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This is the place to share your public Eco-Educational Events with the larger community. These may include local calls to action (such as scheduled beach clean-ups, letter writing campaigns or protests), environmental education programs (including organic farming, alternative energy, green/suatainable living, social justice, etc.) and related programs.
Please note: The opinions offered at these events are the sponsors' own and do not necessarily represent the opinions of SpiritLiving or its staff.
NOVEMBER
November 1st • Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
Extending the Garden in Time and Space
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center.
A new symposium for gardeners, horticulturists, and environmentalists, co sponsored by New England Wild Flower Society, Arnold Arboretum, and Wellesley College Friends of Horticulture. Four expert speakers: Virginia Small, John Greenlee, Stephanie Cohen, and Nancy Rose. An author book signing will follow the talks. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Email: information@newenglandwild.org
508-877-7630 extension 0.
November 2nd
Return to Standard Time (Daylight Savings Time Ends)
November 2nd • East Norwich, New York, USA
Wild Food Talk & Gathering
Muttontown Preserve
Join "Wildman" Steve Brill (www.wildmanstevebrill.com) for a foraging event and learn about wild edibles in your area! We'll be searching for wild carrots, sassafras and wild American persimmons!
Call (914) 835-2153 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a place.
November 6th
Waxing Crescent Moon
Photo by Constance Merrill
November 8-9th • Washington, DC, USA
Green Festival
Convention Center
Sponsored by Global Exchange and Co-op America, the Washington, D.C., Green Festival will highlight more than 350 green businesses, 125 speakers, green films, how-to workshops, music and organic cuisine. • http://www.greenfestivals.org
November 13th
Full Moon
November 14-16th • San Francisco, California, USA
Green Festival
San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center
Sponsored by Global Exchange and Co-op America, the San Francisco Green Festival will feature an appearance by Deepak Chopra, along with other speakers, exhibits and activities.
http://www.greenfestivals.org
November 18th • Falmouth, Maine, USA
Maine Audubon Members' Double Discount Day
Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm Center
All Maine Audubon Members, get double their regular discount (20% off!) on unique gifts for all ages at the Maine Audubon Nature Store (no discount on optics, art, consignments, or sale items). Enjoy some early holiday refreshments and free gift wrapping, too. 12-7 p.m. • Free • For more information contact (207) 781-2330 Extension 210.
November 19th
Waning Crescent Moon
November 27th
New Moon
And For Those of You Who Plan Ahead:
December 13th • Falmouth, Maine, USA
Owls of the World
Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm Center
Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson as they share their passion for owls! The program will start with a slide show to introduce you to the owls of New England and beyond; you'll then get a hooting lesson, tips on how to identify and find owls without disturbing them, and an opportunity to see six live owls, including a northern saw-whet, eastern screech, barred, great horned, snowy, and the newest member of the program, a spectacled owl. Three presentation times: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 1:30-2:45 p.m., or 4-5:15 p.m. (choose one) • Members: $10/adult, $5/child • Nonmembers: $12/adult, $8/child. • Advance registration necessary!
Maine Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, Maine 04105 •
207-781-2330, ext. 215
December 21st • Falmouth, Maine, USA
Winter Solstice Celebration
Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm Center
It's the fifteenth year of Allie and Evelyn facilitating the Winter Solstice at Maine Audubon! Come celebrate the longest night of the year -- the time that the Sun will begin its return to the Northern Hemisphere. It's an event people have observed since prehistoric times. Join us as we celebrate by:
- Honoring the directions
- Creating a community gratitude bundle
- Enjoying a tale about wildlife and the season by storyteller/naturalist Margi Huber
- Creating a seasonal craft
This is a lovely alternative to the hustle and bustle of the season, and a perfect opportunity to rekindle your connection to nature. Families are welcome! • 7-8:30 p.m.• Members: $8/adult, $3/child • Nonmembers: $10/adult, $4/child • Advance registration is necessary! •
Maine Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, Maine 04105 •
207-781-2330, ext. 215
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