exploring the role of sound and listening in natural and cultural environments
The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is excited to be a community partner with Severson Dells Nature Center in its monthly Science Saturdays event. Join us for three soundwalks by Alex Braidwood, Deirdre Harrison, and Eric Leonardson at 10:30am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm. We facilitate active engagement with our ecosystems by way …
Near Cincinnati, Ohio we are collaborating with composer and MSAE member Rich Bitting who leads a soundwalk beginning at the Fernald Preserve Visitors Center. Starting at 1:00 PM (Eastern U.S. Time), Rich will lead the group from the Visitors Center to our listening post. The Visitors Center …
For the first time since 1803, two broods, or groups of periodical cicadas, are emerging simultaneously. Illinois is one of two states (the other being Iowa) where both broods will be making an appearance, and residents of both Cook and Lake counties will be able …
Join us for Magicicada Fest at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center in Lemont, IL. MSAE is co-hosting this event and will lead soundwalks in the area to listen as Brood XIII emerges for the first time in 17 years! The event will also feature presentations, exhibits, …
Join us at Cricket Hill in Montrose Fields for a soundwalk led by Hai-Wen Lin: "Becoming The Wind". We will meet at the top of Cricket Hill. The wind is silent. What we hear are a series of encounters: a rustling handshake with the leaves, …
Join us at Steelworkers Park for a sound walk led by JeeYeun Lee, entitled, "Shore Land". We will meet at the end of the driveway into the park next to the statue "Tribute to the Past" by Roman Villareal. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4yCv1tMwWDkDxjL69 From the first …
Join us for a sound walk at South Shore Nature Center, entitled "Improvised Landscapes". Interdisciplinary artist, Veronica Anne Salinas (WEATHERING) will lead a guided sound walk through the various ecosystems of South Shore Nature Sanctuary that will incorporate creative listening exercises, cardinal point meditations, slow …
Join Good City Group and Sam Anthem for "HEAR HERE: Experimental Listening", a sound walk in Emmerson (Louis) Park. Immersing ourselves in the unique soundscape of Emmerson Park, this soundwalk will challenge our traditional habits of spatial and temporal listening. We will use and experiment …
Join us for an enlightening and serene event, "Embracing Soundscapes: An Acoustic Ecology Journey," where we delve into the profound relationship between sound and the environment from the unique perspective of the Potawatomi people. Our event will bridge gaps between Western Science and Traditional Ecological …
Join us at Big Marsh Park for a soundwalk led by Norman Long and Sara Zalek, entitled "Expanding Awareness". We will explore being in the present moment while simultaneously expanding our sense of presence to our surrounding ecosystem. We are always aware and always expanding. …
Please join us for "Archive as Crossfader", a soundwalk led by Josh Rios at Harrison Park. The walk will start in front of the National Museum of Mexican Art. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/xAw4n4j9ooXvWKv3A Archive as Crossfader asks participants to engage in a handful of sonic and listening …
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 Free and open to the public. Explore the deep connection between sound and the environment with Potawatomi speaker Billie Kerner as she shares insights into the role of listening in Potawatomi …
