This June, Treehaus Studio is thrilled to be part of the MdW Summit —a gathering with 300 artist organizers from over 150 platforms and projects to build camaraderie, spark new collaborations, and make lasting friends in Detroit, Michigan!

On The Wing: Mississippi Flyway - We Are Headed to Dubuque!

Dubuque Rendezvous! a cooler world gathering is a month-long exhibition of outdoor sculpture installations and a four-day festival featuring performance projects, pop-up events, exhibitions, presentations, and forums. Programming emphasizes environmental awareness, cultural communication, climate sustainability and collaborative inspiration. Participation is being sought locally, nationally and across the Mississippi River watershed. Projects emphasize communication across communities and support diverse representation including non-traditional artists and youth. Opportunities for public participation include interactive projects, social gatherings, public forums and an open-wall exhibition. All events are free and open to the public.

Have you ever counted how many different types of lichen are growing around you? Lichen populations have declined along the Mississippi River, specifically along the Minneapolis-St. Paul's urban area and it is mainly attributed to habitat disruption. Lichens, such as Buttoned Rosette, help scientists monitor air levels of sulfur and nitrogen.

Radical joy is a real, lasting kind of happiness that’s much more than just a quick burst of pleasure. It’s like an inner superpower that helps us get through tough times, trauma, civil unrest, or even environmental crises. By tapping into our strengths, relying on our communities, appreciating beauty, and practicing gratitude—even when things seem broken—radical joy shines through.

Field Notes provides time and space to observe, learn, reflect, and respond. The more you engage with the natural world, the better you can understand its forms and functions.