Infosession | Mindful Observation of Nature: Island Biodiversity in Hawai’i

This immersive RISD Global Summer Studies course, based on the island of Hawai’i gives, students the opportunity to explore and document the island’s unique biodiversity, biogeography, and ecology; observe firsthand the forces (such as climate change, deforestation, invasive species, and pollution) that have driven many species to extinction and created opportunities for others to thrive; and, learn about the historical and current connections between art, conservation, and local and Indigenous environmental practices.