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While concern about the state of our land, air, and water continues to grow, there is widespread belief that environmental issues are primarily of interest to wealthy white communities. Engage, Connect, Protect explodes this myth, revealing the deep and abiding interest that African American, Latino, and Native American communities – many of whom live in degraded and polluted parts of the country – have in our collective environment. Engage, Connect, Protect is a wake-up call for businesses, activists, educators, and policymakers to recognize the work of grassroots activists in diverse communities and create opportunities for engaging with diverse youth as the next generation of environmental stewards.
Part of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Presented by Friends of the Kaw
Ay Mariposa–Battle for the Borderlands
The wall with it’s 24/7 flood lights, deforestation, 30 ft. walls and diverted water flow will diminish already threatened species in one of the most diverse areas of our country.
Watch the trailer here Ay Mariposa.
This film benefits the National Butterfly Center in Mission, TX.
Part of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Presented by Friends of the Kaw
Ay Mariposa–Battle for the Borderlands
The wall with it’s 24/7 flood lights, deforestation, 30 ft. walls and diverted water flow will diminish already threatened species in one of the most diverse areas of our country.
Watch the trailer here Ay Mariposa.
This film benefits the National Butterfly Center in Mission, TX.
Join co-leaders Jake Vail and Shirley Braunlich to discuss Angelou Ezeilo’s new book, Engage, Connect, Protect: Empowering Diverse Youth as Environmental Leaders.
Reserve your spot, borrow a copy of the book and join us!
Asbury United Methodist Church is hosting the film
Ay Mariposa–Battle for the Borderlands
with guest speaker
Marianna Trevino Wright, director of the National Butterfly Center
March 12, 6:30 pm
The wall with it’s 24/7 flood lights, deforestation, 30 ft. walls and diverted water flow will diminish already threatened species in one of the most diverse areas of our country.
Watch the trailer here Ay Mariposa.
Gathering/coffee at 6:30 pm, with film to show at 7 pm. The film runs 53 minutes.
The event is FREE and open to the public. This showing is offered via a generous donation – there is no cost to attend.
Donations for the National Butterfly Center will be accepted at the door – cash and check only.
You are invited to attend the Environmental Speakers Series at KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. This series is sponsored by KU and Johnson County Community College. There will be two evenings of dynamic speakers discussing the environmental justice needs for overburdened and underserved communities in the KC metro area and elsewhere. The events are on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, March 26 and Thursday, April 2. Come to both or one or the other, whichever fits your calendar.
This two part speakers series will show the breadth and depth of environmental justice not only in our local community but also in Indian country. The series includes discussions on environmental and climate justice in overburdened and low income communities in the Metropolitan Kansas City Area. Day 1, March 26, includes an in depth discussions on the environmental injustices suffered by American Indian people living in Indian country and eco-justice in your own backyard. Day 2, on the following Thursday, April 2, the series continues with environmental literacy, empowering people in overburdened communities in Wyandotte County, Kansas, working with local civic leaders to take climate change seriously, and making a Regional Climate Action Plan that includes meaningful involvement opportunities for people of color, poor people, and immigrants. Both panels include cultural bias education, which may highlight the need for systemic and institutional change to bring about environmental justice. The speakers will share cultures, traditions, and practices for working with minorities, immigrants, poor people, and Indian people and Tribal Governments.
You will learn about environmental justice from a truly interdisciplinary group. All are exceptional leaders in their respective fields including social justice, sustainability, environmental action, climate action, regional planning, law, and science. I am happy to announce that Richard Mabion, Environmental Activist, Prof. Deborah Williams, JCCC Environmental Science Dept. Chair, Tom Jacobs, MARC Environmental Program Director, Robin Martinez, Attorney, Emily Libla, Pachamama Alliance, and Rev. Helen Nelson are all confirmed speakers. See the attached announcement for more details for this free and open educational speakers series.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://kansas.zoom.us/j/293002215
You are invited to attend the Environmental Speakers Series at KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. This series is sponsored by KU and Johnson County Community College. There will be two evenings of dynamic speakers discussing the environmental justice needs for overburdened and underserved communities in the KC metro area and elsewhere. The events are on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, March 26 and Thursday, April 2. Come to both or one or the other, whichever fits your calendar.
