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IF A TREE FALLS: A STORY OF THE EARTH LIBERATION FRONT

Presented by Hart House as part of the Conscious Activism Doc Series

Details: On Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30 pm in the Hart House Library, the Hart House Conscious Activism Doc Series presents If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front. This film tells the remarkable story of the rise and fall of a particular ELF cell by focusing on the transformation and radicalization of one of its members. Drawing from striking archival footage — much of it never before seen — and interviews with ELF members, as well as both the prosecutor and detective chasing them. If a Tree Falls explores the tumultuous period from 1995 until early 2001 when environmentalists were clashing with timber companies and law enforcement, and the word “terrorism” had not yet been irrevocably altered by 9/11. Screening followed by discussion. FREE

When: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 6:30 pm.

Where: Hart House Library, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto (St. George Campus), Toronto.

Cost: FREE

For more information, please contact:

Beth Dranoff, Senior Communications Officer, Hart House: beth.dranoff@utoronto.ca

Web Site: http://www.harthouse.ca/student-engagement/docfest

The Conscious Activism Doc series is a showcase of documentary films for the curious and the concerned. Born of a desire to address injustice, each of these films is a call to action and an affirmation of the tenacity, complexity and courage of the human condition. Enjoy and explore the relationship between social justice, spirit and activism.

Hart House is a living laboratory of social, artistic, cultural and recreational experiences where all voices, rhythms and traditions converge.  As the vibrant home for the education of the mind, body and spirit envisioned by its founders, Hart House encourages and supports activities that provide spaces for awakening the capacity for self-knowledge and self-expression.

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Introducing Edith George

I am quick to admit my passion for heritage trees with an illustrated talk of five (5) varied venues to museums, churches, historical societies, high school students and even Royal Canadian Legions.

Edith George & great red oak

I travel all over the Province of Ontario and answer the questions, “What is a heritage tree?” and “Why is it important to protect them?” using the Heritage Tree toolkit. (avail. on Publications page)

There are several categories of requirements in determining whether a tree is worthy of heritage tree recognition and I touch on all of them in the presentation.

As a former Director on the Board of the Weston Historical Society and presently an Advisor to the Ontario Urban Forest Council, my expertise is in the Social Category which includes historical and cultural significance. Using my neighbourhood’s great red oak as my example tree, I combine my passion of local history and conservation in a presentation titled, ”Heritage Tree – Preserving Our Natural Roots”.

As more people learn about the importance of our natural roots, they’ll understand the need for identifying and preserving this special part of our history that is often overlooked and even taken for granted.

A lone person can champion the protection of heritage trees and be successful. Edith created a power-point presentation geared to adults and children alike showing them how to find heritage trees and take protective action. She selected an old red oak (250+ yrs old) found in her neighbour’s back yard and demonstrates how to assess heritage value. She takes her light-and-sound show on the road responding to requests from a variety of individuals and communities. We will continue publishing her itinerary as dates become available.  Current commitment includes:

The Richmond Hill Historical Society

Richmond Hill Presbyterian Hall

10100 Yonge Street

Richmond Hill

Monday March 19th, 2012 @  8:00 p.m.

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Canadian Federation of University Women

South Cambridge Plaza

200 Frankland Blvd.

Cambridge, Ontario 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday May 2, 2012

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Oshawa Historical Society

Oshawa Ontario

Tuesday May 15, 2012

Time: TBA

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Birding Festival

MacGregor Point Provincial Park

Port Elgin, Ontario

Date and time: TBA

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London Museum

London Ontario

September 23, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.

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EXPLORE TORONTO THROUGH ITS RAVINES & CREEKS ON GUIDED WALKS

Find out about Points of Interest History & Heritage

http://www.lostrivers.ca/WalkSchd.htm

LOST RIVER WALKS is a joint project of The Toronto Green Community, The Toronto Field Naturalists and community partners including Hike Ontario. The Toronto Lost River Walks have been voted as one of the best walking trail systems in Ontario

Sunday Feb 19, 2012 Earth, Air, Fire and Water. A tale of smokes, fires, explosions, floods. Starts at Queen & Logan. Led by Ian Wheal, Helen Mills.

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