Judy Schwartz: The Future Is Regenerative, Glimpses of a Growing Global Movement

• What we'll do

Potluck starts at 6, discussion at 7. Judy Schwartz, journalist and author of two recent books - Cows Save the Planet, and Water in Plain Sight - has been traveling the world to report on the accelerating momentum of Regenerative Agriculture. Scientists and activists are increasingly finding ecological approaches to producing food and fiber. Major NGOs and the business world are now taking note. In the past few years, Judy has encountered numerous innovative efforts to restore land and ecosystem function while addressing climate change and enhancing opportunities for local communities: from “Climate Beneficial Wool” and “regenerative wine” in the U.S. to reviving culinary plants like mesquite (for baking) and agave in Mexico, to promoting mulberry enterprises in war-torn Afghanistan. She’ll offer a global overview of this rapidly growing movement.

• What to bring

An item of food or drink to share, tending to the healthy and organic.

• Important to know

Biodiversity for a LIvable Climate is a small non-profit so a $10 donation is requested.

Helen Snively's house is about halfway between Central Square and Inman Square. Take the MBTA red line to Central Square, exit the station walking down Massachusetts Avenue in the direction of Harvard Square (away from Boston). Walk five blocks and make a right on Lee Street, then walk two blocks past Harvard Street and Broadway. Cross Broadway onto Fayette Street (which will be in front of you), walk down Fayette and make your first left onto Fayette Park (a private way). If you're coming by car, there's ample free parking on Sundays in Cambridge.

The address is One Fayette Park, immediately past the first driveway on the right. It's a green 4-family. Come up on the first porch and look for a number 1 on the door. If you have questions please post to this Meetup, or call Helen at 617-547-1326.