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SUMMARY:Janine Benyus\: Author of Biomimicry - Innovation Inspired by Nature
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DESCRIPTION:How does nature do it?  How does a spider produce a waterp
 roof 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 an
 d our future? \n\nJanine Benyus is a nationally recognized author of f
 our booksand an inspiring speaker\,who interprets science and nature a
 s model\, measure\, and mentor.  \n\nAt Kane Hall\nTickets\:  $12 ($7 
 students & seniors). Available at the door.\n\n~~~~ 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\, Cascadi
 a Green Building Council\, PCC Markets\, Pomegranate Center\, Program 
 on the Environment – University of Washington\, North West Sustainab
 le Energy for Economic Development\, Yes! Magazine\, Center for Creati
 ve Change\, Antioch University Seattle and other community partners.
LOCATION:University of Washington (Seattle)
CATEGORIES:Social Event
CONTACT:Whidbey Institute\, 360/341-1884\, whidinst@whidbey.com
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