Speakers

Ed Begley, Jr

When it comes to taking personal responsibility for the environment, few individuals can match the record of actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. Known for turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, he has served as chairman of the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.  He serves on the boards of organizations including the Thoreau Institute, the Earth Communications Office, Tree People and Friends of the Earth.  His work has earned both praise and awards from numerous environmental groups including the California League of Conservation Voters, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Coalition for Clean Air, Heal the Bay, the Santa Monica Baykeeper, the Southern California Gas Company and the American Lung Association.  Currently, he is the co-star of the hit Planet Green series Living with Ed, a look at the day-to-day realities of “living green” with his not so environmentalist wife Rachelle Carson.  His books Living Like Ed and Ed Begley, Jr's Guide to Sustainable Living are currently available nationally from Clarkson Potter / Random House.  He continues to tour the country giving speeches about his sustainable living practices.

Keynote Address at 1:30pm.

Book* Signing following from approximately 2:15pm-3pm.

*Ed's books, Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life and Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living: Learning to Conserve Resources and Manage an Eco-Conscious Life, will be on sale the day of the event at the Roebling Point Books Booth.

Berlin Reed,The Ethical Butcher

Berlin Reed is the butcher, chef and writer behind the The Ethical Butcher. His practice is driven by personal relationships with small local farmers, a deep love of food, respect for the animals we eat and the environment on which we depend. He is based in Portland, OR and also writes personal essays for publication. Find more info about current projects at theethicalbutcher.com

*Speakers, Vendors and Exhibitors are subject to change. Festival Committee is not responsible for last minute cancellations.