Who: Anyone with an interest in the environment
What: Our World, Our Responsibility: Translating Knowledge into Action
Where: Science Building, University of Toronto Scarborough (1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4)
When: Friday, May 18th 2012 | 8:45 AM-3:00 PM
The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites you to participate in an environmental conference that will bring together Toronto-area students, educators, residents, and professionals to discuss diverse environmental topics such as deforestation, the tar sands, water rights and issues, environmental science and careers, green food, natural cosmetics, and healthy lifestyles. The keynote speaker will be Andrew Nikiforuk, a Canadian journalist, Tar Sands writer, and author of the Governor General’s Award-winning book War Against Oil. Other organizations and speakers at the conference include the Toronto Environmental Alliance, Earth Day Canada, ECO Canada, and the David Suzuki Foundation.
Participants will be encouraged to develop action projects to address the environmental issues raised during the workshops. This conference is an excellent opportunity to network with professionals in the environmental field, as well as other students and citizens who share your passions and interests.
For more information on specific workshops and to register, please visit http://ourworldourresponsibility.eventbrite.com/. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Worthwhile conference addressing the issue of the Tar Sands among others. Great way to meet other environmental activists.