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A lively Chester Chat in a gorgeous setting

May 29, 2013 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Next Topic: Sustainability

 

Glensheen Mansion, along with the Duluth News Tribune, hosts another stimulating Chester Chat evening. Set in one of the most beautiful homes in the Northland, the series is a lively Ted Talk-styled event meant to be fast-paced and foster critical thinking.

The next Chester Chat, held Thursday, May 29 will explore the topic of Sustainability.

Speakers are:

 Bob Olen 

St. Louis County Extension Educator and host of  WDSE’s Great Gardening, Bob Olen is also the recipient of the American Horticultural Society’s (AHS) National Teaching Award and beloved Glensheen volunteer.

Dr. Randel Hanson

Randel Hanson holds a faculty appointment in environment and sustainability at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he teaches courses in food systems, organic agriculture, urban ecology and ecological history. He also runs “The Farm” at UMD.

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Speaking to the Congdon’s sustainable estate:

Interim Director Daniel Hartman

Doors open to historic Glensheen’s Winter Garden at 7:00 p.m. for a happy half-hour with the guest speakers.

Beer and wine are available for purchase, while the forum is free and open to the public.

Speakers start promptly at 7:30 p.m., each talking for approximately 10 minutes.

KUMD will be rebroadcasting the talk as a regular monthly feature.

Glensheen is a unit of the School of Fine Arts within the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Details

Date:
May 29, 2013
Time:
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

Glensheen
Phone
218-726-8910
Email
info@glensheen.org
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Venue

Glensheen Mansion
3300 London Road
Duluth, 55804 United States
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Phone
888-454-GLEN
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