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We are volunteers who offer you a unique experience... Deep conversations with 7-11 other adults, about topics that really matter.
A large, vibrant community of like-minded people exists in Maryland and Washington D.C. -- in the Beltway, in Baltimore, and growing into Frederick and other areas.
Find out more:
co-sponsored by
Simplicity Matters Earth Institute and Baltimore Green Forum
Patapsco Valley State Park
Pavillion #66 in the Glen Artney Section
Note: Entrance fee is $2 per person (over 65 free, and also children in car seats). No pets allowed.
Bring friends and family! This is our 7th annual picnic!
more information (what will be happening there, what to bring, how to get there, how to carpool)
Flier announcing this picnic (PDF, 145 KB) - please post on bulletin boards or distribute via email
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6 sessions:
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2-page flier with session themes and list of excerpted readings (PDF, 170 KB) |
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| One Maryland circle -- in Middletown -- has already completed this guide. Some of their comments: | "I am much more aware of food, buying habits, ecology. I am mindful of the food I eat, and I started growing herbs. I'm aware of the things I buy, and gas consumption. I've made good friends, and look forward to groups." | "It was so wonderful to find kindred spirits. The experience of deep conversation and sharing ideas was so much more than I expected." |
| "I've really enjoyed meeting like-minded people. This is my 'community' and I look forward to the discussions each week." | "I loved this circle and this book. I didn't know anything about GMO or how farming is done. I also didn't understand how inefficient beef is. I'm now only eating meat once a day." | "I've really enjoyed meeting the friendly people involved in this group. I liked the range of articles and the pace of the reading." |
| "For me the most valuable aspect of this course was realizing [again] how clueless most people are!" | "The readings were good. Listening to the experiences of others in the group, who were at different places, was invaluable to me." | "This is the best NWEI course so far." |