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/>But Nadkarni’s more interesting exploits happen outside of the classroom, giving sermons about trees in churches, and starting moss farms in prisons, to name a couple.

In her presentation at National Museum of Wildlife Art, Nadkarni will talk about a moss-growing program she started in a prison, which has now turned into a program at four different prisons that includes an organic garden, worm composting and breeding of an endangered frog.

Nadkarini said bringing prisoners into nature has drastically improved their lives. She said that trees have special powers that people shouldn’t be deprived of.
 “Many religions view trees as connecting earth with the heavens, and many cultures find peace and serenity when they are with trees,” Nadkarni said. “I think that pretty much all cultures, all religions for that matter, have lots of references to trees in their holy scriptures.” JHW

Nadkarni’s presentation Our Intimate Connection to the Trees is 7:30 p.m., June 23, at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. She will also speak on a panel, 7:30 p.m., June 24, at the Center for the Arts. The workshops are 8 to 11 a.m. for educators, professionals and artists, and noon to 3 p.m. for middle- and high-school students, June 23 and 24 on Teton Pass. 734-0570.

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Nalini Nadkarni will conduct workshops on Teton Pass.

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