Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

Water Views Festival

November 11, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrating and preserving the East End’s most valuable asset!

The day will include programming featuring environmental scientists, NGOs, and community leaders tackling water conservation issues on Long Island, as well as family-friendly activities highlighting local eco-initiatives, and celebrating the natural beauty of Long Island.

Talks and presentations from 10 to noon featuring keynote speakers Edwina von Gal of Perfect Earth Project, Michael Ogden of Natural Systems International, Murray Fisher of the Billion Oyster Project, ocean explorer and photographer Gaelin Rosenwacks, and Beth Rattner of the Biomimicry Institute.

A “State of Our Waters” panel offers a discussion with Dr. Christopher Gobler, director of the New York State Center for Clean Water Technology; Peter Scully, Suffolk Country water quality czar; and Nancy Kelley, executive director of The Nature Conservancy/Long Island Chapter.

Please RSVP to [email protected].

Then from noon on, it’s a fun festival of family-friendly activities and a tabled event featuring local groups and vendors. Participating vendors to be announced soon!

Details

Date:
November 11, 2018
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Category:
Event Tags:
,