Calendar

All programs are held/begin in MEEC in St. Joseph Hall unless otherwise noted in program description.  View a map and directions.

Fall 2009
View past events here.

Land Steward Volunteers
Saturday, October 3, 1-4 p.m.

Help us collect wildflower seed from our native plant nursery while learning about local plants. We'll provide all the information and tools you need - refreshments, too. Please dress for the weather. Close-toed shoes are a must and long pants are strongly suggested. Bring your own gloves and hand clippers if you wish. RSVP by Thursday October 1.

Opening the Book of Nature Retreat
Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m. - Noon
Beavercreek Wetlands

For more information, contact facilitator Bob Jurick at 937/878-6060 or email bobjurick@bwgreenway.org.

Christ United Methodist Church (Kettering) hosts climate change speaker from Uganda on November 1.
Climate change is happening now and it is threatening the lives of millions of people around the world, mostly our sisters and brothers in developing nations who are least able to cope.  To better understand this problem Christ United Methodist Church ( 3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering, Ohio 45429; Tel # 937/293-3151) invites you to hear a water management specialist from Uganda discuss the impacts of climate change on her community and its people.  As part of the international outreach of the Christian environmental stewardship organization Restoring Eden , this program will take place at in Rejoice Hall from 3-4:30 pm on Sunday, Nov 1 ^st , 2009 .  Please take this opportunity to deepen your commitment to saving God’s creation and to put a human face on the challenges of a changing world.

Walking on Sacred Ground: An Autumn Inspiration Retreat
Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Marianist Family Room, Marianist Center, MSJ

During Autumn, the pace of life tends to accelerate and it grows more difficult to recall the potential sacred nature of each day and each place in which we find ourselves. This day-long retreat will be an opportunity to pause and to be grateful for the special beauty of the Earth, to celebrate the abundance of the harvest, and to prepare with care for the approaching holidays. Design your own program from the concurrent workshops and outdoor experiences. Download flyer here.

Creation Connection Potluck
A Greater Dayton Creation Connection event
Thursday, November 12, 6 p.m.
Grace United Methodist Church, Dayton

As we celebrate the harvest in our bountiful Miami Valley, local food items are especially appreciated. At this event, we will show The Power of Community , a movie about Cuba after the fall of the Soviet Union. Oil was suddenly scarce, and food production had to change dramatically in a short period of time. This is a great film produced by Community Solution of Yellow Springs. 

Local food is also going to be the topic for Descendants Day 2010 (June 27). Planning has begun, but it's not too late to get involved. Contact Mary Sue Gmeiner at msgmeiner@yahoo.com for details.

Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration
Tuesday December 22, 6:30 – 8 a.m. 
Marianist Family Room, Marianist Center, MSJ

Observe the longest night of the year with prayers for world peace and a candlelight procession through the woods of Mount St. John.  A bonfire in the prairie at sunrise will welcome the Prince of Peace.  Hot beverages and light breakfast provided.  Free-will offerings accepted.  Dress for the weather.  RSVP by Friday December 18.