Indiana & Climate Change

November 23, 2009 (Monday) 6 to 8PM: A roundtable discussion on climate change and its Hoosier impact -- on our economy and natural resources.Sportsmen, natural resource experts and economic specialists will hold a panel discussion on the threat of climate change to Indiana's natural resources. The roundtable will identify solutions at the local, state and federal level to safeguard Indiana's wildlife and natural resources from climate impacts in order to keep Indiana's tourism and outdoor recreation industries thriving. Forum participants are Chuck Brinkman, fisherman and Indiana waterways expert; Jack Corpuz, hunter and member of conservation group, Pheasants Forever; John Goss, Executive Director, Indiana Wildlife Federation; Paul Grayson, Deputy Director & Senior Vice President of Conservation and Science, Indianapolis Zoo; Richard Jensen, Professor and Chair, Department of Economics and Econometrics, Notre Dame University. Location: Indianapolis Zoo Education Center
1200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana

Film: "Addicted to Plastic"

December 4, 2009 (Friday): For better and for worse, no ecosystem or segment of human activity has escaped the shrink-wrapped grasp of plastic. Addicted to Plastic is a global journey to investigate what we really know about the material of a thousand uses and why there's so much of it. On the way we discover a toxic legacy, and the men and women dedicated to cleaning it up. A “must see” before holiday shopping. Taking on topics ranging from clean air activism to sustainable agriculture, the Epworth United Methodist Church Green Team and the Heartlands Group of the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter continue their eco-film series for the Fall of 2009. All are welcome to attend these free movies at 7 p.m. at the church, 6450 Allisonville Road, and join in the thoughtful and lively discussion afterward. Popcorn, soft drinks and other snacks will be served. Free-will donations will be accepted to help offset costs. For more information on the program or the Epworth Green Team, call Epworth at 251-1481.

Heartlands Group Holiday Breakfast

December 12, 2009 (Saturday): Our holiday breakfast will again be at the popular Traders Point Creamery's Loft Restaurant, 9:00 am;

9101 Moore Road, Zionsville, Indiana. More information will follow or call Leslie at 317-299-5930

Meditation Peace Hikes

Every Thursday: Of possible interest to our members are these free hikes throughout the year from 5:00-6:00 pm. The Indianapolis Museum of Art hosts a series of meditation peace hikes organized by Global Peace Initiatives. In the spirit of peace and mindful appreciation, the meditation hike takes your mind, body and spirit to different places on the IMA's grounds and gardens, sometimes in silence and sometimes with dialogue. Hikes occur every Thursday year-round. Be sure to dress for the weather. For more information visit, www.globalpeaceinitiatives.net. Meet at the Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion.