Learn about the Coop + Rethinking School Lunch meeting

2012 is off to a running start, and here are several things coming up that you Burque Bioneers might be interested in: EVENT: Get Caught Up On the Co-op: A Tour of the New Distribution Facility & Info Session WHEN: Wednesday, February 8, 9:00-10:30am WHERE: La Montanita Cooperative Distribution Center 901 Menaul Boulevard NE, 87107 [...]

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It’s All About Water – Films and Conversation

Two days of films and discussion regarding water issues in New Mexico. When Feb 10, 2012 05:00 PM – Feb 11, 2012 05:00 PM Where South Broadway Cultural Center 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-848-1320 Description Schedule Friday: What are the impacts of oil, gas and uranium development on our water, air and [...]

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Intention to Inject Aquifer with treated River Water

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, 10:00am to 1:30pm Main Library,  501 Copper Ave NW 87102 The public is invited to a presentation by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority on their intention to inject treated river water into our aquifer, a source of tap water. The presentation will be at the Albuquerque Public Library, Main [...]

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Middle Rio Grande Water Assembly meets Nov. 5th

On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Middle Rio Grande Water Assembly will convene a diverse group of elected officials, businesspeople, academics and others to plan the future of the Middle Rio Grande. Part of the Water Assembly’s Futures Project, the goal of Saturday’s exercise is to produce 3 – 4 plausible alternative futures for our region, [...]

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…. and, belatedly, Burque Bioneers, Day 2

After several days off to recover from the amazing-crazy-busyness that was Burque Bioneers, here are some images from Day 2 of the conference….. Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons open Saturday’s events Gathering the Clouds: Puebloan Water Settlements Presented by the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Re-integrating the Design Process Spirit, Story and Ritual: Women Celebrate and [...]

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…and on Friday evening…

After meeting lots of cool people at the ‘Burque Bioneers events on Friday, caravan out to the Open Space Visitor Center (6500 Coors Blvd NE) for a reception hosted by the Open Space Alliance. This FREE EVENT (cash bar) offers you the chance to meet Open Space Alliance board members, check out the lovely art [...]

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Girls Gone Green at ‘Burque Bioneers!

Girls Gone Green is a group of 5th-9th grade girls who believe that they can make a difference by sharing their passion for saving the earth! They attend public events where they educate adults on their Carbon Footprints. On Saturday, they will have a table during the ‘Burque Bioneers lunch break (12:30-1:15pm). Stop by and [...]

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Event Program online

Have you been anxiously awaiting the nitty-gritty details of Open Space Alliance presents ‘Burque Bioneers? We have the complete conference program online … Download it here. It contains information about the room locations for panels and workshops, directions to the Open Space Alliance reception on Friday the 21st, and lunch options for Friday and Saturday. [...]

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Water discussions at ‘Burque Bioneers

Water has always been tremendously important in our desert southwest landscape…. But it promises to become even more precious, as Albuquerque’s population increases and global climate change affects our precipitation and weather patterns. There will be two panel discussions on water at ‘Burque Bioneers: Accounting for Water in the Middle Rio Grande (Friday morning) is [...]

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Volunteer opportunities

There are several things we’ll need help with at ‘Burque Bioneers on Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd. By helping out for brief periods during the day, you can receive a 1-day pass to the conference! Tasks include: taking tickets, directing people to workshops/crowd flow, monitoring compost stations, and helping with the bosque restoration [...]

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