Page one of a short article called Protecting Nature's Song, featuring a yellow-breasted Kirkland warbler. Text: As signs of spring emerge, we join Rackham alumna Alexis Lamb (D.M.A. ’25) in noticing and appreciating the soundscapes of the natural world as pathways to sustainability.
Page two of the article, featuring a photo of Alexis Lamb playing percussion instruments on a log. Text: Lamb is the the founder and artistic director of the Refugia Festival, an annual pay-what-you-can outdoor event in Nichols Arboretum that uses music and artistic expression as tools for environmental conservation and preservation.
Page five of the article, featuring people going on a nature walk. Text: Lamb urges everyone to “go for a walk without headphones—just listen.” The art of slowing down, finding a place to sit and listen for five minutes, jotting down the sounds you hear, and engaging in tactile listening can be calming and help people develop a stronger appreciation of their sonic environments.
Page six of the article, featuring trees in different seasons. Text: “Try listening to nature throughout the year—notice how soundscapes shift over seasons. Listening isn’t just for your ears—it’s for your whole body.”
With birdsong on the springtime breeze, Rackham alum, and Refugia Festival founder Alexis Lamb (D.M.A. ’25) encourages us to slow down and listen to what the natural world has to teach us.
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