Great Lakes Bioneers

The Great Lakes Bioneers Conference…

is a satellite conference of the main Bioneers Conference in San Rafael California that is held annually on the third weekend of October. “Bioneers” is a term combining the pioneer spirit with the idea of ecological solutions to sustainable living. The conference highlights the individuals and organizations that are forging the way to sustainable living solutions based on environmental, and socially just, alternatives.

Regional Celebration: Great Lakes Bioneers Conference The Great Lakes Bioneers Conference is in its sixth year and continues to grow and improve. In addition to providing large screen video feed from the main plenary speakers at the main Bioneers Conference, the Great Lakes Bioneers Conference also conducts workshops relevant to the Great Lakes Region. Very popular among conference goers is the locally produced organic lunch, after hours concerts and mixers, and vendor space for businesses and organizations working in the field of sustainability, environmental protection and social justice.

Great Lakes Bioneers Conference:
Participation Attendees to the Great Lakes Bioneers Conference travel from the across the region for the three day weekend conference and go away with information, connections and inspiration to continue working towards more sustainable communities and society. The 2004 Great Lakes Bioneers Conference featured workshops on local currencies, right livelihood, alternative energies, green building, water rights and Fair Trade consumption. The latter featured speakers from the community of Acteal, Chiapas, Mexico who told their story of resistance.