Wisconsin Science Festival - How Did This Happen? From Urban Nerd to Steward of the Land

Join us for this extra special Wisconsin Science Festival program! How does a “picked last in gym” nerd become a sought-after exercise physiologist? What do endangered lizards from the Solomon Islands have to do with dairy goats on a farm in the Midwest? And why would a born-and-raised Chicago girl, with no farming experience whatsoever, pack up, leave her home and family, and move to rural Wisconsin at the age of 49? Everything’s connected. Being a better steward to the land and respecting the natural environment leads to healthier livestock, greater yields in the garden, and better health outcomes for the humans who tend that land.

Come and hear how Ellen Petrick, a member of Soil Sisters and Stewardship Ambassador for WFAN (Women, Food, and Agriculture Network), is learning to do just that!

Target Age/Grade: High School/College/Adult