Maine Edge advances 12th annual ESTIA Conference in Belfast
The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing the 12th annual ESTIA Conference on Friday, Oct. 23 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Perspectives on human-nature interrelationships will be explored at the event. 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.