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Annual Public Lecture Series<\/h1>Watch the 2026 Spring Lecture<\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Join us for an uplifting dose of inspiration and education as part of our Annual Public Lecture Series.<\/strong> Three times each year we bring you a free presentation or discussion with an inspired thought leader, grappling with real-world climate change and environmental issues. Together, we\u2019ll explore the latest research and collaborative efforts to respond to our changing environment. As part of the series, every summer brings the Leeson Lecture<\/a><\/strong> in honor of Robert Leeson, Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All lectures are free. All of our lectures are accessible <\/strong>for deaf and hard of hearing via live ASL interpreters, by request. Learn more when registering for each event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Lecture 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Metcalf Institute’s 2026 Annual Public Lecture Series Concluded with an Immersive Fall Lecture in the North Woods on October 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our annual Fall Lecture highlighted the URI Digital Writing Environments, Location, & Localization Lab (DWELL Lab)\u2019s North Woods Field Guide project<\/a>. In a two-part event, the DWELL Lab team led an interactive walk through the North Woods, followed by a conversation about the field guide and a zine-making activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the links below to read about all events from the 2026 Annual Lecture Series, and stay tuned for details about the 2027 series!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026 Annual Public Lecture Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Spring Lecture: A Better World Is Possible<\/h2>

A conversation with environmental journalist graphic novel author Meera Subramanian and author Elizabeth Rush<\/p><\/div><\/div>

View the Lecture<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Leeson Lecture<\/h2>

An exclusive screening of Rosanna Xia\u2019s \u201cOut of Plain Sight” was followed by a conversation and Q&A with Rosanna.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Fall Lecture: North Woods Walk and Talk<\/h2>

An interactive walk through the North Woods with DWELL Lab, followed by a conversation about their field guide project and a zine-making activity.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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2025 Annual Public Lecture Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Language of Climate Politics<\/h2>

A conversation with climate activist and author Genevieve Guenther
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The Leeson Lecture<\/h2>

Just Sustainabilities in Policy, Planning and Practice featuring Dr. Julian Agyeman
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Equity on the Table<\/h2>

A Conversation about Public Health, Food Access, and Climate Change with Ambarish Karmalkar, Roger Figueroa, and Christine Ekenga<\/p><\/div><\/div>

View the lecture<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nGet Caught up on Past Lectures on youtube!<\/a>\n\n\n
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