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2025 Summer Soundwalk Series
May 10, 2025

2025 Summer Soundwalk Series

Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Soundwalks schedule, in partnership with Night Out In The Parks and Chicago Parks District. Between June and September, everyone is invited to explore the art of soundwalking in 6 different public parks. …

by Jakob Heinemann
Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology Holiday Potluck with Jesse Budel
December 1, 2024

Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology Holiday Potluck with Jesse Budel

As we approach the shortest day of the year join us for a gathering of warmth and camaraderie at the home of MSAE President Eric Leonardson and his partner Deirdre Harrison. Bring a bottle or a dish if you are able, your appetite, voices, and …

by MSAE
August 17, 2024

Embracing Soundscapes: An Acoustic Ecology Journey

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 culture and ecology. Discover how to listen with intention and experience the natural world in a new way.

Located in the Indiana Dunes National Park, the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education stands at the entrance to trails in Miller Woods. This facility connects you to the natural environment through educational hands-on exhibits, ranger-guided hikes, lectures, animals, crafts, and a Nature Play Zone.

Embracing Soundscapes: An Acoustic Ecology Journey is part of World Listening Day, an annual, global participatory event promoting active listening and acoustic ecology. The World Listening Project aims to raise awareness about the importance of sound in our lives and its role in shaping our understanding of the world.

by MSAE