and community healing. We honor both land and lineage by cultivating a space where people can gather, learn, and reconnect with the sentient living world.

RSVP below! Space is limited to 25 people. The event begins at 4 pm on May 6th.

You're invited to "Regenerating Relational Ecologies," a virtual forum.

Join us virtually on May 6th from 12–1pm for an inspiring forum on regenerating relational ecologies. This event brings together regenerative leaders, educators, and community stewards to explore how relational practices can restore ecological and social systems.

Learn how Relational Resource Departments (RRDs) are being co-created in schools, communities, and organizations as decentralized hubs for regenerative action. Discover real-world case studies, participatory tools, and practices like ecological literacy, storytelling, and qualitative metrics for measuring biodiversity and wellbeing.

Rooted in the relational energetics of the Institute of Relational Being, this event offers a pathway beyond traditional ESG frameworks toward RREGEN—Regenerative, Relational, Ecological Governance & Emergence Networking.

Hosted with the Schumacher Global Network and partner organizations, this is a powerful opportunity to connect, learn, and take action.

Our call for summer 2025 featured artist is still open!

The EDC invites submissions for our Featured Artist series. This quarterly opportunity highlights artists working at the intersection of ecology, place, and design. Selected work will be featured in a digital exhibition on the EDC website, connecting artists with an international network of peers, researchers, and curators. We are looking for work that explores ecological themes, challenges disciplinary boundaries, and reflects on multispecies life, justice, and environmental transformation. Artists working in any medium are welcome to apply.

The selected artist will be featured on the EDC website for three months, presenting eight curated images of their work with captions or short texts. The work will be reviewed by the EcoArts lead and a panel of curators, and archived in our growing collection of ecological art.

To apply, please submit a short artist statement (maximum 300 words), a brief bio (150 words), and eight high-resolution images (JPEG or PNG) with titles and descriptions. You may also include links to your website or social media. All submissions will be reviewed through a peer process, and the selected artist will be notified by May 25. The deadline to submit is May 15, and the exhibition will launch on June 1, 2025.

Read the transcript of "Ecological Design and Activism in an Age of Reactionary Politics"!

How can ecological design function as activism in a time of reactionary politics? The Ecological Design Collective recently hosted a roundtable featuring leading scholars and practitioners from across Baltimore to explore this question. The event tackled how design can foster resilience, imagination, and justice in an era where traditional institutions are retreating from environmental commitments.

Speakers included Anand Pandian, Nicole Labruto, Samuel Myers, PJ Brendese, and Samia Rab Kirchner—each offering powerful insights into how communities and creative practices can confront narrowing political and ecological futures. Together, they examined the responsibilities of universities, design collectives, and local networks in shaping just environmental futures beyond conventional frameworks.

We invite you to dive into the full transcript of this rich and timely discussion—and to reflect on how design can help reimagine the future.

Keep your calendars open for our end of year reception on May 18th.

Find new events and opportunities on the EDC platform:

• Calling Event Organizers for Climate Change Theatre Action 2025: Climate Change Theatre Action 2025 is a global festival of short plays addressing the climate crisis, running from September 19 to December 20. Host an event using at least one of 50 curated plays—anything from a reading to a film. It's a collaboration between the Arts & Climate Initiative and the Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts. Heading to Edinburgh in August? Join us at Venue 13 for special events.
• Exploring Planetary Justice, Lessons from India:You're invited to the fourth Exploring Planetary Justice webinar, focusing on India, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 8:00–9:30 Denver / 15:00–16:30 London / 19:30–21:00 New Delhi. Part of a global series, the event is hosted by the Planetary Justice Task Force of the Earth System Governance Project and the Center for Environmental Justice at Colorado State University. Check your local time and join us for this important conversation on justice and sustainability.
• 2025 Arts & Climate Incubator: The Arts & Climate Incubator runs June 3–7, 2025, 10am–5:30pm at York University, Toronto. This 5-day program brings together 15–20 artists, activists, scientists, and educators to explore climate action through the arts. Activities include guest talks, workshops, creative exercises, and field outings. Open to all disciplines, with a focus on inclusivity and underrepresented voices. Fee: $500 USD with sliding scale. Limited scholarships available for full-time students; apply by May 11. Participants cover travel and lodging.