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(Endangered Texas, Creative Resistance) Introduction by local environmentalist, Terry Hershey and presentation by Andrew Sansom, one of the leading environmentalists from the River Systems Institute, at Texas State University

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Presented by Marcia Baker

Abstract Offsite Program: "Toxic Tour" of Houston with t.e.j.a.s. 9:15am - Meet at 1415 Sul Ross (Chapel Annex) for light breakfast and to board the bus 10am-2pm - Tour (bring your own lunch) Ticketed event, $20 fee to offset transportation costs. Space is limited. Juan Parras and Yvette Arellano of Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s.) led a tour addressing toxic sites in and around the greater Houston community. t.e.j.a.s. originated the toxic tour...

Abstract Offsite Program: Toxic Tour of Houston with t.e.j.a.s. 9:15am - Meet at 1415 Sul Ross (Chapel Annex) for light breakfast and to board the bus 10am-2pm - Tour (bring your own lunch) Ticketed event, $20 fee to offset transportation costs. Space is limited.Juan Parras and Yvette Arellano of Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s.) led a tour addressing toxic sites in and around the greater Houston community. t.e.j.a.s. originated the toxic tour over 20...

Abstract Twilight Meditation for World Environment Day Natasha Burrowes"Connecting People to Nature" is the theme nations throughout the world will explore in honor of World Environment Day 2017. Science has confirmed that our connection to Earth is ancient and many of the world’s wisdom traditions have taught that our connection to Earth is sacred. Much of our work in this post-industrial era is to cultivate a relationship with the Earth that is mutually enhancing and beneficial. How do...

Abstract Film Screening Collaboration with Aurora Picture ShowBeing outside often feels magical – the fresh air, the green space, the limitless possibilities for adventure. For children, it is a place for mystery and imagination. For adults, it is more often a setting for working and living. Even then, however, the outdoors still retains bits of magic and grandeur, ready to relax and thrill one at a moment’s notice. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets for an outdoor screening of...

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Marcela Olivera International Liaison; Shannon Marquez PhD Assistant Professor Department of Environ Sciences- University of Texas School of Public Health; Dennis S. Wales, MD, Assistant Professor in Dept of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine; moderator Winifred J. Hamilton PhD, SM, Director of the Environmental Health Section Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine. Part of Fotofest

Abstract Twilight Moments: World Environment Day Observation with Martha Serpas Pay What You Can, suggested contribution $15In commemoration of World Environment Day, the Rothko Chapel held a Twilight Meditation led by poet Martha Serpas. We united in support of environmental justice around the world.The paradoxes of water—conceived by death and love—may never have been as obvious as during Hurricane Harvey. Though we live alongside the unpredictable, life-giving, destructive...