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Rachel Carson play comes to Capital District on March 22

by Christopher H. Reed

A Sense of Wonder , a one-woman play about the life and work of environmental pioneer Rachel Carson, will be performed at RPI's Chapel and Cultural Center (2125 Burdett Ave., Troy) on Friday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m.

Set in Carson's Maine retreat, the play uses the author-scientist's own words to depict a private person thrust into the role of controversial public figure with the publication of her book, Silent Spring .

The performance is sponsored by the Regional Farm and Food Project in association with a diverse group of Capital District environmental, health, and educational organizations. Tickets are available through the Regional Farm and Food Project (518/427-6537), or at The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany.

"Safe Farms, Safe Food, Safe Futures" conference planned

by Rebekah Tanner

Coop Scoop readers may also be interested in the "Safe Farms, Safe Food, Safe Futures" conference scheduled for March 7, 8 and 9. A keynote address by New York Times best-selling author Jo Robinson will be followed by a diversified program intended to bring farmers, agricultural administrators, local politicians and consumers together to discuss farm safety, as well as economically, socially and ecologically viable agriculture practices. The conference is a project of the Mohawk Valley Library Association and several other local organizations. For further information, contact the Mohawk Valley Library Association at 355-2010, or e-mail Rebekah Tanner at rtanner@sals.edu.

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