October 7/8/15, Miccosukee Resort & Convention Center, 500 SW 177th Ave, Miami
The South-Florida based conservation and activism groupLove the Everglades Movement is hosting their 4th Annual Everglades Symposiumincluding a series of talks, lectures, and workshops by local industry leaders, elected officials and candidates running for office, indigenous voices, and other officials October 7, 8 and 15. The events will focus on citizen empowerment and include divergent perspectives on science, policy, activism, and arts and spirituality. The symposium will include information booths from a diverse selection of community organizations, and the booths are free for community organizations. They will be prioritized by actionable items of environmental concerns. Topics covered will include “Indigenous Sovereignty and Land Useâ€, “Impacts of Phosphate Mining in Central Floridaâ€, “The Urban Development Boundary in South Floridaâ€, “The health of Biscayne Bayâ€, and much more.There will also be live music. Attendance is free but registration is required because space is limited. Lunch will be provided by the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida to registered attendants. #LTEMpowerment @EvergladesLove