A quick reminder that EE Week begins on Sunday and, like last year, I will post to this site everyday during EE Week. This means I will post daily through Saturday April 16, 2011.
This year’s EE Week theme is Ocean Connections. The generous and enthusiastic contributors to EE Week 2011 have made it possible to link plants, art, and the ocean in support of this year’s theme. I hope you enjoy learning from them as much as I have.
You are invited to participate in a live conversation with author Glynis Ridley on the Facebook page on April 16th. Glynis will discuss her new book, The Discovery of Jeanne Baret: A Story of Science, the High Seas, and the First Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe. The story of Jeanne Baret is fascinating and Glynis conducted several layers of research to piece together Baret’s story. You don’t want to miss this conversation. Mark your calendar and please join us on the Discussion page at 11 am (PST) / 2 pm (EST) on April 16.
If you’re in southern California, consider kicking off EE Week with ArtPlantae at the Spring Fair & Art Festival at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary this weekend, April 9-10 (9 AM – 4 PM, daily). There will be live music, art & craft demonstrations, guided nature hikes, and more. Tucker Wildlife is operated by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at California State University, Fullerton.
Can’t kick-off EE Week with a Spring festival? Then consider ending EE Week at the 25th Annual Avocado Festival in downtown Fallbrook in north San Diego County. ArtPlantae will on the Avenue of the Arts during this one-day festival occurring on Sunday April 17 from 9 AM – 5 PM. The Avocado Festival brings in about 70,000 people each year, so come early, bring your walking shoes, and your appetite!
And don’t forget your map…
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