Co-hosted by the ICPL Friends Foundation and City High School’s Roots & Shoots Chapter. In honor of the late Jane Goodall

Discover how innovation, sustainability, and science are reshaping the materials that shape our world. Luke Haverhals, founder and CEO of Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), will share how his company is transforming the fashion and manufacturing industries by replacing plastics with plant-based, biodegradable alternatives.

Haverhals’ work challenges the dominance of petroleum-based materials and points toward a future where performance and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. His talk will explore the creative process, the science behind NFW’s groundbreaking materials, and the global impact of rethinking what we wear and use every day.

This program celebrates the enduring influence of Dr. Jane Goodall, whose vision continues to inspire action for a more sustainable and compassionate planet.

Free and open to all. Join us for an evening of discovery and hope for the future of fashion and the Earth.

*Roots & Shoots will be collecting body care items to be donated to Shelter House to support unhoused individuals. Please bring pads, tampons, travel sized shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste to help those in our community!