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Live Presentations & Group Activities
Live presentations and group activities will be offered from three tent-
Main Stage
The Main Stage is located in the Dining Café tent, in the Food Service area, south
of Third Street. Main Stage presentations will offer the latest information on some
of the most relevant and contentious environmental and economic issues of the day.
Leading activists and educators, from around country, will offer fast-
Accelerating the Transition to the Green Economy – Saturday, 3:00 PM
The green economy
is growing at a rapid rate and will increasingly challenge the existing, unsustainable
economy. Evidence of this paradigm shift can be seen in growing consumer demand for
nature-
Climate Denial Crock of the Week – Saturday, 2:00 PM
The creator of the YouTube Series
"Climate Denial Crock of the Week" debunks, destroys and demolishes the "Climate
Crocks" -
Community Leader Roundtable – Friday, 6:00 PM
Dr. Danaher will lead an informal and
interactive discussion of the ways that local leaders can help their communities
move toward sustainability and resiliency. Bring your ideas, questions and concerns
and hear from one of the most prolific and significant voices of the emerging green
economy. Kevin Danaher is Global Exchange and Green Festivals co-
Globalization and the Downsizing of the American Dream – Saturday, 12:00 Noon
Based
on Dr. Danaher's book, this talk focuses on the negative effects of globalization
in the US, explaining how corporate globalization is exporting US jobs, bankrupting
our government, undermining democratic principles, and destroying our environment.
In response, grassroots organizations are fighting all of these effects but they
need to come together in a unified movement. In his presentations, he not only provides
a detailed analysis of what is wrong, but he also gives inspiring examples of what
we can do to make things right. Kevin Danaher is Global Exchange and Green Festivals
co-
Michigan Needs a State Bank – Saturday, 4:00 PM
This presentation will show why Michigan
needs its own state bank to restart its economy. Charles Fleetham is founder and
president of Project Innovations, Inc., a Farmington Hills consulting firm serving
Michigan communities and businesses with leadership development, strategic planning,
and conflict management expertise.
Natural Lawn & Garden Care – Sunday, 12:00 Noon
How to care for your landscape with
respect for the environment. Jeff Copeland of A-
New Low Cost Technologies for Renewable Energy – Friday, 5:00 PM
An overview of new
innovative designs that improve the environment and the livelihood of low income
people. We cover energy, renewable energy and sustainable economic development with
an emphasis on our work in Guatemala and Nicaragua. John Barrie is Executive Director
of the Appropriate Technology Collaborative, whose purpose is “To design, develop,
demonstrate and distribute appropriate technological solutions for meeting the basic
human needs of low income people in the developing world”. John is an adjunct Professor
of Architecture at U of M.
Saving Energy While Creating Healthy Environments – Saturday, 5:00 PM
This presentation
covers building performance improvements that save energy while creating healthy
& comfortable living environments using eco friendly products & practice evaluation,
strategy planning, and energy tax credits. Ken Byczynski is the owner of Kenco Energy
Services. He is an educational/motivational speaker, and a consultant.
Solar -
Learn how solar
now puts out more power with a faster payback than ever before! Mark Bauer, President
and Founder of Bauer Power, has successfully melded his years of home building experience
with a unique understanding of the renewable energy market. Mr. Bauer is a premier
educator on renewables, teaching classes on solar and wind for the GLREA and Grand
Rapids Community College. Mark’s evolving vision for a more sustainable future is
the driving force behind Bauer Power.
Solartopia! Winning a Green Powered Earth – Saturday, 1:00 PM
Solartopia is a unique
and powerful vision of a world free of fossil/nuclear fuels where all political and
industrial power is naturally generated and controlled by the public. How we get
there is the complex and compelling topic of this exciting presentation. Harvey Wasserman
is an author, activist, and senior advisor to Greenpeace USA.
Storm Water, the Hidden Thief – Sunday, 3:00 PM
Discussion about the impacts of stormwater
and how it quietly but persistently steals your watershed/water quality, water quantity
and money through the gradual build up of sediments and other impacts. Tammie Heazlit
is a hydrogeologist and environmental writer and planner with 20 yrs experience with
large scale risk management and reduction. Past Assistant Storm Water Coordinator
for Utah and is active in efforts to improve Michigan’s storm water program, to save
millions of dollars, create local jobs, and reward municipalities that practice low
impact governance.
