Logistical Support
Youth Initiative Assistance with transportation, lodging and registration fees is available. We encourage you to make use of the blog to coordinate with other youth and attendees in your area for carpooling and other logistics.
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More information coming soon… If you have questions about transportation, lodging, scholarships or groups, please contact Zoe Hansen-DiBello Zoe@marioninstitute.org, 508.748.0816.
There will be a number of youth-oriented activities throughout the weekend.
Youth Workshops: • Hands-on Green Chemistry • Square Inch Gardening • Creating Eco-Equity in the Green Economy • How to Green Your School • Rhythm and Rhyme of Environmental Action • Food Justice • How Art, Dance and Self-Expression Can Fuel the Movement
2010 Featured Speakers:
- Annie Leonard
- Van Jones
- Greg Mortenson
Click HERE to view the rest of 2010’s keynote speakers
Featured 2010 Youth Workshop Presenters
- 2009 keynote Juan Pacheco returns!
4th Annual Words Not Waste: An Open mic extravaganza hosted by Connecting for Change Youth Initiative in conjunction with 3rd EyE Unlimited. Youth who attend will have an opportunity to rap, sing or share poetry (environmental and/or social justice themes are encouraged).
Other Youth Activities:
• Martial Arts classes • Ongoing mural projects • Art Installations • Exhibit Hall featuring environmental and social justice organizations and businesses • New Bedford Ocean Explorium. The rest of the schedule is still coming together. Please check back for updates and more information.
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