On Saturday, November 19th, 2011, The Boston Pledge (TBP) is proud to present our 10th Annual Conference – Sustainability, Technology and Humanity: The Promise of Universal Conscience, taking place at ASEAN Auditorium at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy in Medford, MA.
Jessie and Rachael introduce the day's first ice breaker
I’m so proud of our Eco-Reps! Today they rocked the Babson/GreenerU Eco-Rep symposium – they ran the ice-breaker for the whole group, gave two presentations, sponsored the composting for lunch and dinner AND had the best showing of any school! Here are some pictures:
Claire summoning group 2
Josh explains the next step in the ice-breaker
Jessie and Rachael describe Tufts Eco-Rep training program
Laina, Claire and Katie explain Tufts' dorm composting
When: Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 8:30am to 3:30pm
Where: Clay Conference Center of the Dexter and Southfield Schools, Brookline, MA
The theme of the fall conference, sponsored by Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom, will be Greening the School. All workshops will focus on composting, gardening at the school, taking the garden into the classroom, herbs, recycling and other green initiatives. Four workshop sessions with multiple workshop choices will be held throughout the day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tour the solar panels, wind turbine and planetarium at Clay Center.
The Clay Center for Science and Technology is a state-of-the-art astronomical observatory and learning center. In addition to the observatory’s seven research-grade telescopes, this five-story building contains sophisticated computer and science laboratories, a multi-media lecture hall, classrooms, dining, and meeting spaces, and a solar energy roof deck and wind turbine.
Allandale Farm is Boston’s last working farm — located in Jamaica Plain and Brookline. The farm follows practices that meet the growing methods of the National Organic Program, although they have chosen not to pursue federal certification. They rotate crops, amend the fields with organic fertilizers and their own compost and do not use herbicides or conventional fungicide. The farm offers Community Supported Agriculture Shares, a farm market featuring farm grown and other locally grown and artisan foods, a summer youth camp and there is even a school on the property.
Don’t miss this day of discussion, interaction and opportunities for exploring new ideas for your Massachusetts classroom. The $50 fee includes all workshops; workshop materials; breakfast snack; lunch, and 10 pdp’s with a related classroom activity.
Registration on the day of the Conference: $55 (Subject to space availability.)
Exhibitor fee: $50. (An 8 by 10 foot table will be supplied; exhibitors should be set up no later than 8:30 a.m.)
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November 3, 2011, 4:30-5:30pm, Rabb Room, Lincoln Filene Center, Medford. Please RSVP here: http://www.doodle.com/tc2kmcbxyyaue45f
November 8, 2011, 12-1pm, TIE Conference Room, Miller Hall-East Rear Door, Medford Campus. Please RSVP here: http://www.doodle.com/zk94w2wtehn629en
The ENVS Program will be holding two focus groups to get student opinions on the new tracks being considered for the program. Come and learn about the tracks proposed, meet the Director and Program Coordinator, ask questions, and give feedback as the Executive Committee continues to develop the program.
Please RSVP using the Doodle polls above. You only need to attend one of the events.
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