Submitted by Orcas Women’s Coalition

Community Rights San Juan Islands is hosting a community discussion forum about Rights of Nature and Rights of the Salish Sea on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound.

Kai Huschke from Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund will give background on the growing movement to recognize legal rights for nature over corporations and profit. There will be a Q&A as well as an update on the draft initiative CELDF is crafting for San Juan County.

Since this event is at dinner time, feel free to bring some snacks and finger foods with you.