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Baltimore Bioneers

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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