September 14-16
Allegheny Defense Project's Fall Gathering
A weekend of fun with those who love the outdoors including: camping in the Allegheny National Forest; hiking in the Allegheny wilderness; hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, foraging (wild foods); and learning about logging, oil and gas drilling.
For more information visit: http://www.alleghenydefense.org
Contact: greenteam@mercyhurst.edu, (814)824-2578
October 6-7
Washington DC Green Festival
A two day festival of all things environmental featuring: inspiring speakers, tasty food, great music, 300 green businesses, films, workshops, yoga and other types of movement class.
For more information visit: http://greenfestivals.org/
Contact: greenteam@mercyhurst.edu, (814)824-2578
October 12-14
Winona LaDuke, Derrick Jensen, Vandana Shiva
Good People Gather
Charlene M Tanner Speaker Series
The series brings together three of the most relevant and dynamic contemporary voices and activists on environmental defense on the planet. The three day conference at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA is free and open to the public!
Winona LaDuke
October 12, 7PM - Taylor Little Theatre
Derrick Jensen
October 13, 7PM - Taylor Little Theatre, October 14, 3PM Panel Discussion -Performing Arts Center
Dr. Vandana Shiva
October 14, 1PM Lecture (3PM Panel Discussion) - Performing Arts Center
The event will also include scenic hikes, primitive skills, an atlatl tournament, films, and much more!
Hostel Available. Use contact below for reservations.
For more information contact: (814)824-2578 or cathy.pedler@gmail.com
For Event Schedule and Details see http://www.squidoo.com/GoodPeopleGather/
This event is being gifted in memory of Charlene M. Tanner by her loving partner, Doris Cipolla. Because of their shared interests in social justice, peace, and the environment, it is hoped that this program will inspire others to help create a healing environment for the world.
October 13
Lake Erie Region Conservancy benefit concert featuring: LIQUID SOUL
8PM in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
Tickets are $25 and available through the Mercyhurst Box Office at: 814.824.3000.
Proceeds benefit local and regional restoration and protection of the great lakes.
For more information: 814.824.2407 or lerc@mercyhurst.edu
