Rise Up Schedule Details Saturday, April 25 • 10:00am - 3:00pm Featured Exhibits Blue Wing, Level 2 Innovation: Earth An exhibit exploring how we’ll live, eat, move, and work sustainably through cutting-edge green tech and community-driven climate solutions. Blue Wing, Level 1 Arctic Adventure: Exploring with Technology Experience the Arctic through a dynamic, immersive landscape exploring how technology helps us understand—and protect—this vital region. Image Lobby, Lower Level Yawkey Gallery on the Charles River Investigate real-world climate challenges, engineering solutions, and how human choices shape the Charles River ecosystem we call home. Saturday, April 25 | 10:00am - 3:00pm Speakers Gordon Current Science & Technology Center Stage, Blue Wing Level 1 11:30 am • Katharine WilkinsonAuthor of All We Can Save. Following the talk, Dr. Wilkinson will be signing copies of her new book, Climate Wayfinding, in the Blue Wing.12:30 pm • Sara BeeryAssistant Professor at MIT EECS1:30 pm • Melissa HofferClimate Chief, Office of Governor Maura Healey Commonwealth of Massachusetts2:30 pm • Alex CreelyChief Engineer, ARC Conceptual Design at Commonwealth Fusion Systems3:30 pm • Alex EvansExecutive Director, Blue Hill Observatory Organizations Blue Wing, Lower Level and Level 1 Blue Hill ObservatoryBoston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA)Brandeis University Environmental Studies program; Boston City Nature ChallengeCommunity BoatingEarthwise AwareGreener House and Energy EmpiresGroundwork SomervilleIpswich River Watershed AssociationManomet Conservation SciencesMass AudubonMassachusetts Clean Energy CenterMetropolitan Area Planning CouncilMIT Brushett Research LabMuseum of Science Green Team & Environmental Footprint Task ForceMothers Out Front CambridgeNortheastern Section American Chemical Society - Chemists Celebrate Earth WeekNortheastern University Marine Science CenterReVision EnergyStone Living LabThe Nature ConservancyThe TrusteesUMass Boston PaleoLabWomen's Energy Network BostonWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution Close Modal Join us for an exclusive book event When maps come up short and the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? In her new book Climate Wayfinding, Dr. Katharine Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide for navigating through ache to action, doubt to possibility. Whether we’re steeped in climate or newly curious, we can look inward with care, outward with curiosity, and forward with courage to shape our unique contributions.At 3pm in the d'Arbeloff Suite, join Dr. Wilkinson for a dynamic book experience, immersing in the wisdom of Climate Wayfinding and the beauty of poetry, art, and song. Amid kindred community, we remember that each of us is a node of possibility for healing the climate crisis—whoever we are and whatever we’ve got to give. Limited capacity - reserve your seat and signed book! Image Feeling inspired and empowered? Visit our Take Action page to discover new ways you can take climate action today and see how we really do hold the power of change in our own hands! Take Action Generously supported by Image This event is brought to you in part through the generosity of the Lowell Institute.
