Red Mars - Green Earth on Lothlorien

REPAIR - REGENERATE
MINIATURIZE - MIGRATE

RED MARS - GREEN EARTH 2002

"final frontiers think tank"

post-terrestrial advanced civilization
conferance and conclave

public invited

July 12-14, 2002 CE

LOTHLORIEN Nature Sanctuary
Lawrence County, Indiana

RED + GREEN = EVOLUTION

The human desire to travel beyond the confines
of Earth's biosphere is an entirely natural and
evolutionary trait. It is a persistent itch which we
are compelled to scratch. A culture which refuses
to change and grow with the times and
environment, ossifies and eventually dies in the
brittleness of old age.

Space is the final frontier. If we are going to
explore the final frontier, fixing our planet in the
process, we are simply going to have to get past
our ego trips and pool personal resources. We
need a practical and fair way to do so.

"We will transform the Earth from the garbage
pit of civilization into its rightful place as the
breadbasket of the solar system, plant
propagator, green machine, exporter of fine food
to the Moon, Mars, and world's beyond."
- the Alchemist

In the long run, it may prove to be easier to
restore the balance of nature on Earth if humanity
would first take a long look at Mars. The
ecotechnics necessary to transform a frozen
desert world into a garden oasis can provide
terrestrial planet doctors with medicine machines
capable of affecting a swift cure for
environmental degradation. We must create a
breathable atmosphere and open water on Mars.
On Earth, all we have to do is clean up the mess.

"Why wait for Mars when we could live a Space
Age lifestyle today? Get it together on Earth then
head for Mars." - Tindome Orendil Dor Elda

If we wait for popular support, we will wait until
Spaceship Earth is a burnt out hulk, smoldering in
the ashes of self-inflicted ignorance and
environmental degradation.

We are talking about none less than the
successful evolution of the human species and of
the biosphere as a whole. To be sure, it is in our
collective nature to change the planetary
environment. What sort of world do we want to
make Earth into? What should we do with the
Moon or Mars? Needless to say, it is extremely
important to make some good choices here. We
should become more space age in our approach
to the configuration and use of technology.
Technology can be used to either kill or cure. Let
us choose the cure. RED MARS - GREEN
EARTH 2002 is focused on the cure.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SHARE YOUR POTENTIAL

community think tanking:
Terrestrial Regeneration & Mars Terraforming
Processes Bootstrapping "means & methods" -
from Earth to Mars - creating Cooperative
Enterprise to accomplish the above

special exploration:
Earth-Space EcoTechnics: mating machinery to
nature
100% waste recycling food producing
greenhouses
advanced power and propulsion systems
practical space age habitat designs
harsh environment settlements

presentations:
mornings are reserved for THINK TANK
SESSIONS: 9 AM -12 noon
afternoons are for SEMI-FORMAL
PRESENTATIONS: 1-6 PM

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: If you or your
organization is interested in giving a semi-formal
presentation at RED MARS-GREEN EARTH
2002, email a copy of the presentation outline
and/or introduction to: biostar_a@...
before March 21st, 2002 so that we may include
you in our schedule and advertising.

evenings are for CAMPFIRE DISCUSSION
CIRCLES, STAR PARTIES, and other
RELAXING ACTIVITIES

including:
tours and use of the Lothlorien* facilities
Radiance Hall Educational Center & Greenhouse
Biostar-A: eco-tech testbed and family home
campground, gardens, hiking trails, and more
solar/wood showers and evening sauna
solar electric and wind power systems
*for info on Lothlorien: http://www.elflore.org

accommodations:

While this is a BYO gear, tent, tipi, yurt,
port-a-dome, van, or small camper style event,
there are three motels within a 10 mile driving
range for those who prefer comforts. Information
upon request. Home-cooked breakfast and dinner
(vegetarian & omnivore) is available on site for a
fair price. Firewood is provided. Bring a
container for drinking water (fill at pump). Basic
recycling and composting privies are provided.
Take non-recyclables back home with you. Help
keep Lothlorien beautiful!

registration information:

Bring the whole family! Daytime Earth-Space
oriented children's activities and nightime
stargazing (weather permiting) will be on the
schedule. Feel free to take a long hike. Explore
the varied terrain of Faerie Valley and be amazed
at the biological diversity. This is a no-hunting
haven for flora and fauna. Firearms are not
permitted on Lothlorien.

PRE-REGISTRATION - DISCOUNT RATES
(valid if post-marked on/before June 21st, 2002)

children (0-12): free of charge
teens (13-19): $25
adults: (20-64): $35
mature: (65-up): free of charge

Pre-registrants will be sent a confimation letter,
map to Lothlorien, and other useful information
(via postal service) July 1st, 2002. If you give us
your email address we will confirm as soon as we
receive your pre-registration.

Pre-registrants must include the name, age,
mailing address, plus (optional) phone # and
email address of EACH PERSON registering,
along with a check or money order made payable
to: LOTHLORIEN, PO Box 1082, Bloomington,
Indiana, 47402-1082

LATE or AT-THE-GATE REGISTRATION
FEES (after June 21st, 2002)
add $15 per person to the pre-registration rates
stated above.

current LOTHLORIEN card holders deduct $10
from costs stated above

registration fees waived for approved workshop
presenters ...
email proposal to biostar_a@... ASAP -
March 21st, 2002 (deadline)

Red Mars-Green Earth 2002 contact information:
phone: (812) 275-0694
email: biostar_a@...
mail: Red Mars-Green Earth 2002
c/o Lothlorien, PO Box 1082, Bloomington, IN
47402-1082

primary sponsors:
Indiana chapter of the Mars Society
Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary
Green CELSS Task Force
Earth Base PROJEX
Starlight Technology
Mars Anarchy

sponsorships:
If your group/organization/company is willing to
set up a canopy/display at Red Mars-Green Earth
2002 and will help distribute promotional
materials for Red Mars-Green Earth 2002, we
can list you as a co-sponsor on the promotional
materials and in the press releases. You still have
to pay the registration fees but we won't charge
for any bartering, trading, or selling of products
and services you might do. What a deal! Become
a co-sponsor and get great exposure. Email
biostar_a@... before the December 1st,
2001 co-sponsorship deadline.

attention astronomy clubs:
Lothlorien is forested - but there are places in the
campground where there are open sky views.
Consider becoming a co-sponsor of Red
Mars-Green Earth 2002 and bring the club. Enjoy
the two evening Star Party!

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