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My Sacred Place

UPenn Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology Stoner Courtyard

In 1998, The Stoner Courtyard was part of the “Campaign for the East Wing”, the renovation plans for the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Before renovation, the courtyard was claimed by parked cars and transient traffic, not allowing much pedestrian traffic to enjoy the outdoor space adjacent to the museum. Nature Sacred played a role in transforming the space into a fully landscaped public place for walking, gathering, sitting and reflecting.

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Meet Another Firesoul

Dr. Mike Sherlock

As a pediatrician, Mike Sherlock’s interest in living things extends beyond human anatomy. Plantlife—horticulture—is also a passion of his and one that led him to become a Firesoul organically. Having moved east from Montana, Mike settled in Baltimore, MD, with his family and grew his practice. After gardening his yard, then a few smaller public...

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