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Michigan State University

Conjuring Kinship: Deciphering Octavia

WHERE:
Beal Botanical Garden

WHEN:
June 13, 2026

WHAT:
Workshops and Classes

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11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Meet at the garden picnic tables near the Red Cedar River trail

Join Beal Botanical Garden and Dr. Kinitra Brooks in a community event diving deep into the concepts of hope, Afrofuturism, and conjure through Octavia Butler’s Kindred. This event will begin with time to explore the graphic novel Kindred, in the garden, followed by a group discussion and an opportunity to share your own book recommendations.

Light refreshments will be served, and all registered guests may keep the graphic novel and take a plant home to nurture. Supplies are limited.

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNcp2P0aUhp6ygtfnuJsxcL3e0FZfk7haWdLunB1vh_Zy5nw/viewform?usp=publish-editor