Lenoir-Rhyne hosting sustainability studies program

	Presented by the Sustainability Studies Program at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Asheville Wednesday, April 5; 6 - 8pm  | Saturday, April 8; 1 - 5pm | Sunday, April 9; 2 - 5pm Conference Kick Off is Wednesday night! The Asheville Bioneer Conference starts tomorrow night a panel of local  and national speakers to discuss relevant themes related to building a better, more sustainable community. This event is free and open to the public with free beverages and refreshments.   Plan to attend and bring a friend! Learn more at www.lr.edu/Bioneers, and please RSVP. Wednesday, April 5 Program from 6 pm - 8 pm; Doors open at 5:30 pm. Local & National Panel: Thomas Linzey and Mari Margill of Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund on Community and Natural Rights Community rights, natural world rights, citizen rights, and citizen science - Southern Environmental Law Center, Pisgah Legal Services, and Mary Ellen Hannibal (author of Citizen Scientist). Share the event on Facebook Sponsored by The Reese Institute for Conservation of Natural Resources.    Presented by the Master of Science in Sustainability Studies at