Salute from New York City in 2017.
Last year was tremendous, though we here on the East Coast are fairly certain we are not the first people who are experiencing change and tumult. For us, 2016 was a time of steady learning, of mourning, and of appreciation for all the systems that keep us here together.
Due to the fact our lives seem to be accelerating in terms of uncertainty, scheduling, and movement, this little subscription is just one avenue to stay in touch in these times of asynchrony. As with many things b(x) strives for, it is an experiment, and we will further refine and hone our approach to maximize its value for all involved.
A year's worth of activity condensed into a highlight list.
- Took five trips up to our first upstate reforesting project, Oasis. Dug out the first two of seven swales.
- Successfully grew mushrooms through methods obtained from the Radical Mycology course.
- Completed a water filtration system on the award-winning Swale Barge.
- Were invited by schools and youth organizations throughout the year to share our urban experiments.
- Ran a series of biology workshops and screenings that we will continue into the future.
The passing of our dear friend Clark will leave a deep void for us going into the future. Clark's life—the movements he participated in and created, his art and actions, his love and conviction—motivate us to forge forward and truly honor his legacy.
Of the many talents he possessed, his knack for making us laugh and pattern-recognize needs to be known by many more. Watch a full-length film he created with friends, with yours.