Boots on the ground: Protecting rhinos in South Africa from poachers

John Jay College of Criminal Justice-- North Hall 59th St. & 10th Ave., New York, United States

Matt Bracken, a ranger who works to protect rhinos in South Africa will be giving a talk on his work at John Jay College of Criminal Justice on December 3 during community hour.  Please join us in room 3510, North Hall, …

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Confronting climate change: Insight from the nuclear disarmament movement

New School Auditorium 66 W. 12th St., New York, United States

This talk, on Thursday December 4, 204, at 6 p.m. at the New School (Manhattan), will focus on how to generate the political and social change necessary to confront climate change. The presenters include: Robert Jay Lifton, author of many books, including …

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On behalf of nature: A voice ensemble performance

Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn, NY, United States

Meredith Monk has spent decades exploring the the human voice. She headlines at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this holiday season,  presenting a mesmerizing hymn to compassion.  Inspired by the Buddhist conception of oneness,  On Behalf of Nature represents our connection to the natural …

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“We need our open spaces”: Panel discussion about NYC’s community gardens

Seafarers & International House 123 E. 15th St, New York, United States

As part of the Sierra Club's Sustainability Series, a panel discussion of city policies around community gardens will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Seafarers & International House, 123 E. 15th St., Manhattan.  Door open at 6:30 for …

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Eco-artist Betsy Damon speaks in “When Nature Roars” class

John Jay College New Building 524 W. 59th St., Room 1.108, New York, United States

A world renowned eco artist Betsy Damon will present her work to John Jay College students in the Professor Milena Popov’s "When Nature Roars: Global Catastrophe and Human Responsibility" class this Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 8:10 a.m. in the …

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“Digital Being” art installation by Taezoo Park and open house

Unnamed Venue 469 President st., Brooklyn, NM, United States

The Gowanus E-Waste Warehouse will host an art installation by its Artist-in-Residence, Taezoo Park. Park will have his signature piece,"Digital Being," installed in the warehouse from 11 am to 5 pm. Staff will lead tours of the warehouse at 1 pm and 3 pm, …

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