Human/Nature
The natural world has always been a place for inspiration, exploration, and adventure. Nature fascinates: it is other, and yet it is us. Now that we live urbane, tech-savvy lives and have the power to irrevocably alter the entire planet, our relationship to nature is more complex—and more vital—than ever. In this issue, we collect stories of alumnae/i in the great outdoors, assembling a picture of humanity’s connection to nature in the modern world.
Adventures in Treeland
David Hollander MFA ’97 takes his young daughter into the wilds of Brooklyn's Prospect Park and discovers how much you can learn when you get your hands dirty.
The North Pole
If a place has no distinguishing features and can't befound on a map, does it really exist? Scott Browning ’95 travels beyond the Arctic Circle with 96 other tourists, and almost loses his mind.
