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Goal 3: "To foster artistic expression related to our watershed's human, natural and environmental issues."
"We will be known forever by the tracks we leave. --Dakota Saying"
The Need: Every person, at every age, in every culture, has an inborn need for beauty and communion with nature. What is often lacking, however, in our increasingly “mechanized” modern world, is the recognition that nature is all of a piece, and that the human race’s attempts to dominate and exploit various aspects of this fragile fabric of life may ultimately destroy it. Since beauty and the arts – in both their natural and human-made manifestations – speak to us so eloquently, we believe they may be one of the most effective ways to reach the emotions, the mind and the spirit of everyone who lives in, or is concerned with the survival of, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (CBW). Communication of factual information is critical, but how that is done matters greatly.
If in the following we seem to offer a point of view or critique, please allow yourself to take it in, and then respond. Our activities are geared to involve, educate, and entertain. We believe that everyone is an artist, is creative, and loves beauty and our precious natural world. We welcome your participation and feedback.
CHEARS Approach: To help in formulating your possible contributions and suggestions, try this:
HEAR what all living things are saying about their environment...
Whether from the land or water, what is the CBW communicating to you?
HEART is the center of our being and the place from which creativity flows...
Given what you hear, what emotions and ideas and opinions do you have?
REACH with your body, voice, art, music, pen to express a vision for what needs to be...
Using your instrument of choice, will you join us in expressing your desires?
CHEARS Current Arts Activities: During the next few months, the ARTS Council will be setting up several activities. One is a fund-raiser which will include eats, entertainment and exhibits, either in Greenbelt or Takoma Park, MD. If you would like to contribute ideas, funds, labor, food, or a performance, or would be interested in serving on the Arts Council, please contact Marcia Freeman. Thanks and stay tuned!
Other Ways You Can You Get Involved?
- Mentor/Tutor: The Earth Squad/Tutoring program is in need of volunteer tutors who can commit to one and half hours each week. Volunteers are also needed to plan and lead monthly fun and service projects with the students. Contact Maggie@chears.org for more information.
- Donate: We collect used computer and software for local students. We are hoping to provide each student in the Earth Scouts/Tutoring program with a recycled computer with educational and environmental education software. If you have a working computer with a CD drive that you would like to donate (laptops or desktop), please contact Maggie@chears.org.
- Attend CHEARS Events:
Contact: Marcia Freeman
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Cahalan, and Margaret, 2010: Three Sisters Gardens Presentation. Presented to Greenbelt City Council on January 2010. (Adopted by REAC) [Abstract] [Full Text (PDF)]
Margaret Cahalan, 2010: Three Sisters Fourth Sunday's Flyer. Chears Website March 2010. (Distributed) [Abstract] [Full Text (PDF)]
Cahalan Margaret, 2010: Reel and Meal March Films to Feature Permaculture and Food Security Topics. Chears Website, March 2010. (Posted to web) [Full Text (PDF)]
Rosenthal Lore, 2010: Wed, March 10 Monthly GCAN Program. For more info, contact Lore Rosenthal, lore@simplicity-matters.org, 301-345-2234.. (Posted to web) [Abstract] [Full Text (PDF)]
Margaret Cahalan, 2010: Real and Meal flyer March Permaculture Sampler. Posted to Chears Website March 2010. (Posted to web) [Abstract] [Full Text (PDF)]
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