SDG 6 | The Yin & Yang of Invasive & Native Habitats | Peyton Schilt

SDG Talks

How does Wisconsin Water Week provide opportunities for artists?

Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In this episode:

• How Peyton’s art highlights the environmental impact of invasive species at Wisconsin Water Week
• Why combining invasive and native species is a yin and yang approach to environmental art
• The importance of biodiversity and environmental conservation

Hear from Peyton Schilt - an Arts student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison!

Peyton shares her passion for art and the environment at Wisconsin Water Week. Her latest piece focuses on the yellow iris, an invasive species, showcasing its impact on biodiversity by contrasting its presence in both invasive and native habitats through a yin and yang design.

Peyton talks about her research, her love for traditional art, and her excitement about meeting other artists and water professionals at the event.

Click play now to soak up what she has to share!

To learn more and get involved with ongoing efforts in Wisconsin, visit the partner websites:

• ⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠

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