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What: Panel discussion with Mary Meagher, Peter Illyn, Scott Frazier and Mike Mease concerning the ethics of the current Yellowstone Bison Management Plan.

When: Friday, March 22 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Where: The Emerson Cultural Center, Bozeman, Montana.

Who: Mary Meagher worked in Yellowstone National Park from 1959-1997. From 1968-1997 she was the acting Research Field Ecologist for large mammals. She received her PHD in Vertebrate Zoology from UC Berkley in 1970. Mary is recognized as an expert in Yellowstone bison ecology.

Peter Illyn is a former evangelical minister and current executive director of Restoring Eden. He "Speaks out for those who cannot speak for themselves" [Proverbs 31:8]. He advocates for natural habitats, wild species, and indigenous cultures. Peter's writing has been featured in Outside Magazine, the Utne Reader, and Christianity Today.

Scott Frazier is a Crow tribal member and spiritual traditionalist. He is concerned about the spiritual and physical health of both native and non-native people. Scott is leader of the Ehnamani Sundance Church.

Mike Mease is a co-founder of grassroots groups Cold Mountain, Cold Rivers (video production / environmental advocacy), and Buffalo Field Campaign (advocates for Yellowstone bison). Mike has produced over twenty environmental and human rights video documentaries.

*Women's Day of Action Announcement

On Wednesday, March 20th, in celebration of the Spring Equinox, BFC will host a Women's Day of Action. The intent of the day will be to renew a worldview that perceives and defends all life as sacred; one that will carry us out of the downward spiral of dominance based culture. It is also a time to honor Horse Butte as the land the Buffalo have chosen as their birthing ground. There will be interactive women-led learning circles targeted toward skills and ideas that support us in activism and that help men understand the particular struggles women face. These include herbal instructions, dialogues about eco-feminism and direct action, and creative workshops. We will embrace spontaneity and utilize new ideas as they arrive. The day will culminate in a Ceremony/Spiral Dance at the Horse Butte buffalo capture facility. The intent of this event is to embrace our diverse sense of the sacred, offer positive energy to reclaim space for the buffalo, and express our grief and anger as a way to re-enchant our work for the earth.

*Recycle Printer Cartridges to Support the Buffalo

Do you recycle your printer cartridges or do they end up in the landfill? Can you collect (from friends and businesses in your community) 20 or more cartridges a month? Could you set up a collection box in your town?

You could recycle cartridges and at the same time generate donations for the important work that the Buffalo Field Campaign is doing! It's simple, easy and we can get you going soon. Please contact Sue by e-mail: bfc-programs@wildrockies.org for more information!