Customized presentations

I believe that everyone is a decision-maker. I can custom-focus a presentation for decision makers in associations, businesses, offices, communities, congregations and homes. I’ll share my environmental insights with you, in your context, so you can make informed ecologically-sensitive decisions. How many steps will you take to reduce your ecological footprint?

Call or email me to find out how you can empower your members, employees, and householders to walk more lightly on this precious fragile planet.

Presentation #1
Changing How You See the Sky

Do you enjoy watching fluffy white clouds drifting lazily across a deep blue sky or counting the stars in the Milky Way? There is much more happening in our heavens than meets the eye. Learn a LOT more about how Weather Modification and Weather Warfare could be causing great damage to theskies up above your head. Many of these programs are conducted without any apparent concern for the potential consequences. No one knows what the "Tipping Point" is for what the skies can tolerate when violated by so many satelites, chemicals and electro-magnetic manipulations. No one talks about these activities as potential causes of climate change...and they should! Learn more. JoAnne was Moderator of the workshop, Wildcards of Climate Change: Weather Warfare, Geo-engineering and ENMOD at the United Nations Climate Change conference in September 2007.

What people say about JoAnne's presentation:

"I had no idea that all of this was happening. The costs to human and environmental health must be huge but no one seems to admit it."

Presentation #2
Changing how you see: how to reduce your ecological footprint….and your stress

"No problem can be solved with the same consciousness that created it. We must learn to see the world anew." Albert Einstein

Your Ecological Footprint equals the total amount of viable land needed to sustain your current lifestyle. It includes food, fuel, forest resources and the land needed to assimilate your waste. If everyone lived as Canadians do, we would require at least 3 planets to sustain our level of consumption. [Mathis Wackernagel and William Rees, Our Ecological Footprint – Reducing Human Impact on the Earth.]

By "seeing" the connections among all things, you begin to realize the acts of individuals DO make a difference. Learn lots of practical ideas that are easy to implement at work and at home.


What people say about JoAnne's presentation:

"I was a skeptic. JoAnne’s enthusiastic message changed how I see the world. I used to see only objects around me. She challenged me to see the huge network of connections among all living things and the impacts of my daily actions. With these insights and her practical suggestions, I can begin to reduce my ecological footprint." N.V., NorVal Associates

Presentation #3
How to green your home or business

"What we do to nature, we do to ourselves." David Suzuki

Green is not just a colour. It is "greener" actions. What is the real meaning of "clean" and "convenient"? What is the real price of your choices and actions?

Learn easy, practical ways to reduce your Ecological Footprint and improve the quality of your work and home environments…. and your health.

What people say about JoAnne's presentation:

"You got our attention with some startling, even shocking facts. And you spoke with conviction and passion. Lots to think about and act upon." JA, Writer for Mosaic and Sun Times

"Good food for thought." Career Access Centre

Presentation #4
The wonder of trees

"The wonder of trees is that we see these trees and not wonder more." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Have you ever climbed a tree and sat among the leaves and daydreamed?

Have you ever wondered how many miles of roots a large tree has?

Have you ever wondered how many leaves a tree has?

Have you ever thought of those leaves as amazing solar panels?

JoAnne weaves tree science, humour, history, great literature, poetry, art and stories to create amazing new insights about trees. Step back from the seemingly more important corporate, community and household issues and learn a lot from and about trees.


What people say about JoAnne's presentation:

"JoAnne’s presentations take you back to visit the beautiful memories of childhood and make you think about the children of the future and how it is our responsibility to ensure that they will have the opportunity to appreciate and be inspired by nature." LJ Investors

Presentation #5
Mother Nature – are you really working with her?

"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority." E. B. White

Earth, air, water, fire – what do you truly know about these elements that are so critical to your survival? How do these elements contribute to production in your workplace?

You are disconnected from nature when you buy potting soil in plastic bags, use air purifiers in homes, vehicles and workplaces to avoid the polluted air, buy bottled water, and hide from the sun by covering up or using sun screens. Why insist on planting exotics in your garden when local plants are hardy and require much less gardener effort to thrive?

Hire a new employee: Mother Nature. "SHE" is the real senior partner in all of your endeavours. Learn how to incorporate a respect for nature into your workplace, community and home.


What people say about JoAnne's presentation:

"Something very important got lost in my education journey. All that expensive advertising took my eyes off the real world. Thanks for bringing me back!" E.M., Total Home Expressions Decorating Service

Presentation #6
Dirty, Wet and Leafy: Changing How You See Dirt, Water and Trees

Remember when your favourite activity was playing in the dirt. (Maybe you are a gardener now so it is still legal!) When you add water, it's muddy, and more fun! Add a shady tree and the possibilities are unlimited! Discover the magic and wonders of nature: the air miles collected by drops of water, the millions of helpful little critters living in rich soil, and the thousands of solar panels hanging on a single tree...that you didn't even know you depended upon for your very survival! Invite JoAnne to take you on a Dirty, Wet and Leafy journey!

What people say about JoAnne's presentation:

"I loved playing in the dirt...still do!
I had no idea that soil was so alive! Trees with solar panels..I never thought of that before!"

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