MMA Learning Lab – a series of workshops on a range of topics designed to spark curiosity, brought to life by MMA experts and special guests.
This Summer, The Beautiful Futures Lab (BFL) is coming to the Maria Mitchell Association as a series of month-long journeys of exploration guided by MMA's Scientist-In-Residence, Dr. Rich Blundell. The BFL represents a scientifically informed, spiritually inspired, and culturally creative response to the spectrum of crises threatening the flourishing of life on Earth. Dr. Blundell will introduce how this unprecedented constellation of maladies known as the "metacrisis" – ecological breakdown, economic instability, political polarization, and technological disruption – isn't just a series of problems to solve but an evolutionary invitation to remember our fundamental nature as Earthlings.
In this talk, Dr. Blundell will introduce the BFL as a living laboratory for exploring how these converging challenges are actually guiding us toward a more mature way of thinking, feeling, being, and identifying with the living Earth. Join us in cultivating a scientifically grounded philosophy of belonging that transforms anxiety into agency and offers genuine hope grounded in remembering our inextricable entanglement with the creative life force of nature.
This program is designed to be interesting for adults. This program meets at the MMA Research Center, 2 Vestal St. Nantucket MA. Pre-registration is required.
Cost Per Participant: $20, free to MMA members
Contact email: programs@mariamitchell.org
Cancellation and Refund Policy: We understand that plans change! Because we are a small non-profit that benefits from the contributions made by our generous patrons and supporters, cancellations make it more challenging for us to manage program enrollment. Tickets are non-refundable, should you choose to cancel. However, tickets are eligible for an exchange before the date and time of the scheduled program subject to a $5 rescheduling service fee, per reservation, and program availability. If you wish to reschedule, please contact us at info@mariamitchell.org.
In the event of a complete event or program cancellation by us ticket-holders will receive a ticket exchange or refund. Requests for exchanges or refunds must be made in writing, and received, no more than seven days from the date printed on the ticket. Rescheduling is not guaranteed and is based on current availability. No refund or credit will be given if the ticket holder requests a time that is unavailable for any reason.
All offerings are subject to cancellation by the MMA at any time, with or without notice for reasons deemed necessary by the organization. In the event of a cancellation by us, we will make every effort to provide a ticket exchange at an amenable date and time to both parties and if we cannot, we will refund the purchase and credit the original payment method.