July 2008 Calendar
This is the place to share your public Eco-Educational Events with the larger community. These may include local calls to action (such as scheduled beach clean-ups, letter writing campaigns or protests), environmental education programs (including organic farming, alternative energy, green/suatainable living, social justice, etc.) and related programs.
Please note: The opinions offered at these events are the sponsors own and do not necessarily represent the opinions of SpiritLiving or it's staff.
JULY
July 3rd
New Moon
July 3 • London, United Kingdom
Healthy Towns=Healthy People
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/what_living_streets_do/cs_living_streets_training.php
A Living Streets conference and workshop exploring how our physical environment, the government’s obesity strategy and practical projects can help promote walking.
July 4 • Bar Harbor, Maine, USA
Seafood Festival
Enjoy lobster, mussels, corn, strawberry shortcake and more. Location: Bar Harbor Athletic Field, Park Street. Time: 11 a.m. Information: 207-288-5103 or visit www.mdirotary.org.
July 6-10 • Istanbul, Turkey
Global Conference on Global Warming
http://www.gcgw.org
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Dincer
July 10th
First Quarter of the Moon
July 10 • Maine Audubon Cruise
Sunset Puffin Cruise on Muscongus Bay
With its colorful, clown-like face and oversized bill, the Atlantic puffin has become one of the Maine coast's most celebrated icons. This is a remarkable accomplishment for a species that had nearly been exterminated from the state a century ago and is testament to the dedication of Audubon biologists and conservationists who led the way in reestablishing Maine 's seabird colonies. One of these colonies is Eastern Egg Rock at the mouth of Muscongus Ba , the southernmost and most accessible puffin breeding site. This ever-popular evening boat ride sails out of New Harbor to Easter Egg Rock, where we'll circle the island allowing great views of the puffins, terns and other seabirds that gather there. On the return cruise we'll pass by the lighthouse at Pemaquid Point. The trip is timed with the sunset, making it a perfect opportunity to combine birding and a lovely summer evening on the Maine coast. Maine Audubon 7-9 p.m. $28/member, $35/nonmember. Limited to 75 participants Contact: Maine Audubon (207) 781-2330 x215 • trips@maineaudubon.org
July 11th
World Population Day
July 11-13 • Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Design Your Own Natural House - Ecological Design for Homeowners
http://www.planetfriendly.net/calendar/events.php?id=8100
July 12 & 13 • Lanark, ON, Canada
Art of Being Green
http://www.planetfriendly.net/calendar/events.php?id=8049
July 18th
Full Moon
July 21 • Framingham, Massachusetts |
ANIMAL AMBASSADORS New England Wild Flower Society presents a Live Animal Show with Curious Creatures. Pay at the door. For more information, contact: registrar@newenglandwild.org
July 25th
Last Quarter of the Moon
July 27- Aug 2 • Unity, Maine
Education in a Changing Climate
Will give educators at all levels a chance to develop skills that help them bring urgent environmental issues -- especially climate change -- into their classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums and communities. Core faculty includes scientist Nalini Nadkarni, writer/activist Janisse Ray, writer/educator Lowell Monke, and youth leadership and education director Carey Stanton. CEUs available. Cosponsored by The Orion Society and Unity College. For information and application go to http://www.orionmagazine.org and click on the Education dropdown menu.
July 30- August 3 • Rockland, Maine
Maine Lobster Festival
Along with tons of Maine lobsters, this world-famous New England summer event features maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, harbor cruises, contests, lots of wonderful entertainment, a giant parade and much more. Location: Harbor Park. Times: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: 207-596-0376 or visit www.mainelobsterfestival.com.
And For Those of You That Plan Ahead:
Oct 18 - Oct 19, 2008 • Washington, DC
The 16th Annual Prayer Vigil for the Earth This year's theme is "Harmony with the Earth and Harmony with Each Other Around the Circle.” For more informationt: www.oneprayer.org/Invitation.html
November 1-6 • Maine Audubon Tour
Polar Bears of Hudson Bay
Every fall more than 1,000 polar bears gather along the west shore of Hudson Bay near Churchill, Manitoba, to wait for the sea ice to form that will give them access to the seals upon which they prey. During the few weeks from mid-October to early November these normally solitary bears—the world's largest terrestrial carnivores—are easily observed and photographed at extraordinarily close range from the safety of tundra buggies. Unquestionably it is one of the best wildlife viewing opportunities available anywhere. And in addition to the bears, there's a good chance of seeing other wildlife species, such as arctic hare, arctic fox, ptarmigan, snowy owl and gyrfalcon. Plus, if the weather cooperates, the northern lights put on a magnificent show. Churchill is an outpost town on the edge of the Canadian Arctic, but it is readily accessible and well equipped to accommodate visitors who travel there from around the world to see its wildlife. Note: this tour is completely “carbon neutral.” Contact: Maine Audubon, (207) 781-2330 x215 • trips@maineaudubon.org
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