Timebanking for Equitable Community-
A Timebank is a new
and exciting way for people to come together to help others and help themselves at
the same time. Participants 'deposit' their time in the bank by giving practical
help and support to others and are able to 'withdraw' their time when they need something
done themselves. This presentation will engage the audience in an exploration of
the ways Timebanking can serve as a framework and strategy for building stronger
and more equitable communities. Dr. Shawn D. Kimmel is currently the Founding Director
of the Detroit-
Using Transition to Build Sustainable Community – Sunday, 2:00 PM
Transition Towns
has been called the most inspiring movement in the world. Pam Bytner, founder of
Transition Oakland County, offers an introduction to the Transition movement and
opportunities to get involved locally.
Your Family's "Home Energy Plan" – Sunday, 4:00 PM
Enable home owners to make the
small adjustments to lifestyle to; develop an awareness of energy usage, reduce the
amount of energy used and associated bills, consider options for generating energy
from renewable sources, and maintain quality of life while using resources more wisely.
Jane Esper Vogel founded Partners for New Energy following a long and successful
management career with Ford Motor Company. Mark Bauer, President and Founder of Bauer
Power, has successfully melded his years of home building experience with a unique
understanding of the renewable energy market.
Kids Stage & Activities
The Kids Stage is located behind the Kids Corner exhibits on the north side of the festival and grass lot. The Kids Stage and Activity area is a great place for kids, of all ages, to learn about energy, animals, our environment and going green. Check out these fun and educational presentations and activities:
Community Earth Drum & Dance – Saturday, 5:00 PM
Welcome everyone to share heartfelt
appreciation for EARTH with fun, freeform music & movement! Brought to you by Jennifer
Kovach and the Oxford Community Drummers. Fun for all ages. Jennifer has been performing
environmental dance for four years and she is part of the Green Team of Huron Valley.
Energy Lessons for Youth – Saturday, 4:00 PM
The solar Jeep and energy bike will be
showcased as examples of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The program will
include easy ways for children to save energy at home and at school! This will be
a fun, interactive, hands-
Festival Felt Craft – Sunday, 2:00 PM
Patty Urda from the Oakland Steiner School will
lead children in creating a wet-
Make Your Own Hiking Stick – Saturday, 3:00 PM & Sunday, 12:00 noon
Dinosaur Hill
Nature Preserve naturalists will lead an activity where kids can make a cool hiking
stick. Each stick can be decorated with beads, feathers, yarn and more, and all
will receive a special map of the Dinosaur Hills trails to try it out.
River Critters – Saturday, 11:00 AM (on the west bank of the Paint Creek, just north
of 2nd Street)
Join the Clinton River Watershed Council along the bank of Paint Creek
to test the waters. Participate in water quality monitoring and see live critters
that live along the bottom of the creek. This activity is appropriate for all ages.
Michele Arquette-
Taking Care of our Groundwater – Saturday, 1:00 PM
Participants will learn about Michigan's
groundwater resources and how to protect them. A groundwater simulator will show
the movement of groundwater and how it can be polluted. This family friendly presentation
will help you learn how to keep the Great Lakes Great! Lisa Appel is the Watershed
Education Coordinator at Cranbrook Institute of Science.
The World's Been Waiting For You! – Sunday, 1:00 PM
Author Bridget Llewellyn will
read her book, One Child, One Planet, and lead an age-
Worm Bins 101! – Saturday, 2:00 PM
This interactive workshop will introduce the basics
of vermicomposting -
Wellness Stage & Activities
The Wellness Stage and Activities area is located in Wellness Way located south of
Third Street and west of Water Street. Enjoy a free wellness activity or informative
presentation, and learn how you can improve your health and well-
Earth Box Container Gardening – Saturday, 1:00 PM
Cheyenne Curran will put together
an Earth Box container while explaining the benefits of growing your own tomatoes
& peppers in this way. She is very excited about the potential for container gardening
to supply a bounty of fresh vegetables with minimal maintenance. Cheyenne lives in
Milford and grows raspberries, rhubarb, currants and a variety of vegetables and
tree fruits primarily for home use, but also for sale at the Milford Farm Market.