This two part speakers series will show the breadth and depth of environmental justice not only in our local community but also in Indian country. The series includes discussions on environmental and climate justice in overburdened and low income communities in the Metropolitan Kansas City Area. Day 1, March 26, includes an in depth discussions on the environmental injustices suffered by American Indian people living in Indian country and eco-justice in your own backyard. Day 2, on the following Thursday, April 2, the series continues with environmental literacy, empowering people in overburdened communities in Wyandotte County, Kansas, working with local civic leaders to take climate change seriously, and making a Regional Climate Action Plan that includes meaningful involvement opportunities for people of color, poor people, and immigrants. Both panels include cultural bias education, which may highlight the need for systemic and institutional change to bring about environmental justice. The speakers will share cultures, traditions, and practices for working with minorities, immigrants, poor people, and Indian people and Tribal Governments.
You will learn about environmental justice from a truly interdisciplinary group. All are exceptional leaders in their respective fields including social justice, sustainability, environmental action, climate action, regional planning, law, and science. I am happy to announce that Richard Mabion, Environmental Activist, Prof. Deborah Williams, JCCC Environmental Science Dept. Chair, Tom Jacobs, MARC Environmental Program Director, Robin Martinez, Attorney, Emily Libla, Pachamama Alliance, and Rev. Helen Nelson are all confirmed speakers. See the attached announcement for more details for this free and open educational speakers series.
Join Zoom Meeting https://kansas.zoom.us/j/293002215
The Kansas City Conservation Equity Network (KCCEN) connects, inspires, and empowers the conservation community in the Kansas City region to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all our work.
Since forming, KCCEN and its partner groups have taken formative steps to engage the environmental community and educate ourselves to advance DEI among our members. Learn more about our partners.
Register below for our next event,
“A Roundtable Discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Conservation”
Friday, October 23rd, 11 am – 12:30 pm Central Time
on Zoom
We will be discussing,
- “How do we define Equitable Conservation?”
- “How and what are you and your organization doing to advance DEI?”
You may have already taken steps in programming and outreach or started changing your structural frameworks. You may have just started by reading a book or evaluating your own positions. Regardless, we all have a long road before us, but with our Network partners we have gained insight and ideas to help us advance this work by coming together – and working together!
We can’t wait to make a difference together! Learn more …
The Four Steps for a Resilient Life program from The Resilient Activist offers an empowering journey to cultivate resilience, optimism, and hope in the face of the climate crisis. Through this program, you will learn how to practice embodied activism and access support through community-building and deep nature connection strategies.
Practices include:
- self-care
- self-reflection
- reimagining techniques
- nature connections
- noticing where stress or difficulty arises
- honoring what brings joy and energy into your life
This program will help equip you with the tools to reduce, reframe, and release activities that no longer bring joy into your life, allowing time and resources to be directed toward more joyful, rewarding, and sustainable actions. By reflecting on your life activities with clarity of intention and self-compassion, you are already taking the first step to creating a more resilient life.
Through the resources and support of this program, you will gain insights into creating an environment that aligns with your values, welcomes connection and joy, and encourages hope for the future. Get ready to start your journey of resilience, optimism, and hope today!
The Four Steps for a Resilient Life program from The Resilient Activist offers an empowering journey to cultivate resilience, optimism, and hope in the face of the climate crisis. Through this program, you will learn how to practice embodied activism and access support through community-building and deep nature connection strategies.
Practices include:
- self-care
- self-reflection
- reimagining techniques
- nature connections
- noticing where stress or difficulty arises
- honoring what brings joy and energy into your life
This program will help equip you with the tools to reduce, reframe, and release activities that no longer bring joy into your life, allowing time and resources to be directed toward more joyful, rewarding, and sustainable actions. By reflecting on your life activities with clarity of intention and self-compassion, you are already taking the first step to creating a more resilient life.
Through the resources and support of this program, you will gain insights into creating an environment that aligns with your values, welcomes connection and joy, and encourages hope for the future. Get ready to start your journey of resilience, optimism, and hope today!