Edna Lawrence Nature Lab

THANK YOU to everyone who came and saw our exhibition BioPossibilities last week in the Waterman Gallery! It was wonderful to see the work of 40+ RISD students, faculty, and staff all in conversation around material circularity and the use of bio-based materials. Did you see the show? Tell us about your favorite piece(s) in the comments below!⬇️

To close out April, we’re thinking about sassafras albidum! This suckering-species with heterophyllus leaves brings us both root beer and gumbo. If you’re interested in seeing one of the state’s most notable sassafras trees in person, you can visit a 57-foot specimen on Forest Avenue in Swan Point Cemetery.
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RISD FACULTY: Join the Nature Lab and the Teaching & Learning Lab for a faculty-specific workshop on incorporating regenerative materials into your courses. Held in the Biodesign Makerspace on Thursday, May 14, advance RSVP is requested at the link in our bio🌱♻️🧫