Heritage conservation doesn’t happen in isolation. The Brown Homestead’s Jessica Linzel and Theresa Felicetti reflect on their immersive summer programs in Italy and Scotland, and the lessons they’ve brought home to Niagara. From conserving cave frescoes to learning traditional building crafts, their conversation explores community building, generational knowledge, and slowing down in a culture driven by efficiency. As heritage in Ontario faces mounting threats, they consider how global perspectives can strengthen local advocacy.