Splash Biography

When Roe vs. Wade was overturned in 2022, this decision sent shockwaves through The United States. This basic introduction will attempt to take students through what reproductive justice is and how it relates to our lives and to everyone. We are all impacted by our access to reproductive healthcare and rights. This course will also look at historical and contemporary legislation relating to the policing of women's bodies, pregnant people, marginalized communities, and pregnant people, and how Roe vs. Wade was only mean to be the beginning of the movement. We will attempt to look at how a variety of topics ranging from intersectionality, to how constructs of racism, sexism, white supremacy, and more all work to control the bodies of marginalized communities.

Are you interested in bugs? Come and learn about the fabulous and indispensable mini beasts that run our world! Due to human activity and climate change, insect numbers have been plummeting in a silent extinction most don’t seem to notice. Insects are essential and pollinate our crops, turn decaying matter into soil, and provide an essential foundation to the food chain. Come learn all about this, how to identify basic insect orders, cool bug facts, and much more!

During these stressful times, many are turning to baking at home to stay busy and enjoy some home cooking. Come bake some cookies with us, and talk to some new people! I know many of us are experiencing shortages of staples such as eggs or butter...so the recipe I am attaching requires neither! Feel free to bake your own cookie recipe during this class if you'd like. Come bake some (chocolate chip) cookies with us, and talk to some new people!