Mother Jones Events
Throughout the year, Mother Jones hosts or sponsors a number of events around the country. Many of these feature a Mother Jones booth, a chance to buy a discount subscription, or the opportunity to meet members of our staff. Check back often to see if we’re coming to your neck of the woods, or contact us to suggest an event.
Green Festival DC
October 10-11, 2009
Washington, DC
The DC Green Festival will celebrate what’s working in our communities—across the District, Maryland and Virginia—for people, for business and for the environment. You’ll enjoy more than 125 renowned speakers and 350 green businesses, great how-to workshops, green films, a Fair Trade pavilion, yoga classes, organic beer, delicious organic cuisine and live music. Find out about DC environmental initiatives; and learn how neighbors, community nonprofits and city departments are working together to make their cities healthier places to live.
Bioneers
October 16-18, 2009
San Rafael, CA
The Bioneers conference is a leading-edge forum. At this premiere environmental conference, social and scientific innovators focus on solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity. The 2009 Bioneers Conference includes plenary speeches from: Amazonian Chief Almir, Brock Dolman, Kari Fulton, Jack Hidary, Sarah James, Jensine Larsen, Joanna Macy, Mari Margil, Jason McClennan, Michael Pollan, Jerome Ringo, Arturo Sandoval, Dr. Andrew Weil, Lily Yeh and more!
The Economics of Peace Conference
October 18-23, 2009
Sonoma, CA
In the midst of global economic collapse, Praxis Peace Institute and RSF Social Finance are hosting a five-day conference to address the most relevant economic issues confronting us today. Invited speakers include James Galbraith, Dennis Kucinich, Judy Wicks, Vandana Shiva, representatives from the Mondragón Cooperatives in Spain, and many others. The schedule includes practical workshops, panels, networking opportunities, and "open space" sessions.
Green Festival San Francisco
November 13-15, 2009
San Francisco, CA
Each year, the San Francisco Green Festival grows, adding great businesses and speakers. In 2002, the San Francisco festival started with only 50 speakers and a handful of special events. By last year, it boasted three days filled with more than 150 renowned speakers and 400 green businesses. Find out how Bay Area neighbors, community nonprofits and city departments are working together to make their cities healthier places to live at this dynamic event.
