Civic Engagement, Lake Michigan, and Our Environmental Future

Posted August 28, 2015 11:00 pm

Henrietta Saunders

48th Annual Conference- League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region

What can we do with our families and friends to improve the environmental health of our towns, especially as the global climate is changing? Join successful activists and experts as they share success stories and opportunities for action. Speakers will discuss positive aspects of engagement to help our environment and to strengthen our democracy through nonpartisan civic activity. Elected officials, including US Congressman Robert Dold and State Representative Laura Fine, plan to be in attendance.

When: Friday September 25, 1pm (for Field trips) through Saturday September 26, 3 pm.

Where: Wyndham Suites Hotel, 1400 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview and some field sites

Who: Friday Banquet Speaker: Dr. Abigail Derby Lewis, The Field Museum - 7:30 pm

Saturday Luncheon Speaker: Molly Flanagan, Alliance for the Great Lakes; - Noon

Workshop representatives from the following:

The Delta Institute, Faith in Place, Illinois Environmental Council, LakeDance, Moms Clean Air Force, Waukegan Citizen Advisory Group

For more information:

For more information, contact Henrietta Saunders, President, League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region. LWVLakeMichigan@gmail.com, 847/814-2329.

Registration information available at LWVLMR.org

Article Comments

Article Categories
Communities Des Plaines Glenview Submitted Content

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.