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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Reconciliation in a Michigan Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Discover the compelling journey of the Ken-O-Sha watershed’s transformation in this virtual book talk with authors Gail Gunst Heffner and David P. Warners. During the talk\, the authors discuss the book and delve into the ecological\, social\, spiritual\, and economic history of Grand Rapids\, Michigan’s Plaster Creek\, highlighting the innovative work of the Plaster Creek Stewards in reversing decades of environmental damage. Learn from Gail and David about the principles of reconciliation ecology and how the efforts to restore Plaster Creek not only healed nature but also fostered collaboration and understanding among diverse communities. Join the virtual discussion to understand the vital connections between environmental restoration and social justice. \nAbout the Authors \nGail Gunst Heffner is an emerita faculty member at Calvin University. She served as the director of community engagement in the Office of the Provost where she cofounded and codirected Plaster Creek Stewards. Heffner received the Urban Waters Learning Network’s Signature Award (2019). \nDavid P. Warners has been at Calvin University since 1997 and has earned multiple awards for teaching and community service. Warners has authored over fifty scientific publications in the areas of botany\, restoration ecology\, conservation\, and plant evolution. He cofounded and currently directs Plaster Creek Stewards. Warners received the Urban Waters Learning Network’s Signature Award (2019). \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/book-talk-reconciliation-in-a-michigan-watershed/
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CATEGORIES:Book Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Young Professionals Network":MAILTO:greatlakesypn@gmail.com
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