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NSEN Fall Gathering
September 17,18 & 19, 1999
Dorj Denma Ling Retreat - Tatamagouche
What You Need to Know...
Date: September 17, 18, & 19, 1999
Location: Dorje Denma Ling Retreat (5k south of Tatamagouche, see map below)
Cost: $35 Unwaged/$55 waged/$75 government representative - includes Saturday breakfast through to Sunday lunch and two nights rustic accommodation (tents provided) (limited indoor accommodations available upon request).
Guest Speaker: Ron Colman will discuss the work he has been doing on the Genuine Progress Index and how it relates to the environment and to province and people of Nova Scotia.
Agenda - We will be addressing the following topics through a series of NSEN caucus meetings, interactive workshops, discussion and public theatre:
climate change
oceans
forests
youth initiatives
environment & health
Speakers & Workshop facilitators include:
Arthur Bull, Chair, Coastal Communities Network
Mark Butler, Ecology Action Centre, Marine Issues Committee
Sheila Cole, Allergy & Environmental Health Association
Ron Colman, GPI Atlantic
Meinhard Doelle, Executive Director, Clean Nova Scotia Foundation
Dr. Owen Hertzman, meterologist/climatologist, Dalhousie University
Anna McCarron, Chair, NSEN Forest Caucus
Dr. David Patriquin, Environment & Health Specialist, Biology Dpt., Dal
Dr. Nancy Shackell, DFO Marine Scientist & Activist
Kim Thompson, Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association
Kermit Degooyer, Ecology Action Centre, on Integrated Resource Management
Food: The NSEN will be supplying a variety of dishes for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Please let us know of any health concerns or allergies you may have.
What You Need to Bring:
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Towels
Rain Gear
Flashlight
Materials for note taking (if you wish)
Musical Instruments
Literature from your group for display!
A sense of humour, eagerness to meet others, a devotion to the environment and an open heart and mind.
Entertainment
We will be having good music and food, along with some theatrical performances. This event is BYOB...so bring your preferred beverage for our social gatherings!
Children
The NSEN is proud to offer our members daycare during the event. We have two qualified childcare workers creating a children's agenda for kids of all ages.
To register please contact:
Veronica Sherwood
NSEN Coordinator
PO Box 33070
Halifax, NS
B3L 4T6
or by fax or email at:
<nsen@web.net> or (902) 454-6841
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