BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//www.livingearthcentermn.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2. 30.10// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:255e4fb0-58f2-48de-90d6-3f7a8b97e5c2 X-WR-CALDESC:2023 Earth Conference - Bridging the Divide: Our Collective Ro le in Reconnecting Relations\n\nSaturday November 4th 9A.M. - 3:30P.M.\nMN SU Centennial Union Room 253\n620 West\, S Rd\, Mankato\, MN 56001\n\n\nTh e climate crisis is multifaceted with myriad issues ecologically\, agricul turally\, and politically. We need healthy societal connections to work to gether towards common goals. As the climate crisis continues to escalate\, the divisions between people and nature and people and place have continu ed to widen. \n\nThis year's conference will focus on the multifaceted cl imate crisis\, with many ecological\, agricultural\, and political divides . We need healthy societal connections to work together towards common goa ls. As the climate crisis escalates\, the divisions between people and nat ure and people and place have widened.\n\nGiven the contentious nature of our world today\, bridging these divides is a formidable task. There is ho pe when we look at the progress already made. Forging connections across d ivides is possible and necessary to create a world where all can thrive. O ur conference will feature talks from representatives from local organizat ions who are doing their part to bridge the divides and provide actionable steps to make progress. In this conference\, we will connect participants to the solutions unfolding in their backyards\, inspiring them to action. \n\nWe do not have to act alone\, and we do not have to start from scratch . We are stronger when we work together.\n\nPresenting Speakers\n\nKeynote Speaker: Carolina Ortiz\, COPAL \nBridging the divide is a formidable tas k given the contentious nature of our world today. There is hope and possi bility when we look at progress that has already been made. Forging connec tions across divides is not only possible\, it is necessary if we are to c reate a world where we all can thrive. Carolina will also speak to her wor k with COPAL\, illustrating how the social impact initiatives they lead to improve the quality of life for Latin American Families can be used as a model to create changes that will benefit us all moving forward.\n\nEcolog ical Resources: Paul Ebbenga\, Blue Earth Project\nPaul founded Blue Earth Project in 2019 after southern Mn lakes had been deemed 'irreversibly uns wimmable' by public officials. Not wanting to give up on his home\, Paul s et out to empower people to engage with local environmental challenges thr ough innovative technology\, community engagement\, and the advancement of education.\n\nSocial Connections: Mohamed Alsadig\, Mankato Diversity \nC ouncil Mohamed is recognized as a leader\, a listener\, and a consensus bu ilder. In his new role as Executive Director of the Greater Mankato Divers ity Council\, he works with other local organizations and businesses to co ntinue community efforts in establishing an inclusive\, welcoming environm ent within the greater Mankato area.\n\nAgricultural Practices: Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin\, Tree-Range® Farms \nRegi works for food systems change and regenerative impact. This has allowed him to create space for small f armers and large businesses alike to work in alignment with the ecology of the land. Originally from Guatemala\, he builds regenerative farming oper ations through an indigenous framework of thought: “We are part of—not sep arate from—the land.” \n\nPolitical Disconnect: Kathryn Lozada\, ISAIAH \n During her six years with ISAIAH\, Kathryn has worked organizing people of faith and shared values towards racial\, economic\, and climate justice i n Minnesota. She is proud of contributing to ISAIAH's significant victorie s this state legislative session\, including 100% Clean Energy by 2040\, P aid Family & Medical Leave\, $1 Billion for housing\, and more\n\n\nSchedu le \n8:45 Check-In\, Coffee\, and Muffins. Zoom meetings will be open for chatting and getting settled .\n\n9:00 Welcome and Opening Reflection\n\n9 :15 Keynote Address “Bridging the Divide” by Carolina Ortiz\, followed by Q&A and group discussion. \n\n11:15 Connection Talk: Ecological Resources \n\n11:35 Connection Talk: Agricultural Practices \n\n12:00 Lunch \n\n1:00 Connection Talk: Social Connections \n\n1:20 Connection Talk: Political D isconnect \n\n1:40 Small Group/Breakout Discussions\n\n2:15 Networking - T ime to visit with local groups already taking action in your community!\n \n2:45 Moderated Panel/Q&A with all five speakers\n\n3:15 Door Prizes and Closing Reflection\n\n\nTickets\nIn-Person (Pre-registration): $50\nIn-Per son (At the Door): $60\nVirtual (Zoom) Attendance: $35\nStudent (in-Person or Virtual): $15\nMSU Student Scholarships Available Upon Request\n\nRegi ster via Eventbrite: https://earthconference2023.eventbrite.com\n X-WR-RELCALID:7ddb612395644aa41829f6d008f0a207 X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cb14aad2-c718-428c-a4b7-fe578a4816e3 DTSTAMP:20260414T151814Z DESCRIPTION:2023 Earth Conference - Bridging the Divide: Our Collective Rol e in Reconnecting Relations\n\nSaturday November 4th 9A.M. - 3:30P.M.