News from the Biomimicry Group:
AÂ press release going out on Monday, but I wanted you all to be the first to know about our very first online video contest! Â We are giving away 3 seats in our upcoming Backyard Biomimicry 3-day workshops (a $750 value!) to the best 60 second video responses to “Why biomimicry? Â Why now?” Â Winners will be chosen from 10 finalists with the most online views by March 11. Â
Vancouver, BC, San Francisco, CA, and Austin, TX will be hosting our 3-day Backyard Biomimicry workshops in April 2011. Â These workshops are your first step in the Biomimicry Professional Pathway or they can be a great way to refresh or deepen your understanding of biomimicry. Â At these workshops, you will learn the foundations of biomimicry with the foremost leaders in the field and connect with others in the biomimicry network. Â The workshops include (all workshop legs require registration):
Evening lecture: Â Latest news in the world of biomimicry – donations only (all proceeds go to the Biomimicry Institute)
Day 1: Â Foundations of Biomimicry – $249
Days 2 & 3: Â Hands-on Exploration of the Foundations of Biomimicry – $499Â Â Â Â Thanks to our Backyard Biomimicry sponsors Autodesk in San Francisco and Vinson & Elkins in Austin!
The Costa Rica Expeditions in March are open for registration – The deadline to register is February 11!