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Bringing together scholars and practitioners of Black Environmental Thought across the African Diaspora, Black Environmental Thought ll: Translocal and Transnational Dialogues and Collaborations is a conference for scholars, artists, farmers, activists, cooks, gardeners, environmentalists, and outdoors enthusiasts to advance Black Environmental Thought philosophy and imagine new futures of change and possibility. It will be held September 21-23, 2012 in Minneapolis.

Posted by Walt Jacobs at 1:26 PM | Permalink

Everyone knows our waters are troubled. So what are we going to do about Minnesota's impaired lakes, rivers, and watersheds? Hundreds of Minneapolis residents got together with Metro Blooms to install over one hundred raingardens in an attempt to clean up Powderhorn Lake, one yard at a time. Is it working? "A Neighborhood of Raingardens" is a film that follows the project from inception to fruition, illustrating the promises and problems of a new citizen-centered approach to watershed management.

"A Neighborhood of Raingardens" premieres Friday, September 9, at 7:00 P.M. at Saint Anthony Main Theater. The presentation is sponsored by The Film Society of Minneapolis/Saint Paul. Tickets are $8.50 at the door, $6 for seniors and students, $5 for Film Society members.

Posted by Walt Jacobs at 4:18 PM | Permalink