\nMNS U Centennial Union Room 253\n620 West\, S Rd\, Mankato\, MN 56001\n\n\nThe climate crisis is multifaceted with myriad issues ecologically\, agricult urally\, and politically. We need healthy societal connections to work tog ether towards common goals. As the climate crisis continues to escalate\, the divisions between people and nature and people and place have continue d to widen. \n\nThis year's conference will focus on the multifaceted cli mate crisis\, with many ecological\, agricultural\, and political divides. We need healthy societal connections to work together towards common goal s. As the climate crisis escalates\, the divisions between people and natu re and people and place have widened.\n\nGiven the contentious nature of o ur world today\, bridging these divides is a formidable task. There is hop e when we look at the progress already made. Forging connections across di vides is possible and necessary to create a world where all can thrive. Ou r conference will feature talks from representatives from local organizati ons who are doing their part to bridge the divides and provide actionable steps to make progress. In this conference\, we will connect participants to the solutions unfolding in their backyards\, inspiring them to action. \n\nWe do not have to act alone\, and we do not have to start from scratch . We are stronger when we work together.\n\nPresenting Speakers\n\nKeynote Speaker: Carolina Ortiz\, COPAL \nBridging the divide is a formidable tas k given the contentious nature of our world today. There is hope and possi bility when we look at progress that has already been made. Forging connec tions across divides is not only possible\, it is necessary if we are to c reate a world where we all can thrive. Carolina will also speak to her wor k with COPAL\, illustrating how the social impact initiatives they lead to improve the quality of life for Latin American Families can be used as a model to create changes that will benefit us all moving forward.\n\nEcolog ical Resources: Paul Ebbenga\, Blue Earth Project\nPaul founded Blue Earth Project in 2019 after southern Mn lakes had been deemed 'irreversibly uns wimmable' by public officials. Not wanting to give up on his home\, Paul s et out to empower people to engage with local environmental challenges thr ough innovative technology\, community engagement\, and the advancement of education.\n\nSocial Connections: Mohamed Alsadig\, Mankato Diversity \nC ouncil Mohamed is recognized as a leader\, a listener\, and a consensus bu ilder. In his new role as Executive Director of the Greater Mankato Divers ity Council\, he works with other local organizations and businesses to co ntinue community efforts in establishing an inclusive\, welcoming environm ent within the greater Mankato area.\n\nAgricultural Practices: Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin\, Tree-Range® Farms \nRegi works for food systems change and regenerative impact. This has allowed him to create space for small f armers and large businesses alike to work in alignment with the ecology of the land. Originally from Guatemala\, he builds regenerative farming oper ations through an indigenous framework of thought: “We are part of—not sep arate from—the land.” \n\nPolitical Disconnect: Kathryn Lozada\, ISAIAH \n During her six years with ISAIAH\, Kathryn has worked organizing people of faith and shared values towards racial\, economic\, and climate justice i n Minnesota. She is proud of contributing to ISAIAH's significant victorie s this state legislative session\, including 100% Clean Energy by 2040\, P aid Family & Medical Leave\, $1 Billion for housing\, and more\n\n\nSchedu le \n8:45 Check-In\, Coffee\, and Muffins. Zoom meetings will be open for chatting and getting settled .\n\n9:00 Welcome and Opening Reflection\n\n9 :15 Keynote Address “Bridging the Divide” by Carolina Ortiz\, followed by Q&A and group discussion. \n\n11:15 Connection Talk: Ecological Resources \n\n11:35 Connection Talk: Agricultural Practices \n\n12:00 Lunch \n\n1:00 Connection Talk: Social Connections \n\n1:20 Connection Talk: Political D isconnect \n\n1:40 Small Group/Breakout Discussions\n\n2:15 Networking - T ime to visit with local groups already taking action in your community!\n \n2:45 Moderated Panel/Q&A with all five speakers\n\n3:15 Door Prizes and Closing Reflection\n\n\nTickets\nIn-Person (Pre-registration): $50\nIn-Per son (At the Door): $60\nVirtual (Zoom) Attendance: $35\nStudent (in-Person or Virtual): $15\nMSU Student Scholarships Available Upon Request\n\nRegi ster via Eventbrite: https://earthconference2023.eventbrite.com\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T153000 LOCATION:MNSU Centennial Union Room 253\, Mankato\, MN 56001 US SUMMARY:2023 Earth Conference - Bridging the Divide: Our Collective Role in Reconnecting Relations END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR