From aclark@nal.usda.gov Sat Sep 20 22:50:05 1997 Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 10:55:19 -0400 (EDT) From: Andy Clark To: sanet-mg Subject: Symbiosis: a DC area regional conference (fwd) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 04 Sep 1997 20:01:10 -0400 From: Ida Rademacher Subject: Symbiosis: a regional conference ********************** For additional information contact: Martin Ogle, Potomac Overlook Regional Park, (703) 528-5406, or Steve Coffee (703) 358-6427 ********************** WHAT: A one day conference about society's relationship to planet earth... "Symbiosis: Toward a Healthy Integration of Science, Society, and Planet" DATE: September 20, 1997 TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Washington & Lee High School, Arlington, VA The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and other organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area will be hosting a one day conference intended to catalyze local efforts toward regional sustainability. The conference, entitled "Symbiosis: Toward a Healthy Integration of Science, Society, and Planet" is intended to (1) promote dialogue on and understanding of the interrelationships between society,science, and Earth's living systems, and (2) to promote ideas for cooperative action based on this understanding. The morning program will feature three nationally known speakers: Daniel Botkin, professor of Biology at George Mason University; William McDonough, Architect and Dean of the University of Virginia School of Architecture; and author Jeremy Rifkin, President of the Foundation on Economic Trends. The afternoon segment of the program will include a panel discussion that will engage the key speakers in a dialogue regarding the applicability of their ideas to projects and action in the Washington, DC area. The panel will be followed by discussion groups where conference attendees will develop ideas and recommendations for cooperative actions among citizens and community groups to address modern-day issues and problems. A reception will follow the conference and allow further opportunities for informal conversation and idea exchange. The cost of the conference is $25 payable in advance. Students can attend for $15. Mark you calendars and plan to attend this seminal event! For additional information contact: Martin Ogle, Potomac Overlook Regional Park, (703) 528-5406, or Steve Coffee (703) 358-6427 **************************** There are still opportunities to become a co-sponsor of this event. Please consider sending this bulletin to other interested parties. Thanks.