Hello Neighbors,

Hope you can join me for this:

Eco Logic All, A Vermont Makers meetup on ecology, art, economics & tech
7-8:30 pm, Thursday, June 19th
Generator, 250 Main St., Burlington, VT

Calling all curious people, scientists, artists, technologists, programmers, planers & makers! Design, mix, see, listen & explore with three speakers, a playful community design session & open time for exploration at Generator, Burlington’s new maker space. More info http://vermontmakers.org/education/eco-logic-all-vermont-makers-meetup/

Three Speakers On: economics, art & making

Val Esposito describing our current economics & Ecological Economics, a systems thinking based mode of economics that calculates the complexities & realities of our planet. She will also explore how Vermont is measuring itself with the Genuine Progress Indicator & other visionary work.

Rebecca Schwarz describing large & small scale art that works ecologically & technologically. Showing art in the form of research & large scale bioremediation to art that tests alternative economies. Beauty beyond the visual & into making meaning.

Ken Howell describing the maker ethos as an antidote to runaway consumerism. Ken will explore the potential of maker culture & the tools of additive & on-demand manufacturing to mitigate ecological pressures.

Design & Imagine: future, Vermont, art, tech

After we hear from the speakers we will break into facilitated small group design sessions. Solving challenges in playful, serious, & / or quirky ways. Each group briefly reporting back to the larger group on their thoughts & concepts.

Mix & Explore

Come early & stay after (5:30-7, 8:30-9) for conversation & exploration in Generator, Burlington’s new maker space.

With Generator, Sustain Champlain & Donella Meadows Institute