Choices for Sustainable Living Course – Begins 8/14/08

One of the best-loved courses offered through Northwest Earth Institute will begin a eight-week group starting soon!

When: Thursdays – beginning August 14
Time: 6:30 to eat, 7:00 Discussion
Duration: Eight weeks
Where: Whole Foods, SE Corner of Preston Forest Village 11700 Preston Road, 75230, (214) 265-3100
To Participate/Contact: David Hale. Please contact him to reserve your place in this class. jdavidhale@gmail.com

Choices for Sustainable Living explores the meaning of sustainable living and the ties between lifestyle choices and their impact on the earth. Discussion course goals include: considering the ties between lifestyle choices and their impact on the earth, and learning about steps that can be taken to move toward ecologically sustainable organizations, lifestyles, and communities.

Course curriculum can be found on the NWEI site (link).

Menu for the Future – Begins June 17th, 2008

This is the first time this new NWEI discussion course is being offered in the Dallas area. Please come out to join us!

When: Tuesday, June 17th
Time: 6:30 to eat, 7:00 Discussion
Duration: Five sessions/meetings
Where: (1) Kathryn’s Home in Richardson and/or (2) Ali Baba Restaurant in Richardson
Contact: Kathryn Anderle. Please contact her to reserve your place in this class. kathryn-max@tx.rr.com

Discussion Course Goals:
• To explore food systems and their impacts on culture, society and ecological systems.
• To gain insight into agricultural and individual practices that promote personal and ecological well-being.
• To consider your role in creating or supporting sustainable food systems.
Topics Covered: What’s Eating America, Anonymous Food, Farming for the Future, You Are What You Eat, Toward a Just Food System, and Choices for Change.

Course curriculum can be found on the NWEI site (link).

Choices for Sustainable Living – Begins June 27th, 2008

One of the best-loved courses offered through Northwest Earth Institute will begin a nine-week group starting soon!

When: Friday, June 27
Time: 6:30 to eat, 7:00 Discussion
Duration: Nine weeks
Where: Snappy Salads, SE corner of Preston and Forest
Contact: David Hale.  Please contact him to reserve your place in this class. jdavidhale@gmail.com

Choices for Sustainable Living explores the meaning of sustainable living and the ties between lifestyle choices and their impact on the earth.  Discussion course goals include: considering the ties between lifestyle choices and their impact on the earth, and learning about steps that can be taken to move toward ecologically sustainable organizations, lifestyles, and communities.

Course curriculum can be found on the NWEI site (link).

New Course – Menu For The Future

NWEI is excited to announce that the newest study guide for small groups, Menu for the Future, is now available. People interested in leading this course/discussion in the Dallas area should contact Chris Unruh.

Topics:

(1) Explore food systems and their impacts on culture, society and ecological systems

(2) Gain insight into agricultural and individual practices that promote personal and ecological well-being

(3) Consider ways to create and support sustainable food systems

Voluntary Simplicity Course (3/25-5/13)

Course description: Participants in this seven-session course developed by the Northwest Earth Institute seek to understand the meaning of voluntary simplicity, to explore the material and psychological distractions that prevent us from caring for the earth, and to consider how life may be richer through the practice of simplicity.

Date/Time: March 25th – May 13th. Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Brown bag/take-out (bring your own) shared meal from 6:30 – 7:00 PM.

Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1700 South Josey Lane, Carrollton.

To participate contact Scarlett Silva by email. Cost of the book used in the discussion is $20.

Upcoming Courses (Feb-2008)

“Discovering a Sense of Place”- starts Tuesday, Feb. 19. Meets in East Dallas at The Wine Therapist. (nine weeks) Leader is Brooke Evans. Cost $20. More info on the course.

“Global Warming: Changing C02rse”- starts Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Dream Cafe in Addison. (four weeks) Leader is Kathryn Anderle. Cost $20. More info on the course.