Queries are questions used as a way to guide our shared inquiry over the weekend. These are the queries the conference will be led to reflect upon through workshops, action sessions, discussions and celebration:
- How can the day to day practices of our schools demonstrate our belief in the sanctity of the earth?
- Do we believe we have a practical and a moral obligation to safeguard our health? What changes would we need to make if we do?
- What is the connection between our own health and the health of our environment?
- How can our schools begin to reduce their environmental footprint, to become institutions that tread lightly? How can we prepare ourselves for tasks that will take much time and changes that will be accepted slowly?
- How might we best review key areas of campus life, which have an impact on the environment? What consideration can be made to involve all members in the community in both understanding the need for change and in the actual implementation of the change?
- What are effective ways to share progress already made and lessons learned?
- In the future, how can we continue to heighten our awareness of the environment and our relationship to it?
- How can we be more conscious consumers and live more simply?
- How can we be sure to always consider the long term effects of our actions?
- How do we make sure our ideas are not forgotten?