FEEDING A HEALTHY FUTURE: Student-led expert panel discussion on Tues, Dec 16th - 6:30 pm

FEEDING OURSELVES AND OUR COMMUNITIES FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW

“Want to feed the world? Let’s start by asking: How are we going to feed ourselves? Or better: How can we create conditions that enable every community to feed itself?” ~ Dan Barber, TEDtalk, ‘How I Fell In Love with a Fish’

TEDtalk screening and panel discussion: What are we putting in our mouths?!Creating healthy and sustainable food systems that benefit us and our communities - challenges and success stories. Moderated by CELF Student Ambassadors, our expert panelists will share an overview of their work and keys to their success, plus broader insights into producing sustainable, delicious and healthy food!

Speaker Panel:

• Victoria L. Mayer, MD, MS, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Assistant Professor, Dept of Population Health Science and Policy/Division of General Internal Medicine
• Frances Pavich, Back to the Garden, Founder/President; FMP Vineyards and Franny’s Organic, Owner/President
• Cynthia Brennan, TABLE Local Market, owner and manager
• Greg Cogut, John Jay High School, senior, humanities research topic-environmental and health impacts of GMOs

DATE: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

TIME: 6:30–8:30 PM, refreshments and networking to follow

AUDIENCE: Students (grades 7-12+) & teachers, community members welcome!

LOCATION: John Jay High School, 60 North Salem Rd, Cross River, NY

ADMISSION: STUDENTS FREE, Adults $5 suggested donation (space is limited)

RSVP: Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation Register by emailing name, school, grade & teacher/adviser’s name to patti@celfeducation.org