Hale Education: Maria gave the keynote address at Hale Education's equinox celebration.

Sonoma Country Mycological Association: Maria gave the keynote address at SOMA's annual meeting
Grinnell College: Maria was the inaugural Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA) writer-in-residence 
Brandeis University: Maria gave a craft talk called "Becoming a Climate Collagist" 

Rhode Island School of Design: Maria was a guest lecturer in a class on mycological arts.

Bates College: Maria was a guest lecturer in a class on food sovereignty

Utica University: Maria led a reading and workshop 

Environmental Educators of North Carolina: Maria gave the keynote address at EENC's 35th annual conference

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