Hampton Art Lovers Presents: The Summit of Shade (“Shady Summit”)

This summit brings together thought leaders and advocates for improved shade for low-income communities in South Florida, where policymakers, neighborhood associations, and residents will participate in workshops to build consensus and solutions on increasing tree canopy in African-American neighborhoods and other working-class communities.

Event Agenda:

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Pre-Event with Sustain the Culture and Conflict Kitchen
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
The Inspiration for the Summit with Christopher Norwood, J.D.
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Teach the Truth Garden – Overtown Urban Gardening with Dr. Marvin Dunn
Lessons from an expert in urban gardening.
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
GeoAgriculture with Richard Campbell
Lessons from an expert in growing trees, fruit, and vegetables from rocks.
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
The Everglades – America’s Tropical Wilderness with Rev. Houston R. Cypress
Lessons from the Miccosukee in the preservation of America’s largest tropical wilderness.
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
People Acting for Community Together with Jenneva Clauss
Lessons from Miami PACT and its 2023 Memorandum of Understanding with Miami Dade County & Miami Dade Public Schools to join forces to achieve the goal of 30% tree canopy in 15 targeted urban communities that are experiencing extreme heat conditions.
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Screening of “Right to Shade” | Call to Action and Policy Advocacy with Christopher Norwood, J.D.
6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Keynote Address | Sustainability in Miami-Dade Public Schools with Karly Pulido
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closing Reception
Sounds Curated by Six Mills
Theme “Secret Life of Plants” by Stevie Wonder

“Under a Simple Tree: The Canopy Policy Project,” presented by Hampton Art Lovers and Green Space Miami. The provocative series, a meditation on the life-giving and community-building significance of trees, will also present solutions for increasing Miami-Dade’s dwindling tree canopy.