Engaging

families, artists, scientists, engineers, designers, & corporate audiences, publicly creating, sharing, and discussing conservation-related inventions.

Creating

projects & workshops that connect people with nature: build tools for citizen science, origami microscopes, conservation and wildlife-assistive technologies, inventions, & innovations.

Building Community

centered in nature, creating, making, & idea-generating

zookeepers, architects, educators, researchers, veterinarians, horticulturists

residents & fellows, community members, sustainability experts, corporate sponsors, educators, engineers, architects, scientists, students, artists

Microcosm

the innovation lab stands for being human with nature in mind, keeping biodiversity at the center of design, encouraging scalable ideas.

Encouraging

ecologically-responsible design & engineering

Showcasing

the latest designs & technologies for understanding & connecting with the natural world.

Healthy Competition

artists, designers, scientists, & engineers submit proposals for ecologically-minded, creative projects. Selected Creative Fellows utilize the Innovation Lab’s facilities, biological expertise, and networks.

Creating Compatibly

building a biodiverse future