Conference in Belfast to explore human-nature interrelationships
Perspectives on human-nature interrelationships will be explored at the 12th annual ESTIA Conference on Friday, Oct. 23 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast.
Darren Ranco, Sherri Mitchell and Maria Girouard are keynote speakers for the conference titled “Deep Ecology: Ethical and Spiritual Principles.”
ESTIA stands for EcoPeace, Sustainability, Teaching/Training and International Affiliations. A core principle of deep ecology is the belief in equal rights of all living beings.
Roundtable discussions about poetry, flute music, therapeutic music, forgiveness, organic gardening, permaculture, nonviolence and ecosystem protection are scheduled. Hawk Henries will play flute during lunch and Kathleen Ellis will read a poem to start the conference.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the center at 80 Belmont Ave. The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fee is $35 per person/$25 for seniors/$15 for students. Lunch may be purchased for $5.
For more information, contact Hugh Curran at 581.2636, hugh.curran@umit.maine.edu. To learn more about the speakers and ESTIA, as well as to register online, visit the organization’s website. The UMaine Peace and Reconciliation Studies Program is co-sponsoring the conference.