Tri-state Food Not Lawns was founded to help bring Permaculture practice and philosophy into the urban and suburban communities of the New York metropolitan area. We seek to provide the local community with opportunities for hands-on experience, training, and a variety of targeted seminars and workshops covering the many important skills necessary for the successful Permaculture designer.

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.

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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.

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Addicted to Grass: The Lawn and Short of It

Submitted by gbogok on Tue, 06/12/2007 - 10:47am.

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 desiring to show off 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.

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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.

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Films at St. Bartholomews - Sea Change

Submitted by lois on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 6:03pm.
12/15/2010 - 6:30pm
12/15/2010 - 8:30pm
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St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, located on Park Avenue and 50th Street in Manhattan, will be hosting a free environmental film series on Wednesdays in December at 6:30 pm.

Enter the side chapel which is on the right as you come in from Park Avenue.

All are invited. Call Joy Garland at 212-673-6732 for more information.

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Films at St. Bartholomews - Split Estate

Submitted by lois on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 6:03pm.
12/08/2010 - 6:30pm
12/08/2010 - 8:30pm
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St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, located on Park Avenue and 50th Street in Manhattan, will be hosting a free environmental film series on Wednesdays in December at 6:30 pm.

Enter the side chapel which is on the right as you come in from Park Avenue.

All are invited. Call Joy Garland at 212-673-6732 for more information.

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Films at St. Bartholomews - Gasland

Submitted by lois on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 6:02pm.
12/01/2010 - 6:30pm
12/01/2010 - 8:30pm
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St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, located on Park Avenue and 50th Street in Manhattan, will be hosting a free environmental film series on Wednesdays in December at 6:30 pm.

Enter the side chapel which is on the right as you come in from Park Avenue.

All are invited. Call Joy Garland at 212-673-6732 for more information.

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Wed. Dec. 1, 8, 15 - 6:30 pm - film series at St. Bartholomews

Submitted by lois on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 6:01pm.

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, located on Park Avenue and 50th Street in Manhattan, will be hosting a free environmental film series on Wednesdays in December at 6:30 pm.

Enter the side chapel which is on the right as you come in from Park Avenue.

All are invited. Call Joy Garland at 212-673-6732 for more information.

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Farm School NYC

Submitted by lois on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 5:40pm.

Just Food
November 8, 2010

From: Molly Culver jacquie@justfood.ccsend.com
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010
Subject: Apply Today! Farm School NYC Applications Due Nov. 15th

Dear friends of Farm School NYC,

Welcome to the Farm School NYC listserv:

Thank you for your interest in Farm School NYC! As a member of this listserv, you will stay updated on Farm School activities, such as upcoming classes and events.

One Week Left to Apply! Application Deadline is Nov. 15th

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Thurs. Nov. 11, 7 pm - Future Visions screening and discussion series - GASLAND

Submitted by lois on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 4:48pm.
11/11/2010 - 7:00pm
11/11/2010 - 8:00pm
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Future Visions film & discussion series presents:

GASLAND: a film by Josh Fox

Thursday, November 11, 2010 @ 7 pm

"the Gallery" at John Haynes Holmes House
28 East 35th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues
The Community Church of NY

The gas drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") has unlocked a "Saudi Arabia of natural gas" beneath us. Josh Fox travels the country, uncovering the secrets, lies and contamination of the industry.

suggested donation $5

sponsored by:
Neighborhood Energy Network & Tristate Food Not Lawns

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