The Baltimore Earth Stewardship Initiative (ESI) is a large-scale demonstration project to be held during the 100th annual Ecological Society of America (ESA) conference in Baltimore on August 9th-14th, 2015. The initiative is part of the ESAs broader Earth stewardship goal of shaping trajectories of social ecological change to enhance ecosystem resilience and human wellbeing. The Baltimore ESI will involve ecologists, urban designers, and students in real-world community planning, outreach, and education. This weeklong initiative aims to increase the relevance of ecologists in urban planning and design, while supporting socio-ecological revitalization at several sites in Baltimore. We are currently seeking applications for graduate research fellows to serve as the leaders, organizers, and documenters of the Earth Stewardship Initiative, as well as research assistants and design students interested in incorporating ecological science into grassroots planning and design. For more information about the ESI and to get involved visit www.earthstewardshipinitiative.com or email [email protected] or [email protected].
