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Exploring the Relationship Between Nature and Human Nature II

The Ecological Function of the Human Being: Finding our Place Together in Gratitude
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Thursday, November 20 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Coalition Resource Center
Are we the problem? The solution? Both or neither? Join a small group of Green Coalition members and friends to explore these questions through creative means. We will discover and explore our closely held beliefs, hopes and fears by traveling into our inner world. Resources abound and are revealed when forays are made together. Art making, writing and shared texts will serve as a framework.
The process will be facilitated by Pat B. Allen, Ph.D., ATR, Green Coalition member, artist, writer and art therapist and author of two books: Art is a way of knowing (1995) and Art is a spiritual path (2005). Pat has also earned a permaculture design certificate and is a Master Gardener in Ojai. Before moving here 12 years ago, she founded the Open Studio Project in Evanston, IL where she now serves as visiting faculty. Her present work is about Collaborative Inquiry Through Art as a means to engage the natural world.
Come for an introductory experience and decide if you’d like more. NO art or writing experience is necessary. The experience is meant to provide support for activists and concerned citizens and to aid Pat in her research on these topics.
A suggested donation of $10 for OVGC supporting members and $15 for non-members payable at the door will go to support the Green Coalition. Space is limited to 18 participants, so please RSVP early to membership@ojaivalleygreencoalition.org.

Sunday, November 9th the Coalition Hosts The Ojai Film Festival FOCUS EARTH 2014 Screening of Bringing It Home

It has been over 40 years since President Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act making hemp illegal, yet industrial hemp has no drug value. The film Bringing it Home is packed with information that will leave you surprised and well informed about the often misunderstood topic of industrial hemp.

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Ojai Film Festival FOCUS EARTH “Bringing It Home” Sunday, November 9 – See You in 2015!

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Industrial hemp is a non-psychoactive plant, grown in 30 other countries, but prohibited in the United States. Legalization advocates say it could help American farmers, create jobs and replace thousands of harmful petrochemical and synthetic products.
BRINGING IT HOME explores the question “Why aren’t we growing it here?” while discussing hemp’s past, present and future with business owners using it for construction, textiles, nutrition, soaps and bio-plastics in America and abroad. 

Join us Sunday, November 09, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at The Ojai Art Center theater for the film screening followed by a conversation with the filmmaker, Linda Booker, and a panel of distinguished professionals and activists.
There will also be hemp product samples and displays on hand.
Meet the Panel
Share the Flyer
Tickets are $10.00 each and available through the Ojai Film Festival website.
Entry is on a first come, first serve basis.
With only 120 seats, we recommend coming early.
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Nutiva Nourish Foundation is the Generous Sponsor of our Film Presentation
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Special Thank You to the Ojai Retreat for hosting Linda Booker, filmmaker
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Check out the Ojai Film Festival Focus Earth Schedule