FEEN Friends Environmental Education Network
Environmental Activism - Re-energizing, Renewing, and Connecting
CANCELLED AT THIS TIME
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
CANCELLED
Thursday (8:15am) - Friday (Noon)
LOCATION
Westtown School
975 Westtown Road, West Chester PA 19382
VOLUNTEER CLERK
T.J. Costa, Westtown School
FEES $150 (includes program & meals)
LODGING (optional)
Staybridge Suites Wilmington - Brandywine Valley, $119 to $149+ tax
400 Evergreen Drive Glen Mills, PA 19342
Click here to book your stay. Group Code: FCE
or call (610) 358-2560 mention Friends Council on Education
Deadline for special rate: April 23, 2019
Agenda/Schedule
Agenda
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THURSDAY, MAY 2 |
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| 8:15 | Registration and refreshments | |
| 9:00 | Welcome, overview, and brief worship | |
| 10:15 |
Environmental activism - panel of Friends educators and others.
Sharing successes and challenges - "How is activism working at your school?"
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| 12:15 | Lunch | |
| 1:30 |
Enjoying the Outdoor Environment of Westtown School - weather permitting
Ropes course, canoeing, walking.
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| 4:00 | Touring and Sharing Westtown campus and sustainability plans, campus gardening | |
| 6:00 | Dinner | |
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FRIDAY, MAY 3 |
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| 8:15 | Arrival, continental breakfast, worship | |
| 9:00 |
Socially Responsible Investing with Kate Monahan, Friends Fiduciary
Sharing sessions - Possible topics include:
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| 11:45 | Planning for the 2020 FEEN conference and 20th anniversary celebration! | |
| Closing worship | ||
| 12noon | Farewells (box lunch available by RSVP request) | |