We are delighted to share a piece of artwork from one of our community members, Ann Barrett! Ann Barrett works in watercolor and oil on a variety of supports. With roots in observational drawing, her imagery fluctuates between figuration and abstraction, and celebrates human interconnectedness with all of life.
Ann is a six-year member of Jim Laurie’s symbiosis team, a Biodiversity for a Livable Climate financial supporter, and on the board of directors of East Quabbin Land Trust in Hardwick, MA. Ann has graciously shared a few pieces with us, so stay tuned for more of her beautiful work in the coming weeks!
Share Your Art!
If you have artwork you’d like to have showcased in this newsletter, please respond to this email to get in touch with our team. We are accepting submissions for artwork, which can be anything from a poem to a painting—use your imagination! We are also accepting book recommendations.
What’s Your Favorite Creature?
Lastly, we want to invite you to write your very own Featured Creature article. If you are passionate about a specific creature that you have a personal connection to, we want to hear from you!
We look forward to receiving your artwork, book recommendations, and Featured Creature proposals.
This week’s book recommendation comes from Jonas Davulis, a member of the Symbiosis Team and active participant in Bio4Climate courses and events. His pick is Becoming Earth: A Journey Through the Hidden Wonders That Bring Our Planet to Life by Ferris Jabr.
Posted: January 24, 2026