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2008 6 Tuesday evenings, April 1-May 6, 2007 APR 1: Puget Sound and Our Place in It APR 8: Pollution in the Sound: Truths and Consequences APR 15: Energy from the Sound: Harnessing Tidal
Power APR 22: Protecting the Sound's Birds and Mammals APR 29: Saving the Sound, One Step at a Time May 6: The Partnership in Our Future The Lyceum Lectures for 2008 will be devoted to Puget Sound: how it works, what its current state is, and what the future holds in store. We have another stellar line-up of speakers focusing on science, policy, and personal action. Co-sponsored by WSU Island County Extension, Whidbey Audubon, Island County Marine Resources Committee, and Whidbey Watershed Stewards. Fee: $6 per lecture, $30 for series. Transformational Speaking: May 14, Wednesday Donation appreciated.
Spirit and Practice of a Bioregion:
May 15, Thursday, 7:30–9:00 PM Polls show that 90% of us want the Puget Sound to be healthy for future generations, and 70% of us think there is “no problem.” What will it take to build the public understanding and political will to do what will be required? Known as a highly informed and dynamic presenter, Jim Karr was formerly professor of biology and aquatic sciences and adjunct professor of civil and environmental engineering, environmental health, and public affairs at UW. He has taught at Purdue, Illinois, and Virginia Tech and was deputy director at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. He is the author of more than 250 scientific papers and monographs, and is now professor emeritus, UW. Karr will address the key role that rivers and streams play as “arteries” in our bioregion—and what is at stake for the heart of the Puget Sound. Don’t miss this informing and inspiring evening.
What Animals Tell Us About
Upcoming Earth Changes Thomas Berry Hall
Unique outlook on communicating with horses for everyone who wishes to develop a deeper connection to the earth and all its creatures. Horse, animal, and people whisperer Gary Douglas knows animals can talk. He has taught people all over the world how to ask our four legged friends questions and get answers. Author of Talk to the Animals. Click on purple for more information on Gary Douglas and Access Energy Transformation. Co-sponsored by Whidbey Institute at Chinook and Access Energy
Transformation. Speak Out for Change
Communication workshop with Gail Larsen May 30 Our transformational times call not for polished professionals and students of technique but for authentic communicators passionately committed to healthy people, healthy communities, and a healthy planet. This workshop dispels the myths of great speaking and reveals the surprising source of your power to catalyze audiences for personal and planetary change. $125 Lunch included Exploring a Sense of Place:
How to Create Your Own Local Program for Reconnecting with Nature with author Karen Harwell June 24 This hands-on workshop will inspire and give you all the practical
tools you need to design, reconnect, discover, organize, and produce
a Sense of Place specific to the natural world in which you live.
SHUTTLE AVAILABLE. Forest Day Camp (Two 1-week sessions)
with Kathryn O'Brien & Eric Conn July 7-11 and August 4-8 A one-of-a-kind Day Camp experience for kids exploring our local forest ecosystem gaining valuable nature awareness skills through specially tailored adventures! For ages 7-11. Each week will offer new opportunities for advancement and honing of new skills. Feel free to sign up for both weeks! Each week limited to 20 kids. Register early! $200 per week POWERS
OF LEADERSHIP
Meeting the Challenges of the New Commons A Distinctive Seasonal Leadership Retreat Cycle led by Sharon Parks & Larry Daloz with Craig Fleck, Diana Gale, Kurt Hoelting, and Stephanie Ryan 2008-2009 Cycle Note: 2007/2008
Cycle is fully subscribed
Practical Sustainability
A Year of Hands-on Workshops & Walks Leadership: Eric Conn and Britt Walker Co directors of the Sustainability Research and Education Project. Follow the seasons of the year with these workshops and walks that focus on appreciating what nature has to offer us. You'll learn about foraging native plants, growing your own food, and solar cooking. Ethnobotany of the Northwest: Foraging How to grow your own food year -round Infuse your food with sun:
Learning from the Land
Four Wednesday afternoons in 2007 and 2008, 1:00-4:00 PM Our 15th Anniversary Celebration
Save the dates...details to come! October 10-12 Friday-Sunday
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