Text Box: This interdisciplinary event will be a blend of scholarly and creative presentations, readings, informal discussions and workshops. In addition, participants will be able to enjoy a wide variety of guided outdoor activities in one of the North Atlantic coastline’s most breathtakingly beautiful locations where the forest truly does meet the sea. Writers, scholars, educators and artists - as well as those who are interested in learning more about the natural environment - are welcome to attend. This is the event that would be perfect for family and friends! The 2008 Conference/Workshop will be held once again at The Spruce Point Inn, one of New England‘s premier, designated green resorts, located directly on the waterfront and within walking distance of downtown, Boothbay Harbor. Special rates will be available for participants at the Inn, and additional lodging will be available at nearby hotels, inns and campsites. Registration is limited to 100 participants and will include all scheduled conference and workshop sessions, three breakfasts, two box lunches, a reception at the Spruce Point Inn, and the Keynote Dinner. Accommodations are not included in the registration fee. The program schedule will feature nationally known speakers and writers, and Conference participants can expect to enjoy workshops and presentations sponsored by cooperating organizations, including the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and the Boothbay Region Land Trust and the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Boothbay Harbor, Maine, is a busy resort area with activities for every member of the family. Often referred to as the boating capital of New England, Boothbay Harbor is the largest boating harbor north of Boston. The Downtown area offers a wide variety of restaurants, art galleries, antique shops and water activities including kayaking and boating as well as puffin, seal and whale watching. Planned afternoon activities will include hikes along the Rachel Carson Greenway, a guided tour of the Burnt Island Lighthouse, tide pool explorations and a variety of other outdoor activities. Please continue to visit for Program Updates, and be sure to review our our Registration Page and our Featured Speakers page.

Fifth Environmental Writers’ Conference in honor of Rachel Carson

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

June 10th through June 13th, 2008

Contact us: info@new-cue.org

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