Category Archives: Events

World’s Largest Crop Art: #NoKXL

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From Bold Nebraska:

Bold Nebraska has partnered with artist John Quigley to create the world’s largest-ever crop art installation, sending a 70-football-field-spanning #NoKXL message (visible from space!) from the Cowboy and Indian Alliance to President Obama.

This amazing work of art will be unveiled next Sunday, April 13, at a community BBQ on the land of gracious hosts Art and Helen Tanderup near Neligh, Nebraska. Join us to check out the crop art installation, and enjoy some catered BBQ with fellow Pipeline Fighters.

Read more and RSVP.

The Tanderups also hosted a Spiritual Camp on their land that is directly in the path of Keystone XL — as well as on the Ponca Trail of Tears — last November. This past weekend, the Cowboy and Indian Alliance was up in South Dakota, where the Rosebud Sioux Tribe set up another Spiritual Camp. The tipis will remain standing in protest until Pres. Obama rejects the pipeline. The Community BBQ at the Tanderups’ place on April 13 will also serve as a “bon voyage” party for the caravan of citizens, farmers, ranchers and tribal members with the Cowboy and Indian Alliance who will travel to Washington, D.C. later this month for a weeklong Spiritual Camp near the White House — called Reject + Protect. The Reject + Protect event will see the Cowboy and Indian Alliance ride into D.C. on horseback April 22, and then encompass a series of actions during the week before culminating in a public event on April 26, where a ceremonial tipi will be presented in honor of President Obama.

Join fellow greens at a concert and potluck April 8 in Lincoln

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An invitation from Steve Larrick, former Green candidate for U.S. Senate:

Dear Nebraska Greens,

You are invited to an awesome house concert on Tuesday, April 8, at our house, 920 South 8th Street, in Lincoln. Potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. and music by troubadour Tom Neilson at 7 p.m. He’s a great political folk singer who has played his songs at several Green Party conventions. If you think you can come to the show, please contact me.

Thanks,

Steve Larrick

Gardening, Farming & Ranching Workshops for Women from CFRA

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From the Center for Rural Affairs:

Attention women who are getting started in gardening, farming, and ranching: We have some great learning opportunities for you here in Nebraska!

If you are dreaming of owning a farm or ranch, we have just the session for you. Our Farm Dreams Workshop is designed to help people seeking practical, common-sense information on whether farming or ranching is the right next step.

If you know you want to be a farmer or rancher, our Farm Business Financing Workshop will help you design a business plan and access financing for your agricultural operation. These are essential to your success, and this intensive session will deliver what you need to know.

Maybe your interested in Selling at the Farmers Market? We’ve got tips and tricks to help you rock! This workshop is perfect for those getting started or thinking about this direct to consumer market. Perhaps you’ve heard of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) systems? Our final workshop gives you the low-down on that model.

The workshops are offered on various Saturdays in April through June. All sessions are $5 and include lunch. Read more.

2014 GPUS Annual Meeting: July 24-27 in St. Paul, Minn.

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From the Green Party of the United States:

The Green Party of the United States is holding its Annual National Meeting in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this July. The meeting will be a great place to connect with hundreds of Greens from across the country, see Green elected officials and candidates, and learn new campaigning and organizing skills.

This year marks 30 years of Green Party organizing in the United States. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Back to Our Roots: People. Planet. Principles.”

The schedule will include informative workshops on party-building skills, candidate training, and Green issues. The first confirmed speaker is Charles Eisenstein, author of Sacred Economics and other works on civilization, consciousness, and cultural evolution.

The meeting will be held on the campus of Macalester College from July 24 to 27. Lodging and meals will be available in university facilities.

Read more and register.

Dr. Yakir Englander of Kids4Peace speaking at UNO April 5

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From the University of Nebraska Omaha:

Dr. Yakir Englander, vice president of Kids4Peace International, will present “The role of Theology in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Kids4Peace: Interfaith in Jerusalem” on Saturday, April 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the UNO Community Engagement Center’s Community Dialogue Room. The event is organized by SPHRS, Project Interfaith, and the UNO Religious Studies Department. Read more.

Upcoming Conference: Greening Houses of Worship

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From Nebraska Interfaith Power & Light:

Can Nebraskans be moved to take action on climate change? It’s possible, if the subject is presented in a language that people understand.

The Nebraska chapter of Interfaith Power & Light is working hard to reach people of faith. Their first conference is coming up and deserves all our support.

Join us Saturday, April 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Callen Hall. Cost is $35.

The keynote speaker is Rabbi Lawrence Troster, one of the leading eco-theologians in the world. He has published and lectured widely on theology, environmentalism, liturgy, bioethics, modern cosmology, and Judaism.

All faith traditions welcome. Hope to see you there!

Register here.

Meet pipeline fighter Sheldon Whitehouse in Omaha March 19

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From Bold Nebraska:

Bold Nebraska, clean energy developers, and landowners on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline route will welcome U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Iowa State Sen. Rob Hogg, along with winning attorney David Domina, to a Pipeline Fighter event in Omaha on Wednesday afternoon, March 19, 2-3 p.m., at the Slowdown. We will talk climate, public health, clean energy, and why Keystone XL is not in our national interest. Read more.