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2010 Ecological Restoration UnConference
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What is an UnConference?
An unconferenceis a facilitated, participant-driven conference centered around a theme or purpose. The term "unconference" has been applied, or self-applied, to a wide range of gatherings that try to avoid one or more aspects of a conventional conference, such as high fees and sponsored presentations.
We are hoping to keep the registration fee down to just covering lunch and the facility rental. Our goal is to keep it under $20. To do this we need help getting the word out about this unconference. Please post this Wiki page as a link on your website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc. Please use this short link to post on 
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Thanks for your help!
When is this conference going to be held?
May 3, 2010 - 8 AM to 5 PM.
Where is it going to be held?
North Carolina State University McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education 1101 Gorman Street Raleigh,North Carolina 27695
We are looking for sponsors. Table displays will be available in each session room as well as the main meeting area. Please contact Marc Seelinger below.
NC State University Office of Professional Development is organizing the event logistics.
We are also planning to put this event up on the web. If you are able to help with this please let us know.
How do I Prepare for an UnConference?
This blog post really helps! Prepare for an Unconference
If you would like more information about this unconference, Please fill out this contact form.
What are we going to talk about?
The unconference is focused upon the new and emerging technologies related to ecological restoration. Participants are encouraged to submit on this wiki their thoughts and ideas about potential topics. The listing below is just a suggestion. Please fee free to add to this list. The topics should be related to the "green" side of environmental science. Natural system studies, new techniques for stream restoration, etc. are just some of the things that we would like to discuss. If you have any questions, please feel free call Marc Seelinger at 1-877-479-2673 or email at educate@swampschool.org.
Contribute your ideas on this wiki
You will need to login/create and account to add to this page. Its free! Create an Account Here
Please copy and paste your abstracts here. Feel free to add topics.
We are anticipating 24 separate breakout sessions, so don't be shy.
Suggested topics
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Session Topic: The Business of Green.
Moderator: Marc Seelinger
Participants in this session will explore economic opportunities in the sustainability movement. Topics may include job creation, the marketing of green building products and services, and return on investment for green strategies.
A Green Business is not simply a matter of compliance or risk management. Business is increasingly recognizing the many competitive advantages and business opportunities to be gained from eco-sustainability and green marketing.
World-wide evidence indicates people are concerned about the environment and are changing their behavior accordingly. As a result there is a growing market for sustainable and socially responsible products and services. The types of businesses that exist, the products they produce and their approaches to marketing are changing.
Suggested Topics
New Wetland Delineation Manuals
Private sector mitigation banking
In-lieu fee banking
New stream restoration approaches
Green Jobs
Carbon neutral initiatives
Sustainable design
Sponsors
The Swamp School
The Swamp School is the UnConference facilitator. We are looking for sponsors and donors to help defray some of the expenses. Please contact us using the form below if you would be interested in helping out.
