Our 2016 Conference Got Everyone Talking!
Pesticides, People, Pollinators, and the Planet
Safer, Healthier Practices and Policies
Bee Social Hour: Friday, April 15, 2016, 5 - 7 pm
Conference: Saturday, April 16, 2016, 8 am - 5 pm
including a keynote address, 6 panels, & 4 workshops
Thanks to our sponsors, donors, and awesome volunteers,
national and regional experts gathered for the first-ever conference in the Rogue Valley
on the important topic of pesticides, people, pollinators, and the planet!
This groundbreaking event brought together members of the community for a day of insightful and educational experiences that supported and encouraged environmental justice and advocacy.
The conference included two fun and informative events. We hope to see you at future events!
~~~~~~~Bee Social Hour Fundraiser~~~~~~~
WHEN: Friday, April 15, 5 pm to 7 pm, $20 (21 and over)
WHERE: Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library (Meese Room)
With special guest Phyllis Stiles, Executive Director and founder of Bee City USA, we will share our vision for creating a Pollinator Buzzway throughout our Valley & beyond. Bee City USA is a national nonprofit based in North Carolina.
~~~Pesticides, People, Pollinators, and the Planet: Safer, Healthier Practices and Policies Conference~~~
WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 8 am to 5 pm, $10 (students free with valid ID)
WHERE: University's Stevenson Union (Rogue River Room)
We will kick off the day with a keynote address delivered by Kim Leval, Executive Director of the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides. The day-long conference includes six panels, interactive workshops, and a networking lunch.
Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, Oregon 97520
Click here for a map of the Southern Oregon University Campus
Click here for a map that shows locations of Lot 36 (Saturday) and Lot 27 (Friday).
We are grateful to our sponsors:
SOU's Bee Campus USA, ECOS, EcoSolutions, Cascade Girl Organization,
Ashland Emergency Food Bank, College of the Melissae, Beyond Toxics,
and the Rogue Valley’s three Bee City USAs: Talent, Ashland, & Phoenix
Conferencia del sábado
Sábado 16 de abril de 2016, de 8:00 a 17:00.
repleto de actividades, comenzando con un discurso de apertura a cargo de
Kim Leval, la Directora Ejecutiva de
Centro Noroeste para Alternativas a los Plaguicidas
La conferencia incluyó seis paneles, almuerzo y cuatro talleres.
BYOB - Trae tu propio almuerzo
Costo: $10; gratis para estudiantes con identificación válida.
Universidad del Sur de Oregón, Unión Stevenson
“La hora social de las abejas”
Viernes 15 de abril de 2016, de 17:00 a 19:00 horas.
Esta recaudación de fondos apoya a la Conferencia y
Nuestra iniciativa "Polinator Buzzway".
Los asistentes tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer a Phyllis Stiles , ¡la mismísima reina!
Stiles es el líder visionario y fundador de Bee City USA,
una organización nacional sin fines de lucro con sede en Asheville, Carolina del Norte.
Precio: $20; mayores de 21 años.
Universidad del Sur de Oregón, Biblioteca Hannon, Sala Meese y Terraza