Arizona Environment

Join us this Thursday for "Holding Earth: A Creative Exploration of Eco-Emotions and Connection to Nature, Community, and Self!"

The world is changing, and many of us carry emotions tied to environmental uncertainty. This workshop offers a welcoming space to pause, reflect, and explore these emotions, as well as our connection to nature, community, and self.

Facilitator Maria Renée Johnson, griefworker, artist, and environmental professional, will guide participants through common eco-related emotions using mindfulness and creative approaches.

Students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to this next Craft and Connect workshop!

Thursday, April 2, 2026
5–6:30 p.m.
ENR2 N595
Free, with pizza, refreshments, and supplies provided!

Please RSVP at https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/craft-and-connect-holding-earth-with-maria-renee-johnson-4a3UV4Ca69/overview

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Hope Barton, a sophomore double majoring in natural resources and public management & policy at the University of Arizona, is deeply committed to environmental policy with a focus on rural communities.

In a recent Q&A, Barton reflects on her journey from environmental science to policy and how her experiences growing up in a small town in Oklahoma, where she saw how environmental challenges impact agriculture and livelihoods, have shaped her mission to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities.

"Environmental issues aren't abstract concepts to me; they're the lived experiences of people I know and care about," she said. "I want to make sure those most impacted by environmental harm have a seat at the table."

Read more Hope's journey at arizonaenvironment.edu