Below are the
expert presentations that will be offered in the classrooms near the
north entrance. Check back for updates.
Diet and the Environment
Paul Krause (1pm-2pm)
An enlightening and comprehensive look at
the connection between our diet and its impact on the environment. Explores
how bringing greater awareness to diet can be of benefit to both your health
and the health of the environment.
Paul Krause is a pharmacist and
pharmacy owner. He is also a Board of Directors member of VegMichigan.
Energy-Smart Tips for Everyone
Jessica Lehti (11:30am-12:30pm)
Discover lots of ways to reduce your
energy consumption. This presentation will provide something for everyone
-- from those who are just starting to explore ways to save energy -- to
those who think they have done it all. The feasibility of incorporating
renewable energy at your site will also be discussed.
Jessica Lehti is the Sales and
Marketing Manager for Choose Renewables which has been testing and
validating products that save energy without compromising performance.
Family Ecology
Rich Chakrin (3:30pm-4:30pm)
If the "garden" is a metaphor for
harmonious family life, then a "compost pile" can represent a family's
ability to transform stress, difficult emotions, chaos and "mistakes" into
"fertile" life affirming experiences. This talk will offer several simple,
powerful tools to support your "composting".
Rich Chakrin has a MA in early
childhood education. For the past 12 years he has facilitated many parent
education classes in a variety of settings.
Green Building Strategies
Jack Kobliska (12:30pm-1:30pm)
This session will cover energy efficient
building practices from conceptual design, orientation of structure to site,
cost and materials estimating, construction techniques to selection of green
building materials.
Jack Kobliska co-founded Lands Friend
Builders, Inc. in 1978 after having been a teacher at Upland Hills School.
The company is based on green building principles which include energy
efficient, passive solar design and construction.
Heal Your Life and Heal Our Earth
Sandra Agazzi Chimenti
(4:30pm-5:30pm)
Author Sandra Agazzi Chimenti invites you
to reconnect with your Real Self through the "Awakening Process" and "Seven
Aspects of Spiritual Awakening." Discover how your positive thoughts, words,
actions, and presence can heal your life and our earth.
Sandra Agazzi Chimenti, author of "The
Real Me: Awakening Your True Self," is the owner of Creative Books and
Music, L.L.C.
How to Bring Back Mother Nature
Herman Meinke, Christine Meinke and
Alexandrea Brown (1:30pm-2:30pm)
Discover amazing regenerative methods
being used to restore some of the most degraded land and water systems on
the planet as well as our own health. John Todd’s "living machines",
Biodynamic farming and the healing power of raw foods will be among the
topics covered in this inspiring seminar.
Herman Meinke is a world known
researcher, environmentalist, farmer and research chemist. His daughter
Christine is a massage therapist, health coach and owner of Tree House for
Earth's Children located in Southfield. Alex Brown is researcher
and works at the Tree House where she practices foot reflexology and massage
therapy.
Investing in Alternative Energy
Maureen Kickham and Jeff Kingzett
(1:30pm-2:30pm)
High prices and growing demand are taxing
global resources. Renewable energy could help solve climate change. Now
may be the time to invest in alternate energy, for your portfolio and the
world’s future.
Maureen Kickham has a non-profit land
use background. Jeff Kingzet has a public policy background. Together they
bring a strong focus in environmentally and socially responsible investing.
Making Local Eating a Reality
Julie LaPorte (12:30pm-1:30pm)
Learn about how eating locally can impact
the economy, ecology, and your health in a positive way while also
rebuilding community and connectivity to our food sources. Resources for
local food and producers will be shared as well as storage tips.
Julie Fiorani LaPorte is the owner of
"La Vida Local", a business engaged in repairing and rebuilding community,
including years of experience connecting farmer to consumer.
Natural Building in the Midwest
Deanne Bednar (4:30pm-5:30pm)
See examples of regional natural
buildings that lower energy consumption in the both the construction and
use of a structure! Strawbale, cordwood, balecob, compressed earth block
wall systems, living roofs, thatched roofs and more!
