Baltimore Bioneers ’08 Conference: Cultivating Change. Inspiring Solutions.
National Experts to Address Baltimore Conference on Practical Solutions to Protect and Restore Our Communities and Our Earth
When
November 6-9, 2008
November 6, 6-9 pm, Art Reception and Kick‐Off Reception featuring the music of Bossalingo.
November 7-8, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Conference
November 9, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Conference
Where
Maryland Institute College of Art, Brown Center
1301 Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore MD 21217
What
The 2nd annual Baltimore Bioneers Conference features some of the most insightful, inspiring innovators working to change the region and the world. Witness how the power of collaboration across all disciplines can promote practical environmental solutions and innovative social strategies for restoring the Earth and healing human communities. Hear from local and recorded* keynotes, workshops, and panelist discussions. More online at www.cultivatingchange.org.
Keynote Speakers
The following speakers are available to speak with the press. Below is listed a schedule of speakers.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, Falvey Hall
9:30 am
Opening by Julie Gabrielli, conference chair and founder, GOforChange
11 – 11:45 am
Mike Tidwell, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network ‐ “Mandating Clean Energy in Maryland”
12:35 – 1:20 pm
Antonia Demas, Ph.D., founder and director of the Food Studies Institute, and Tony Geraci, food and nutrition director for
Baltimore City Public Schools ‐ “School Food and Nutrition: Baltimore as a National Model for Local Farm to Cafeteria and Food Education”
2:30 – 3:05 pm
Paul Stamets, fungi mycologist, explorer, author, and president of Fungi Perfecti ‐ “Solutions from the Underground: Using
Fungi to Help Save the World”
* The conference features a recording of the satellite downlink of the Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, CA. Visit the Bioneers website at
www.bioneers.org for more information about the national conference and our partnership.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, Falvey Hall
9 am
Opening by Ted Rouse, co‐chair, Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance a founding sponsor of the conference
10:55 – 11:35 am
Joseph T. Jones, Jr., founder of the Baltimore‐based Center for Urban Families ‐ “Strong Families with Strong Fathers Equals Strong Communities”
1:55 – 2:35 pm
Judy Wicks, visionary community leader who founded Philadelphia’s landmark White Dog Café ‐ “Local Living Economies:
Green, Fair and Fun”
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, Falvey Hall
9:30 am
Opening by Tracy Ward, publisher, Urbanite a founding sponsor of the conference
11:20 am – 12 pm
Jessica Rimington, founder of One World Youth Project and a senior at Georgetown University – “The Next Generation of Social Change”
12:55 – 1:40 pm
Wallace ‘J.’ Nichols, Ph.D., internationally recognized expert on marine conservation and ocean communication with the
California Academy of Sciences and Ocean Revolution ‐ “Jump the Chasm: Are You an EcoDaredevil?”
Additional Programming Notes
Along with local keynotes speakers, recorded keynotes from the National Bioneers Conference (Oct. 17‐19, 2008) will be
screened. Attendees can also choose from over 30 breakout sessions and workshops and an art exhibit, performing artists, and delicious local foods. The entire program and speakers bios are attached. Times for breakouts are available online at
www.cultivatingchange.org/pages/program.html.
About Bioneers
Bioneers (www.bioneers.org) is inspiring a shift to live on Earth in ways that honor the web of life, each other and future generations. Founded in 1990, Bioneers promotes practical environmental solutions and innovative social strategies for restoring Earth’s imperiled ecosystems and healing our human communities. Baltimore is one of 18 “Beaming Bioneers” cities across the nation.
Baltimore Bioneers Founding Sponsors
CSBA
Tai Sophia Institute
Urbanite
USGBC Baltimore Chapter
2008 Baltimore Bioneers Conference Sponsors
Jim & Patty Rouse Foundation
substance151
Abell Foundation
GOforChange
lori hill event productions
Maryland Institute College of Art
Roland Park Country School
Art on Purpose
Baltimore Community Foundation
Kahn Family Foundation
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Parks & People Foundation
Waldorf School of Baltimore
Woodberry Kitchen ∙
Your Words Worth
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund
Benchmark Assets Management
Black Oak Associates
CDM eCycling
Kelley Ray Consulting LLC
P. Flanigan & Sons
Reliant Energy
Vangel Paper
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