Janine Benyus: Author of Biomimicry - Innovation Inspired by Nature

How does nature do it? How does a spider produce a waterproof web that is tougher and more elastic than Kevlar without the heat, chemicals or pressure? Biomimicry is a new discipline that studies nature’s best ideas to solve human problems—how will we grow food, design habitats, harness energy, engineer materials, heal, store information, and conduct business in ways that protect the planet and our future? Janine Benyus is a nationally recognized author of four booksand an inspiring speaker,who interprets science and nature as model, measure, and mentor. At Kane Hall Tickets: $12 ($7 students & seniors). Available at the door. ~~~~ Hosted by Whidbey Institute--Leadership for the New Commons in collaboration with Art, Culture, Nature Conference, the University of Washington, Bothell. ~~~~ Co-sponsored by O’Brien & Co., The Bullit Foundation, Cascadia Green Building Council, PCC Markets, Pomegranate Center, Program on the Environment – University of Washington, North West Sustainable Energy for Economic Development, Yes! Magazine, Center for Creative Change, Antioch University Seattle and other community partners.

What	Social Event
When	2005-05-20 22:30 2005-05-21 00:00 2005-05-20 from 19:30 to 21:00
Where	University of Washington (Seattle)
Contact Name	Whidbey Institute
Contact Email	whidinst@whidbey.com
Contact Phone	360/341-1884
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