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Greening the Commons: Why Trees Matter

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May 14

Greening the Commons: Why Trees Matter

NYC: Eileen Myles, Katie Holten, Chris Marte, and Benjamin Swett with moderator John Freeman in Washington Square Park's Garibaldi Plaza

By PEN America

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Saturday, May 14, 2022 · 5 - 6:15pm EDT

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Washington Square Park Washington Square Garibaldi Plaza New York, NY 10012

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In this outdoor event, poet-activist Eileen Myles, artist activist Katie Holten, New York City Parks writer and photographer Benjamin Swett, and New York City Council member Christopher Marte gather to discuss the meaning and importance of green common space in a city, the challenges they face, the ways these organic spaces interact with the imagination to enrich civic life. Join them in Washington Square Park (Garibaldi Plaza), an epicenter of New York life, culture, and activism, as they engage in a multidisciplinary conversation about the importance of public urban green spaces and the beauty, art, and ideas that grow from them. The panel will be moderated by PEN World Voices Festival curator, writer, and editor John Freeman. ASL interpretation provided by Pro Bono ASL.

Note: There are a very limited number of seats for this outdoor event. Registration does not guarantee a seat for this outdoor event.

For more information on this event, and the participants, please visit pen.org/festival.

Covid-19 policy, as of April 5, 2022: WVF Venues in the City of New York require all attendees to be fully vaccinated including a booster (if eligible) and to remain fully masked at all times. We understand that local, state and federal guidelines are frequently changing, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility as we uphold the policies of our partner venues. For more detailed information on the Festival Covid-19 policy, visit our General Information page.

Refunds: All PEN World Voices Festival tickets are non-refundable. Please confirm the time and location of your event before finalizing your purchase. Tickets may be transferred to a livestream option for select events.

Tags

  • United States Events
  • New York Events
  • Things to do in New York, NY
  • New York Seminars
  • New York Community Seminars
  • #art
  • #activism
  • #poetry
  • #forest
  • #trees
  • #commons
  • #greening
  • #publicspace
  • #penamerica
  • #free_expression

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