Visiting Author to address Indigenous Knowledge for Biodiversity Conservation

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 6 pm

Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Auditorium, Burchfield Penney Art Center

6:00 pm Reception  - 7:00 pm Presentation  - This event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Robin W. Kimmerer, mother, plant ecologist, writer and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is the founding Director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. Her programs introduce the benefits of traditional ecological knowledge to the scientific community in a way that respects and protects indigenous knowledge. Dr. Kimmerer is the author of “Braiding Sweetgrass: indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants.” As a writer and a scientist, she is interested in the restoration of our relationships to land.

Funding for this event was provided by the Western New York Land Conservancy, Niagara Frontier Botanical Society, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, Buffalo Audubon Society, and Nature Sanctuary Society of Western New York.

For more information at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, click here.

New Programs at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

Programs Explore Writings of Aldo Leopold; Power of Animals    

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will be hosting two special programs at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga.

On Saturday, November 9 at 1:00 p.m., Reinstein Woods Naturalist Intern Ben Carpenter will host "Axe in Hand: An introductory discussion of Land Ethic." The program will start with an introduction to the written work of Aldo Leopold, considered by many to be the father of wildlife management and of the United States’ wilderness system. The round table discussion will explore excerpts from his historic text on conservation, A Sand County Almanac. 
Group members will be discussing Leopold's essay, Land Ethic, and what its implications are for the contemporary sustainability movement. In 1949, Leopold called for a land ethic that “enlarges the boundaries of the [moral] community to include soils, water, plants, and animals, or collectively: the land.” 
The dialogue will be followed by an interpretive walk through Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, with discussion and reflection on themes from the book set in the local and regional contexts. Light refreshments will be served.

On Sunday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m., families are invited to attend “The Power Animals of Reinstein Woods: What Does the Fox Really Say?” This family-friendly tour of Reinstein Woods will explore local Native American traditions that relate to wildlife. Many native beliefs include the idea that animals can teach us important lessons to guide us through our lives. Using animal Medicine Cards, participants will receive insight and life lessons from the local animals that live at Reinstein Woods.

Both programs are free, however registration is required. To register, call (716) 683-5959.
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve is located at 93 Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard in Cheektowaga [MAP]. 

Environmental Event: "Buffalo's Waters"

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB’S

NIAGARA FRONTIER CHAPTER

presents

CONSERVATION CONVERSATION 2010

“BUFFALO’S WATERS”

History, Present, Future of One of Our Planet’s Most Water-Rich Environments

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
FREE and Open to the Public

SPEAKERS:

• Jerold C. Bestedo of Penn Dixie will highlight the formation of the Great Lakes and Niagara River region.
  

• Rachel Heckl represents Great Lakes United and shall discuss the state of our waters and issues surrounding water conservation and water quality.

• Theresa Hudson works for the US Army Corps of Engineers. She will speak of the Corps extensive field work and enforcing Federal laws to protect our resources.

• Tim Tielman is from Campaign for Greater Buffalo and will enlighten us with stories of Buffalo’s waterfront, its scrappy and glorious history.

Coffee, tea, and goodies will be provided. Get there early and grab a seat! Public is welcome, free of charge.

Where? Gateway Executive Office - near Woodlawn Beach State Park [MAP]

Directions: from North or South, take Route 5 (Lake Shore Drive) to where it intersects with Route 179. Follow signs toward Woodlawn Beach State Park. Look for the Gateway Executive Office. Park in large lot near building.

In the NEWS 4/20

Going Climate Neutral
by Walter Simpson
It's possible to adopt an earth-friendly lifestyle. Learn about your carbon footprint and how to conserve energy at home to reduce your impact on climate change, click here.

Global Warming is Melting our Children's Chances
by Gerry Rising
Brief summary about the causes and consequences of global warming, click here. Includes a tribute to Walter Simpson. Contact information for UB Green and climate change presentations: 829-3535 & simpson@facilities.buffalo.edu

Buffalo must become more Bike Friendly
by Robin Douglas

A Greener way to keep it Clean
New detergent products claim to be safer than those currently under the kitchen sink, click here.

The Dawning of EARTH DAY
TIME Magazine, April 27, 1970: Ralph Nader was at SUNY Buffalo, read more here.

GROWING BUFFALO'S GREEN ECONOMY

NY State Assemblyman Sam Hoyt

hosts a

Green Economy Summit

featuring Empire State Development Upstate Chairman

DAN GUNDERSEN

April 12, 9AM at Buffalo State College

To download a Conversation Starter for a Green Economy, click here

To visit the Green Economy Summit Wikispace, click here