Half Hour to Health – Saturday, 4:00 PM
We look at the paradigm of disease and sickness
in the current society, and work to shift that to a new paradigm of wellness and
health. Healthy truly is simple. Dr. Kathy Whitmore and Dr. Deana Lajiness are both
chiropractors in downtown Rochester. Dr. Kathy is a LifeForce doctor who graduated
with honors, and loves to serve the community of Rochester by spreading health. Dr.
Deana Lajiness is a trained labor doula who hopes to create a ripple effect of health
starting in the Rochester area.
Geothermal Dream Home on a Budget – Saturday, 6:00 PM
Discuss the process of designing
mainstream green homes for the mid-
Getting Grounded in Yoga – Sunday, 12:00 Noon
Brian Granader, owner of Rochester Hill's
premier yoga studio, will be leading a one hour yoga session for people of all ages
and levels of experience. Get grounded in yoga with Brian as he brings nearly 9
years of teaching experience to you all who participate. Those who are new to Red
Lotus Yoga will receive a free one week pass to practice at the studio!
Good Healthy Water – Saturday, 2:00 PM
Linda Harless & Dianne Dougherty of Enagic
will do a demonstration and presentation of Kangen Water and Ionized Alkaline Water.
Linda is a health & wellness educator, RN and BSN.
Is Your Water Killing You? Finding Healthy Hydration – Sunday, 2:00 PM
Explore the
all-
Karma and the Environment – Friday, 6:00 PM
Explores the concept of "Karma" or the
simultaneity of Cause and Effect in Environmental issues as practiced by the Soka
Gakki International. Tammie Heazlit is a hydrogeologist and environmental writer
and planner with 20 yrs experience with large scale risk management and reduction.
Past Assistant Storm Water Coordinator for Utah and is active in efforts to improve
Michigan’s storm water program, to save millions of dollars, create local jobs, and
reward municipalities that practice low impact governance.
Natural Health Now – Sunday, 1:00 PM
Learn how to use the philosophy of natural medicine
to create sustainable changes in your health NOW! Dr. Matthew Marturano is a naturopathic
physician, speaker, and health news writer. Secretary for the Michigan Association
of Naturopathic Physicians and has a private practice focused on weight loss, fertility,
and digestive disorders.
Raw Food Diet: Best for Us and Our Planet – Sunday, 3:00 PM
Getting people thinking
about what is our most natural food, our most whole, and healthy diet for the human
species. How do we know, what is the science behind this? Why is it best for the
planet, too? Ellen Livingston teaches yoga and gives classes, seminars, retreats,
and coaching based on the benefits of a raw vegan diet. Ellen has studied extensively
with many of today's top raw food leaders. Her talks are always engaging, informative,
and eye-
Tai Chi: Chinese Exercise – Saturday, 3:00 PM
Learn a new exercise to do that harmonizes
the Body, Mind and Spirit with nature. Jeffrey T. Remer of the Little Nine Heaven
Kung Fu Association has been studying Tai Chi/Kung Fu for 18 years. He is also a
local acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner.
The Transition Kitchen -
So...NOW
what do I eat?! Learn unbelievably simple ingredient substitutions that can help
make the transition to a healthier lifestyle quick and easy. Lots of new products
and brands that you can use in your own home; we name names! Dr. Kerrie Saunders,
MS, LLP, PhD is an internationally known Presenter and Author with work featured
in numerous newspapers, magazines, e-
Designed especially for success! Food Friends and Foes;
Common but little known sources of cholesterol; natural and botanical remedies for
symptoms associated with menopause; fitness tips; the importance of correcting nutritional
deficiencies to help curb cravings; safe JumpStart systems. All in an atmosphere
comfortable for questions -
This will be a 50 minute basic level yoga class.
Pam Goff is a lead yoga teacher at UpDog Center of Rochester and has been teaching
yoga for 15 years.
Connections Café Roundtables & Internet Station
A wide variety of topics will be discussed
at the Connections Café roundtables. Check the signs on tables and jump in the discussion
with subject matter experts at any time. A green resources Internet Station will
be generously provided Timbuktu Internet Cafe and T-