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Wright-Ingraham Institute
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WII envisions a model of integrated research and field studies that focus on complex interfaces (nexi) between natural and cultural systems in order to open new paths to solving contemporary dilemmas.

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Last month during #ClimateWeekNYC we gathered for Thinking Through Soil - a conversation with Seth Denizen & Brooke Singer on what it means to learn from and work with the ground beneath our feet.
Watch the 1-min excerpt ↓
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Thinking Through Soil: A Conversation with Seth Denizen and Brooke Singer - Wright-Ingraham Institute
As part of Climate Week NYC, the Wright-Ingraham Institute hosted a 60-minute lunchtime webinar exploring the challenges and possibilities of interdisciplinary environmental work through the lens of s...
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October 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Applications are open!

A 3-week fellowship along the Rio Grande bringing together scientists, designers, policy thinkers, and artists to co-create projects on land, water, and culture in a time of rapid environmental change.

Apply by Jan 15, 2026 → wright-ingraham.org/field-worksh...
October 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
📅 On view through October | Governors Island
Works on Water 2025 Triennial - public art on and with water, responding to the climate crisis. Featuring new work by WII Director of Research Dylan Gauthier (Mare Liberum). Part of #ClimateWeekNYC.
👉 Learn more: lmcc.net/events/works...
September 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
📅 Sept 25 | 6:15–8 PM | Pratt Institute
Speaking of Environments - a panel convened by WII Board Chair Catherine Ingraham with Jing Liu, Greg Lynn, Michael Osman, Meredith TenHoor & Marion Weiss, on design and today's environmental challenges. #ClimateWeekNYC
👉 Details: www.pratt.edu/events/speak...
September 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
📅 Sept 25 | 12 PM EST | Online
Thinking Through Soil — a webinar with Seth Denizen (Harvard University Press, 2025), co-authored with Montserrat Bonvehi Rosich. Artist Brooke Singer will respond, followed by discussion + Q&A. Part of #ClimateWeekNYC.
👉 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Our second issue of our quarterly newsletter NEXUS is now out! This one is on interdisciplinary practice.
Read and subscribe here: us20.campaign-archive.com?u=d40c5be97a...
September 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🌱 Soil is not just ground—it’s politics, health, and resilience.
Join us for Thinking Through Soil with Seth Denizen & Brooke Singer, part of #ClimateWeekNYC.

📅 Sept 25, 12pm EST on Zoom
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August 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Welcome Dr. Jake Kurzweil to WII’s Board! Scientist, leader, and longtime collaborator helping us grow our impact in the Southwest.
August 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Today we celebrate our founder Elizabeth Wright Ingraham’s 103rd birthday. Architect, visionary, and world-builder, she founded WII in 1970 to explore land, design, and place. Her legacy lives on.

Happy birthday, Liz! 🎉
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Wright-Ingraham Institute: The Interface between Nature & Culture
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July 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
✨We’re so close to our goal of reaching 55 individual donors by June 30!✨
This campaign marks 55 years since our founding - and the start of a bold new chapter.
🌱 Reimagining WII to help communities adapt through collaboration + creativity.
Give now → tinyurl.com/55-gifts
June 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Donate now → tinyurl.com/55-gifts
June 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Join us July 10–11 in Antonito, CO for a 2-day event on regenerative ag 🌾 Hosted by Conejos County Conservation District, CSU Extension & Wright-Ingraham Institute. Gain practical knowledge, connect with resources and collaborate on solutions to improve rangeland health.
🔗 wright-ingraham.org/llano/
Working the Llano Sin Agua – A Regenerative Ag Summit, 2025 - Wright-Ingraham Institute
Join us for a two-day in person gathering organized by the Conejos County Conservation District in partnership with Wright-Ingraham Institute and Colorado State University Extension, focused on regene...
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June 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Check out NEXUS, our new quarterly newsletter – a way of keeping you connected to the questions, ideas, and collaborations shaping our work.

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Introducing NEXUS!
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June 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’re entering our 55th year — and we’re celebrating with a campaign to match.

Our Goal: 55 individual gifts by June 30.
Your support powers collaborative, interdisciplinary work on land and water in the Southwest and beyond.
Donate now → tinyurl.com/55-gifts
55 Gifts for 55 years
Our goal for this campaign is 55 individual gifts, no matter the size. The Wright-Ingraham Institute was founded 55 years ago during a moment profound of environmental awakening. Today, we are ente...
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May 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The need for grounded, collaborative approaches has never been more urgent. We’re inspired by the powerful work of our partners & community collaborators – and excited to share what’s coming up. Follow us and sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: buff.ly/3Aae9pA

Let’s keep going!
April 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Now available: Thinking Through Soil! Former Nexus of Land & Water problem solver Seth Denizen’s new book dives into the world’s largest wastewater ag system & reimagines soil as a vital force. Out now from Harvard Design Press:
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Thinking Through Soil: Wastewater Agriculture in the Mezquital Valley
Thinking Through Soil: Wastewater Agriculture in the Mezquital Valley Montserrat Bonvehi Rosich and Seth Denizen To think through soil is to engage with
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April 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We had a great time reconnecting with Field Stations alumni in NYC! Huge thanks to Kevin Bone for hosting at Bone/Levine Architects. We’re grateful for inspiring conversations with alumni, board members, and staff—feeling energized by this community and excited to keep the momentum going!
March 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Now Available Online: Icelandic Field Station Workshop Report!

Our 2023 workshop, in collaboration with Svartárkot Culture-Nature, explored human-nature relationships in Iceland.

🔗 Download: wright-ingraham.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Icelandic-Field-Stations-2023-Report_web.pdf
March 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We are excited to announce the beta release of Drought Interfaces.

The Colorado River—one of the most regulated and contested water sources in the world—demands new approaches to navigate uncertainty.

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March 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🌟 The new year is near, and we’re just $2,000 away from our $30K goal! Your support funds:

✨ Research on land & water health in Southern CO
✨ Tools for navigating water scarcity in the SW
✨ Events uncovering pathways to sustainability

Be part of the legacy—give today: lnkd.in/ep-SAZsv
December 30, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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This #GivingTuesday, please donate to this great organization. @wright-ingraham.bsky.social

Double Your Donation: Support Ideas That Shape Our Future!

This Giving Tuesday, your support goes further! Donations from $10 to $1,000 are matched 100%, helping us reach $30K by year’s end.

Your tax-deductible gift funds Wright-Ingraham programs and impact.

Donate today: lnkd.in/ep-SAZsv
December 4, 2024 at 12:36 AM

Double Your Donation: Support Ideas That Shape Our Future!

This Giving Tuesday, your support goes further! Donations from $10 to $1,000 are matched 100%, helping us reach $30K by year’s end.

Your tax-deductible gift funds Wright-Ingraham programs and impact.

Donate today: lnkd.in/ep-SAZsv
December 3, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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November 28, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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Check out more about the Nexus of Land and Water symposium and other Wright-Ingraham Institute projects here: @wright-ingraham.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Have you ever had an ‘aha’ moment, when an exciting new idea emerged from a set of complex problems? The Wright-Ingraham Institute is developing unique ways of sparking more of those moments—critical for navigating the pressing environmental, social, and technological issues of our time.
November 27, 2024 at 12:03 AM