Earth Week Keynote: Pattie Gonia - Nature’s Strategies for Advocacy & Action

Event Description: 

The future of people and the planet will be determined by actions of allyship, resilience and regeneration. In this talk, critically acclaimed environmentalist and drag queen, Pattie Gonia (she/they), will help us find the unique opportunity we each have to take action for a more inclusive future. Pattie’s talk will help us discover the ways we can be guided by nature in our allyship, advocacy and activism. This talk is for anyone eager to drive change. Come ready for an entertaining, interactive and educational talk followed by a meet and greet with a photo opportunity for all attendees.

Date & Time:

April 24th, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost:

Free

Location:

Ira Allen Chapel

26 University Pl, Burlington, VT 05405

NOTE: This event is for the UVM community only. Please bring your UVM ID to the event.

For all questions, please contact CampusPrograms@uvm.edu.