Last night I attended a GreenDrinks LI event at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, Long Island. The wine and cheese party attracted people as diverse as school teachers, environmental educators, architects, builders, designers, attorneys and concerned citizens.
Seemed that several women and I had the same feeling: things seem to be starting to happen! We talked about our circle of
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organizations and networks and realized that there are quite a diverse group of people banding together to come up with solutions.
I’m personally involved with Sweetbriar Nature Center and LINCK (LI Nature Connection for Kids), both non profit organizations who’s primary mission is to educated children about the natural world. Starflower Experiences is another such organization, helping to education not only children with nature programs, but two women I met are involved in an 8-week discussion course entitled “Discovering a Sense of Place.” Starflower also runs a permaculture course and series of workshops on green living.
Several people said they were involved in CSA’s (community services agriculture). Sophia’s Garden is one such CSA in Amityville.
Besides fully-developed organizations, there are many small informal groups of people that are coming together, with a common mindset to make the world a better place.
The evening was very inspiring. Thanks to Chuck and Dave for making it happen all over Suffolk County!
