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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!
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~~~~~~~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).
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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
Saturday's Conference
Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 8 am - 5 pm
chock-full of activities, beginning with a keynote address by
Kim Leval, the Executive Director of
Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides
The conference included six panels, lunch, and four workshops.
BYOB - Bring your own Bag lunch
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Cost: $10; free to students with valid ID
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Southern Oregon University, Stevenson Union
“Bee Social Hour"
Friday, April 15, 2016 from 5 - 7 pm
This fundraiser supports the Conference and
our Pollinator Buzzway initiative.
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Attendees had the chance to meet Phyllis Stiles, the Queen Bee herself!
Stiles is the visionary leader and founder of Bee City USA,
a national nonprofit organization based in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Cost: $20; 21 and over
Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library, Meese Room and Terrace