2009 – The Year of Awareness & Action
Submitted by wburke on Mon, 01/19/2009 - 3:31pm.I hear it all the time, from many quarters, that magic word “hope.” Indeed, we stand at the brink of a new administration in Washington, one that explicitly promotes hope along side another favorite buzzword, change. “Hope” was even in the title of our new president’s book, “The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream.” But an even stronger word hovers just out of range, barely below the surface, but suggested so forcefully by that very title. That word is denial.
Future Visions - A Film Series
Submitted by wburke on Thu, 10/18/2007 - 8:39am.Dear Friends:
Public awareness about global warming has surged since the release of Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” – but we have a long way to go. Many climate scientists tell us that we must reduce carbon emissions by 2% each year - or 80% by 2050. Others tell us we need to reduce carbon emissions 80% or 90% within 10 years. If we do not begin immediately reducing our carbon emissions (our energy use), we’re headed for runaway accelerating climate change. Continuing to do business as usual will lead us off a cliff.
Welcome to Tristate Food Not Lawns
Submitted by foodnotlawns on Tue, 05/15/2007 - 5:48pm.Permaculture is a design system for sustainable living and for land use. It is an empowering response to environmental and social crisis.
the basics of working with cob
Submitted by lois on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 11:40am.building with cob workshop
in Freeland, Maryland
led by Sigi Koko
WHAT: learn the basics of working with cob
WHEN: August 15-16, 2009
WHERE: Freeland, Maryland
COST: $300
PARTICIPANTS MUST RSVP TO ATTEND!!
Contact Karen Stupski to register
or for additional information:
karens@ecoisp.com
or download a registration form from www.heathcote.org/cob.shtml
Straw Bale Workshop with Sigi Koko
Submitted by lois on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 11:37am.Sigi Koko taught at the Natural Building Colloquium I attended. She is a great teacher, and if you are interested in straw bale, this would be a great opportunity to learn in what I suspect is a beautiful part of the world.
From: DOWN to EARTH Natural Building Listserv
sigikoko@buildnaturally.com
Subject: natural building opportunities in West Virginia
JULY 10th-12th: Straw Bale Workshop with Sigi Koko
America's Addiction to Grass: The Lawn and Short of It
Submitted by gbogok on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 4:05pm.Everyone enjoys a little romp with a favorite pet on a well kept lawn or perhaps relaxing on a lovely day with a good book or picnic spread. But few are aware that lawns got their start in pre-industrial Britain and France with the aristocratic classes who were accustomed to making a show of their excess acreage by growing grass and ornamentals. At that time, having these elegantly manicured expanses was a sign of stature and wealth because it meant the owner didn’t need to use all his land for the cultivation of food.
Flatbush - livable streets, 6:30 Bus Rapid Transit, 8 pm Streetfilms
Submitted by lois on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 1:38pm.From Sustainable Flatbush http://sustainableflatbush.org/
Livable Streets events in Flatbush
Today, Wednesday, June 10th
Join us for a fun program of transportation advocacy media,
discussion, and socializing!
6:30 pm - Bus Rapid Transit Phase II Workshop
at Brooklyn College
8 pm - Sustainable Flatbush presents an Evening of Streetfilms at Vox Pop Cafe
Those traveling by bicycle can easily attend both events:
Transportation Alternatives Brooklyn Committee will lead a group ride from the workshop to Vox Pop!
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Gardening class - common biological methods of controlling garden pests
Submitted by lois on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 1:34pm.What: Free Urban Gardening Class
When: June 14, 2009 3:00 PM
Where: Open Road Community Garden, 420 E 12th St New York, NY 10009(We'll be in the Green House if it rains)
Description: In this class we will be going over common biological methods of controlling garden pests. We will also be covering details on preventing the spread of fungus and blight in your garden. Additionally, we will be answering any gardening related questions that people might have.
Who: Ke Xu (Suburban Backyard Gardener)
Cost: Free to attend. Optional Fee of up to 5 dollars.
Future Visions: Woven Ways film screening and discussion
Submitted by lois on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 6:28pm.Films at The Community Church
"the Gallery" at John Holmes Haynes Community House
28 East 35th Street, Manhattan
2nd Fridays monthly at 7 pm
suggested donation $5
June 12,Woven Ways (50 minutes)
A heart-wrenching account of the deadly effects of uranium mining and dirty coal power on the Navajo people. Told in their own words, Woven Ways shares the stories of five Navajo families, the land and livestock that sustain their culture and economy, and the environmental injustices that threaten their health and well-being.
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Become a GREEN volunteer
Submitted by lois on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 1:41pm.Saturday, June 6, 10 am - 2 pm, or 2-6 pm
Hello Friend of ReBuilders Source
Go Green By Lending A Hand
Become a GREEN volunteer on Saturday, June 6
*We are seeking 20 - 25 team players* and collaborators to join us for our Volunteer Days Event on Saturday, June 6, 2009.
(Sorry no childcare available for this event
*We need: WAREHOUSE ORGANIZERS *
These volunteers help organize and move building materials, reducing the flow of materials into the waste-stream and making it easier for the community to find and reuse resources.
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