FEEN Friends Environmental Education Network
Water. . . Our Source of Life
Keeping our eyes open and staying hopeful in the face of global climate concerns
Friends school educators have a special responsibility to include care for the environment in all aspects of school life in order to promote a sustainable future for all life. FEEN’s goals grow directly from fundamental Quaker beliefs and testimonies on peace and justice, simplicity, stewardship, and service.
Join with colleagues to for renewal and connection in doing this important work.
Dates, Rates & Details
Dates, Rates & Details
DATE
Thursday (8:15am) March 5 - Friday (Noon) March 6, 2020
LOCATION
Germantown Friends School and William Penn Charter School
31 West Coulter Street and 3000 West School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
VOLUNTEER CLERKS
Karen Cherubini, Germantown Friends School
Tom Rickards, William Penn Charter
FEES $150 (includes program & meals)
LODGING (optional)
TBD
Agenda/Schedule
Agenda
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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 |
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| 8:15 | Registration and refreshments | |
| 9:00 | Welcome, overview, and brief worship | |
| 10:15 |
Panel of Friends educators and others.
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| 12:15 | Lunch | |
| 1:30 |
Outings and enjoying the Outdoor Environment of urban schools - weather permitting
Walking, canoeing, field trips.
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| 4:00 | Touring and Sharing Germantown Friends School campus and sustainability plans, campus gardening | |
| 6:00 | Dinner - Celebration of FEEN's 20th Year | |
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FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 |
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| 8:15 | Arrival, continental breakfast, worship | |
| 9:00 |
Sharing sessions - Possible topics include:
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| 11:45 | Planning for the 2021 FEEN conference, volunteer clerks and hosts. | |
| Closing worship | ||
| 12noon | Farewells (box lunch available by RSVP request) | |