[WestMALocals] Upcoming Environmental Events in MA

[Owen Broadhurst]

May 19, 2006 (Friday, 7-9pm) in Amherst
"Activism, Deep Ecology, and the Gaian Era: A Panel Discussion"
With Stephen Buhner, Lynn Margulis, & John Seed
Stirn Auditorium, Amherst College, near downtown Amherst, MA.

How does an understanding of the planet as a self-regulating organism
impact our collective human psyche, our values, our choices, and our
perceptions? In light of our culture's emerging planetary consciousness
and global biological interdependence, how can individuals and communities
best move forward with hope in an age of dramatic ecological disruption?

COST: A suggested donation of $5-10 goes to rainforest protection projects.
LOCATION: Stirn Auditorium, Amherst College, near downtown Amherst, MA
REGISTRATION: Preregistration is not required. Seating will begin at 6:30pm.
CO-SPONSORS: Earthlands, Sacred Earth Network, and the Hitchcock Center
MORE INFORMATION: John at Earthlands: jcryan at earthlands.org or 978.724.3428
URL CONTACT: www.earthlands.org/johnseedpanel.htm

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May 20, 2006 (Saturday, 8-9:30pm) in Petersham
"Climate Change, Despair, and Empowerment"
With John Seed and Ross Gelbspan
Davis Memorial Hall, Route 32, near the Town Common, Petersham, MA

Join John Seed and Ross Gelbspan for an evening discussion of climate
change and the empowering practices of deep ecology in response to the
despair we experience over environmental problems of global scale. The
program will include a half hour discussion each by John and Ross followed
by time for audience questions and observations. Support four local
environmental and social change organizations! .

COST: A suggested donation of $5-10 goes to rainforest protection projects.
LOCATION: Davis Memorial Hall, Unitarian Church, near the Town Common in
Petersham, MA 01366 (Route 32).
REGISTRATION: Preregistration is not required. Seating will begin at 7:30pm.
CO-SPONSORS: Earthlands, Sacred Earth Network, North Quabbin Women in
Black, & the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth
MORE INFORMATION: John at Earthlands: jcryan at earthlands.org or 978.724.3428
URL CONTACT: www.earthlands.org

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May 19-21, 2006 (Saturday & Sunday) at Earthlands in Petersham
"EARTH, SPIRIT, ACTION: A Deep Ecology Intensive"
With John Seed
Earthlands, 39 Glasheen Rd, Petersham, MA 01366

In this workshop, we participate in a series of ceremonies and rituals
synchronous with those used by indigenous peoples throughout time. Through
creative exercises, despairwork and meditations, we acknowledge our
interconnectedness with air, water and soil as we invite the spontaneous
healing of psyche and dissolve the illusion of our disconnection from the
living Earth. Through meditation, breath and dialogue we explore the
question: How do we engage in social or ecological change work from a
place of heart and spirit? Together we grapple with issues of
effectiveness, burn-out, and conflict as well as the fear and apathy that
permeate our society.

COST: $125-$175 All profits go to rainforest protection projects.
LOCATION: Earthlands, 39 Glasheen Rd. Petersham, MA 01366.
REGISTRATION: A deposit and preregistration are required.
CO-SPONSORS: Earthlands and Sacred Earth Network
MORE INFORMATION: John at Earthlands: jcryan at earthlands.org or 978.724.3428
URL CONTACT: www.earthlands.org/johnseed06.htm


-- 
Owen R. Broadhurst
Candidate for State Representative
Third Hampden District
http://www.owenbroadhurst.org