Women Greening the Globe – Enjoy photos and media coverage
Hosted by the Greenbelt Conservancy
Friday, March 27, 2015 – 10am-4pm
The College of Staten Island, Performing Arts Center
Women Greening the Globe is a symposium to celebrate women’s inspiring environmental advocacy and accomplishments in creating sustainable communities. Our diverse group of speakers and presenters will motivate local residents, emerging leaders and the next generation of environmentalists.
GO HERE TO ENJOY COVERAGE OF THE EVENT BY KATHRYN CARSE OF THE STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE
GO HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
The symposium will focus on various themes including: Environmental Health, Conservation, Green Economy & Green Careers, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Access, Environmental Education, Community Engagement & Advocacy, Clean Water, Urban Park Revitalization and Environmental Justice.
Audience members will also enjoy a musical performance of African-inspired songs by Kaissa, acclaimed composer and songstress from the Republic of Cameroon. Behind the beauty of the music, however, lies a message in Kaissa’s lyrics about the human condition, and speaking out against war and injustice. With her glorious voice, she pays tribute to her native Cameroon for its love of life and the human spirit. Go here to sample her music.
The symposium and related follow-up field sessions in the Greenbelt’s forests and natural areas will emphasize our shared humanity and global responsibility for the health of our planet.
The program and speaker/presenter list for Women Greening the Globe (March 27) Symposium will be posted shortly.
Schedule of Pre and Post Symposium Events
Fim Screening: ARISE
Saturday, March 7, 2pm
Unitarian Church
312 Filmore St, Staten Island, NY
Join us for a local Staten Island screening of the award-winning film, ARISE. Learn the stories of extraordinary women around the world who are working to heal the injustices against the earth. This event is part of the Greenbelt’s Greening the Globe Series, which includes a series of free events that celebrate women’s inspiring efforts towards creating sustainable communities. Free registration is here
Manhattan Fim Screening: ARISE
Wednesday, March 11, 7pm
Impact Hub
394 Broadway, New York, NY
Join us for a Manhattan screening of the award-winning film, ARISE. Learn the stories of extraordinary women around the world who are working to heal the injustices against the earth. This event is part of the Greenbelt’s Greening the Globe Series, which includes a series of free events that celebrate women’s inspiring efforts towards creating sustainable communities. Free registration is here
Directions to Impact Hub are here:
Fim Screening: ARISE
Friday, March 20, 2015, 6pm
College of Staten Island (CUNY), Performing Arts Center-Recital Hall
2800 Victory Blvd, Building 1P, SI, NY
Join us for a local Staten Island screening of the award-winning film, ARISE. Learn the stories of extraordinary women around the world who are working to heal the injustices against the earth. This even is part of the Greenbelt’s Greening the Globe Series, which includes a series of free events that celebrate women’s inspiring efforts towards creating sustainable communities. Free registration is here There will be a free shuttle bus from the Staten Island ferry terminal to take you to the CSI campus; stay tuned for details.
Fim Screening: ARISE
Saturday, March 21, 2pm
Conference House Park Visitor Center
298 Satterlee Street, SI, NY
Join us for a local Staten Island screening of the award-winning film, ARISE. Learn the stories of extraordinary women around the world who are working to heal the injustices against the earth. This event is part of the Greenbelt’s Greening the Globe Series, which includes a series of free events that celebrate women’s inspiring efforts towards creating sustainable communities. Free registration is here
Saturday, March 28, 10am – 2pm
Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Ave, SI, NY
Nature Center Open House: 10am – 2pm
Ecosystem Exploration Hike: 10 am- 11am
Buck’s Hollow Hike: 12 noon & 2pm
This event is part of the Greenbelt’s Greening the Globe Series, which includes a series of free events that celebrate women’s inspiring efforts towards creating sustainable communities.
Saturday, March 28, 10am – 2pm
Greenbelt Red Trail Restoration Project with
Friends of Island Trails and NYC Parks 10am – 2pm
Wear your old clothes and be prepared to work hard as we re-route a portion of our Red Trail that suffers from erosion and overuse. Our team will work together to improve this trail section that will benefit many who hike and run here. Contact jeanne.paliswiat@parks.nyc.gov or by phone at 718-667-2165, ext. 311.
Group Hikes: Choose One!
Sunday, March 29, 2015, 11am-4pm
I. Multi-purpose Trail Hike, 11am
Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Join us on our extended, fast-paced hike along our relatively flat and smooth multi-purpose trail to Richmond Town and Richmond Avenue, then return to the Nature Center. RSVP: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or 718-351-3450, ext. 0
II. 2 pm: Celebrating Women of the Greenbelt and Gretta Moulton (Green Trail)
High Rock Park 200 Nevada Ave, SI, NY
Enjoy our leisurely, interpretive hike around the Gretta Moulton/Green Trail. Gretta Moulton was the woman credited with leading the charge to save High Rock Park from residential development in the 1960’s and 70’s. She was a girl scout leader and environmentalist with extraordinary vision. All who visit High Rock Park owe her a debt of gratitude. RSVP: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or 718-351-3450, ext. 0
This event is part of the Greenbelt’s Greening the Globe Series, which includes a series of free events that celebrate women’s inspiring efforts towards creating sustainable communities.
If you have any questions, or would like to be involved in the symposium, please contact Flynn Ferguson, Event Coordinator via email: flynn.ferguson@parks.nyc.gov; phone: (718) 667-2165, ext. 304; or mobile: (347) 972 3523. Thank you for sharing your time, skills and enthusiasm with us.