We Seek to Learn New Ways
The Sacred Connection: Tues 12 Oct 7.00 – 9.00, Tues 26 Oct 7.00 – 9.00, Sat 20 Nov 1- 4 This series will explore, through a variety of media, the experience of the sacred through connection with place and the power of the feminine in this context. Participants will be encouraged to spend time between sessions reflecting on the elements of interconnectedness in the other than human world and the spirituality that expresses this experience. The Grove: 263 Nicholson St East Coburg. Bookings are essential: ph. 9383 1993. Presenter: Anne Boyd
Towards Earth Literacy
We can probe a buttercup with the eyes of a mite, ride the electron shuttle of photosynthesis, feel the shiver of a neuron in thought, or watch in color as a star is born. We can see, more clearly than ever, how nature works her miracles. When we stare this deeply into nature’s eyes, it takes our breath away, and in a good way, it bursts our bubble. We realize that all our inventions have already appeared in nature in a more elegant form and at a lot less cost to the the planet. (Benyus, p.6)
This 1997 documentation of researchers who are applying nature’s ingenious solutions to the problem of human survival remains so pertinent in 2010. Key questions addressed in the book include how will we feed ourselves, harness energy, make things, store what we learn and conduct business. By coming home to earth and learning her ways we will uncover much more than solutions to human problems. Awe and reverence will be re-awakened in the face of nature’s wisdom. As we discover what nature already knows, we will remember how it feels to roar like a jaguar – to be a part of, not apart from, the genius that surrounds us. (Benyus, p.10) (Janine Benyus, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, Harper Collins, 1997)
Check out what’s happening in biomimicry: http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org/
The International Year of Biodiversity will feature in the Spring issue of the EarthSong Journal. This 8 minute video clip reminds us of the wonder and necessity of the diversity at the heart of all life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1VYmpTikgw
We are being called into a new place
WALK AGAINST WARMING Walk with the People. Not the Big Polluters.
SUNDAY, 15 AUGUST 2010, 12.30 p.m.
Join a Walk near you and help us convince our political leaders to Walk with the People. Not the Big Polluters. For details of events in every State click on the link provided: http://www.walkagainstwarming.org
Sustainable House Day is on again!
The ninth annual Sustainable House Day on Sunday 12 September will showcase some of Australia’s most environmentally sustainable homes to the public as millions of Australians continue to embrace renewable energy, recycling and other practices designed to lessen our impact on the environment. Environmental awareness – or being ‘green’ – is great, but putting it into practice around your own home is the best contribution you can make to living in harmony with our planet. Find out directly from home owners who’ve put sustainable living into practice, about reducing waste around your home, saving water, natural home heating and cooling and more. For details got to: http://www.sustainablehouseday.com/
Sustainable House Day is on again!
The ninth annual Sustainable House Day on Sunday 12 September will showcase some of Australia’s most environmentally sustainable homes to the public as millions of Australians continue to embrace renewable energy, recycling and other practices designed to lessen our impact on the environment. Environmental awareness – or being ‘green’ – is great, but putting it into practice around your own home is the best contribution you can make to living in harmony with our planet.
Find out directly from home owners who’ve put sustainable living into practice, about reducing waste around your home, saving water, natural home heating and cooling and more.
