Monday, 26 Mar 2012
Lecture: Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement
Anne Clifford is the Msgr. James Supple Chair of Catholic Studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Iowa State. She will discuss the work of environmentalist, women's rights activist and 2004 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Wangari Maathai.
Wednesday, 28 Mar 2012
Symphony of the Soil: Film and Discussion with Deborah Koons Garcia
"Symphony of the Soil" is a multi-film project that explores the world of soil, including how it is formed, its life cycle, human uses and misuses in agriculture, and soil's role in addressing global environmental problems.
Saturday, 31 Mar 2012
Book Signing and Crafting with Local Author Kristin M. Roach
Kristin is promoting her recently released book Mend It Better, a contemporary twist on the traditional skill of mending. This how-to text is accompanied by dozens of inspiring examples from Kristin's own work and that of other notable craft bloggers and artisans. Participants will also have the opportunity to create a needle book, a quick and easy project featured in the book.