Urgent Matters III: soil, poetry and care, brings together creative, philosophical, ethical, poetic and political concerns in relation to soil. We are delighted to invite Maria Puig de la Bellacasa and Dimitris Papadopoulos to share their work on these themes, in conversation with the Soil Ecologies poetry group, and a selection of performances from Katherine McMahon, Ama Josephine Budge and Helena Hunter.

This event will be chaired by Shumaisa Khan and Katherine Mcmahon.

This is the third in a series of talks and workshops addressing urgent material, social and environmental challenges through making and thinking together.

If you would like to share any soil/compost related writings at this event please email hari@nomad.org.uk, or arrive early to register for open mic!

For more information about the event click here.

Venue and booking details

If you would like a tour of Bethnal Green Nature Reserve before the talk, please arrive at 14:30 and head to the amphitheatre.

This event will be held outside at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve, so bring comfortable clothing for being outdoors. If you have any access requirements which you would like us to accommodate please write to hari@nomad.org.uk

Tickets are available by donation here, however there are also some free places available which you can book by writing to hari@nomad.org.uk.

This event is organised by Compost Mentis, as part of our season of composting at BGNR, with support from the Goldsmiths Innovation Award.