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Amanda Mitchell-Boyask


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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.

Meet Another Firesoul


Timothy Douglas

Timothy is Program Manager and farmer at Bon Secours Urban Farm in East Baltimore. Prior to this, he worked at The Greener Garden Urban Farm and Community Gardens, in the same neighborhood. At Bon Secours Urban Farm, Timothy runs Workforce Development programs and training in Landscaping and Construction. Nature is the place where Timothy feels...

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