The beetle, the fabric, and the seamstress

Episode 21, December 16, 2024

The beetle, the fabric, and the seamstress

How can art help communicate invasive species science? Today, we’ll meet an artist on a journey to turn some thrifted fabric into a biocontrol bug that is larger than life!

Artist Astrid Hooper Lofton with her art piece, Cella.

Tim Campbell’s art (Crayons, marker; circa 2024).

Credits

Bonnie Willison | Executive Producer

Video and Podcast Producer

What I do at Sea Grant

Bonnie produces videos and podcasts about Great Lakes science and outreach for Wisconsin Sea Grant.

Jenna Mertz | Writer, Producer

Writer

What I do at Sea Grant

Jenna writes about the research and outreach work of Wisconsin Sea Grant to build understanding of and stewardship for Wisconsin’s waters and the Great Lakes.

Tim Campbell | Producer

Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager, National AIS Liaison

What I do at Sea Grant

Campbell engages communities, organizations, local government officials and other coastal stakeholder groups and helps them incorporate aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention actions into their existing activities.

He also works closely with the numerous professionals working on AIS issues statewide and nationally to coordinate education and outreach efforts.

Nichole Angell | Producer

Program Specialist, Great Lakes Commission

What I do at GLC

Nichole works on various Aquatic Invasive Species  projects including the Invasive Mussel, European Frog-bit, and Phragmites Collaboratives, as well as the Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz. She also provides staff support to the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species.