November 5, 2010
Below, you will find detailed information on the following events:
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Friday, November 5, 2010, 4-7pm
Preservation and Innovation: Climate Change, Agriculture, and Wind
Energy in the Kansas Flint Hills
The Commons, Spooner Hall, KU Campus: NE corner of 14th street and Jayhawk Blvd.
This wind energy symposium is a National Science Foundation C-CHANGE event. Presenters follow:
Larry Gonzalez, Environmental Protection Agency
Kelly Kindscher, Kansas Biological Survey
Mark Lawlor, Project Manager, Horizon Wind Energy
Larry Patton, President, Protect the Flint Hills, Dean, Butler County
Community College
Robert W. Righter, History, Southern Methodist University
Scott Ritchie, Businessman and Rancher, Wichita
Kyle Wetzel, CEO, Wetzel Engineering
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010, noon to 1pm
Sustainability in Douglas County
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Eileen Horn, Sustainability Coordinator for Douglas County and the City of Lawrence will present a talk on sustainability in Douglas County. She will offer an update of current city projects and programs in the works.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010, 7-8:30pm
This Old (Energy Efficient) House
Lawrence Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. 2nd Street
Come hear from a panel of experts in the fields of historic preservation and sustainability and have YOUR questions answered:
· What do sustainability and historic preservation have in common?
· How can we “go green” by preserving our existing buildings?
· How can you save money and energy in your historic home?
· Which federal and state programs can help with your project?
The conservation and improvement of our existing built resources, including re-use of historic and older buildings, greening the existing building stock, and reinvestment in older and historic communities, is crucial to sustainable development.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 6pm
VEGLawrence Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck
ECM, 1204 Oread
ENJOY A VERY SPECIAL VEGAN THANKSGIVING with VEGLawrence.
We'll share a cruelty-free, vegan thanksgiving dinner together and celebrate that no turkeys or other animals were harmed or killed for our gentle thanksgiving meal. That is truly a source of joy and gratitude for us and the animals.
Being vegan helps heal the earth, saves the lives of animals, improves health, and helps to bring peace and nonviolence to the world.
Fun, food, and friends: VEGLawrence vegan potlucks are here to provide a way to get together to share friendship, food, recipes, information, and good times. Everyone is welcome. It is sponsored by Animal Outreach of Kansas (AOK).
Find out more at: Facebook www.tinyurl.com/
Hope to see you there, Judy Carman judycarman@ymail.com
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010, noon to 1pm
Return of the Black-footed Ferret to Kansas
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Dan Mulhern of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shares his reflections on this amazing animal and how it came back.
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Saturday, November 20, 2010, 9:30-noon
Meeting of the Kaw Valley Seeds Project
Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont Street
KAW VALLEY SEEDS PROJECT announces its 1st Annual Meeting. All members and interested persons, please come Sat. NOV. 20, 9:30 to 12:00, Lawrence Public Library Auditorium (707 Vermont ST.), Lawrence, KS. We have gone through more than a year and a half of member gathering, seed saving classes, and had a very successful local Seed Fair. Isn't it time to meet each other? Our agenda includes: Our Direction, Leadership, grant gathering, Seed Fair 2011. Contact Dianna, 785 331 2315 for more info.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010, noon to 1pm
Talking Trash: Food in Security from the Margins
Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread
Rachel Vaughn, PhD candidate in American Studies, presents oral history research on the role of the dumpster in U.S. waste policy, surplus food production, and privatization of commons resources.
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