Deanne Bednar is a natural building
educator. She co-designed/built the Strawbale Studio & Kensington Kids
Cottage, and illustrated the Hand-Sculpted House, the Natural Plaster Book &
the Cobber's Companion.
Organic and Natural Living
Heather Carmona (4pm-5pm)
An enlightening and informative
presentation for anyone confused or intrigued about Organics. Presentation
addresses the myths, current industry trends, labeling and certifications,
shopping tips and ways to simply and affordably make the switch.
Heather Carmona is an Organic Wellness
Consultant with Natural Health & Healing certification from Schoolcraft
College.
Reversing Heart Disease without Drugs
or Surgery
Dr. Robert Jarski (3pm-4pm)
Most individuals with heart disease can
not only stop the progression, but actually reverse coronary artery disease
without drugs or surgery. Come and learn the four lifestyle changes that
reverse and prevent heart disease.
Dr. Robert Jarski is professor and
director of the Oakland University Complementary Medicine and Wellness
Program. He worked with Dr. Dean Ornish in the landmark heart disease
research study.
Shifting to Green Energy
Larry Kaufman (2:30pm-3:30pm)
Come learn what you can do to support
green energy in the State of Michigan.
Larry Kaufman is the energy expert at
DTE Energy and a frequent guest on radio and TV shows in the metro Detroit
area.
Sustainable Technologies
John Barrie (3:30pm-4:30pm)
New simple sustainable solutions for
eradicating poverty and improving the quality of life in the developing
world.
John Barrie is a Green Architect who
works in Guatemala and Nicaragua providing new appropriate technology
solutions in cities and rural areas.
The “Locavore” Challenge
Dr. Fay Hansen (2:30pm-3:30pm)
Is the "locavore" challenge a fad,
fantasy, or a fix? How might eating locally affect the planet, and where do
you go to find locally produced food and how would it change the
environmental and economic face of Oakland County and beyond?
Dr. Fay Hansen, a biologist at OU, is
currently on sabbatical at MSU learning the science and practice of organic
farming and the environmental coordinator for Tall Trees Community.
The Many Uses for Corn
Amy Garrison (11:30am-12:30pm)
This presentation will focus on corn
production and numerous alternative uses for corn beyond food and fuel, such
as plastics, fabric, clothing and more!
Amy Garrison attended Michigan State
University and received her BS degree in Agricultural Communications in
2007. Amy began working for the Michigan Corn Office in April of 2007.
Upland Hills EAC -
Energizing a Brighter Future
Chris Tarr (12:30pm-1pm)
Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center,
founding partner of the Earth Day Expo, is a non-profit organization,
located in northern Oakland County. For over thirty years it has been
dedicated to providing experiences and resources that promote sustainable
and responsible relationships with the natural world and each other. It is a
designated Michigan Energy Demonstration Center providing seminars and
workshops in sustainability, energy and indigenous wisdom. Take a quick
PowerPoint tour of this one-of-a kind facility and learn about its unique
history, wide range of current programs, and exciting plans for outreach and
growth.
Chris Tarr is UHEAC's Program
Director, past Executive Director, former Board Member, and a long-time
member of the EAC community.
Utilizing Meditation in Your Life!
Amanda Butler (12pm-1pm)
Do you feel out of control & life is
running you? Or are you asking “is that all there is?” Learn how meditation
can lead to you becoming focused & on purpose to create
the life you desire bringing you a sense of connection & empowerment! Free
CD to learn how to create & thrive in the life you desire!
Amanda Butler is Author of Conscious
Choice-BodyMindSpirit Guide & Create Your Diamond Life! -Conscious Mind
Journal. She is a teacher who assists people to discover, heal & create from
their True Self.
Weight Loss WOW!
Dr. Kerrie Saunders (2pm-3pm)
The following topics will be covered in
this seminar: Food Friends & Foes; Little known sources of cholesterol; the
menopause connection; fitness tips; the importance of correcting nutritional
deficiencies to help curb cravings; safe JumpStart systems. All in an
atmosphere comfortable for questions!
Nationally known Presenter, Consultant
& BestSelling Author; "Dear Dr. Kerrie" for VegNews magazine; Certified
FLT Health Care Provider; Global Diabetes Moderator for PCRM.
