Symposium to focus on environment and economy
Jan 29, 2015
The fourth annual Women and the Environment Symposium will include workshops and presentations focused on areas such as healthy homes and families, localization of food, inclusion and environment and climate resiliency.
The symposium, which was put together by the Grand Valley State University Women’s Center and the West Michigan Environmental Action Council, will host keynote speaker Nikki Silvestri, executive director of the Green for All organization.
Green for All, located in Oakland, Calif., pushes for a healthier and more sustainable economy.
Tickets to attend the symposium are $45 for adults and $20 for students.
The symposium will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25 inside the Loosemore Auditorium at the DeVos Center.