Key 1
2008-07-02 19:00
Submitted Thu, 2008-06-05 20:41 — Meg
Wednesday 2nd July, 7pm
Talk at Permaculture Association of WA monthly meeting.
St Mark’s Community Hall, Parker St, Bassendean
All welcome (members free, visitors $5)
Supper to follow
Peak oil is the biggest threat humanity has ever faced.... What can we do to help Perth people prepare?
We'll share POP's preliminary strategy, and the thinking behind it, and then invite ideas and involvement from you!
Anyone who thinks they might be interested in lending their energy to our efforts to prepare Perth for the rapidly emerging carbon poor future is urged to come along!
Event title:
Preparing Perth for Life Without Oil
Start:
2008-07-02 19:00 (Calendar)
End:
2008-07-02 20:30
Contact Email:
rustilockz@hotmail.com
Key 1
2008-07-02 18:30
Submitted Wed, 2008-07-02 00:32 — Sundog
Climate Change and Peak Oil Coalition Monthly Meeting
Our Coalition, composed of individuals and group representatives, is completely volunteer-run, which means that we are not beholden to government or special interests but that we are not always as organized as we would like to be. Most of the groups that are loosely represented are grassroots nonprofits, although we have a few businesspeople, such as the City's Sustainability Manager, and Lane County Commissioner Pete Sorenson, who also attend. We usually have 25-45 people at our meetings. We operate on a modified consensus system for decision-making.
Our Coalition formed in November and meets monthly. Currently we are having some natural growing pains, but I believe that gaining more members will help us. I really believe that to just attend and give us your outside perspective would be valuable to us even if you do not become a regular member. Despite our "Points of Unity," we have some disunity that we need to address (see agenda item about action as a Coalition) at our meeting tomorrow.
Below is a list of "Points of Unity" that our Coalition developed at a day-long workshop facilitated by professional Tree Bressen, as well as the tentative agenda for our meeting tomorrow.
Please let me know at any point if you do not want to receive future notices regarding our Coalition's meetings or related work.
Cheers,
Samantha Chirillo
Facilitator and Steering Committee member, Climate Change and Peak Oil Coalition
Points of Unity:
* Our goal is deep, systemic change at a level necessary to address the problems.
* We recognize the need to educate ourselves and others on how deep change really happens.
* We commit to being strategic in how to meet our goals.
* Diversify interests, communities, and sectors in this Coalition.
* We need to have [love] compassion through this transition for each other and all beings.
* We see the possibilities for a much better world emerging from this crisis.
* Expose false solutions and promote real solutions.
Tentative Agenda for Tomorrow's Meeting:
1. Grounding (Sue) (2 min.)
2. Amend/Approve Agenda and Decide on Ground Rules (5 min.)
3. Introductions and Announcements (30 min.)
4. Report on the Moving Forward Together event (3 min.)
5. What kind of action do we take as individuals/separate groups? Is this the same range of actions (kinds of actions) that we can realistically take as our Coalition stands now? If not, is this because our Coalition lacks diversity, numbers, structure, what? Do we agree that immediate action is needed on some tough issues? If we do agree and want our Coalition to have the needed capacity, how can we build it? If we do agree but do not want to act as a Coalition on these important issues that need strong community support, is there any other group that is able to do it? Does our Coalition have any responsibility to be a strong action-oriented entity on these tough issues? Could we do anything to support or form a group to get done the action needed if our Coalition does not take the action? (20 min.)
6. Real-life Examples of Action Needed
UO Basketball Arena Hearings Discussion w/ David Sonnichson (Fairmount Neighbors) and Zachary Vishanoff (UO graduate who has been doing research on this). Emmalyn Garrett of the UO Survival Center, CASL, and UO Sustainability Coalition and I (Samantha) from the Campus Planning Committee and UO Sustainability Coalition will also be present. (30 min.)
What about meeting with Mayor Kitty Piercy to discuss how we can help her to get re-elected AND work with her on some things we want to see the City do? (15 min.)
Return to the discussion of Coalition action (15 min.)
7. Subcommittee Reports (30 min.)
8. Next Meeting and Adjournment (5 min.)
9. Mingling (10 min.)
Event title:
Climate Change and Peak Oil Coalition Monthly Meeting
Start:
2008-07-02 18:30 (Calendar)
End:
2008-07-02 21:15
Location:
Location(s)
500 E. 4th Ave., EWEB Training Room, North Building,
Eugene, OR, 97401
United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact Email:
schirill@uoregon.edu
Key 1
2008-07-02 15:00
Submitted Tue, 2008-06-10 15:05 — Sundog
July Meeting of Eugene Sustainability Commission's Immediate Action Subcommittee
Agenda
Immediate Action Subcommittee: Sustainability Commission
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
City Hall, 777 Pearl Street, McNutt Room
3:00 – 5.00 P.M.
Mission statement:
The Sustainability Commission works to create a healthy community now and in the future by proposing measurable solutions to pressing environmental, social and economic concerns to the City of Eugene, its partners and its people.
Sustainability Commissioners: Lisa Arkin, Shawn Boles, Josh Bruce, Lorraine Kerwood, Joshua Skov
Staff: Felicity Fahy
Item/Starting time
1. Opening, agenda review 3.00 P.M.
2. Public comment 3.05 P.M.
3. Review of draft recommendations 3.15 P.M.
4. Next steps 3.50 P.M.
5. Close 5.00 P.M.
There are no further scheduled meetings of this sub committee of the Sustainability Commission.
The Sustainability Commission welcomes your interest in these agenda items.
All meetings are open to the public and are wheelchair accessible. For the hearing impaired, an interpreter FM assistive listening system can be provided with 48 hours notice prior to the meeting. Spanish language interpretation may also be provided given 48 hours notice. To arrange for these services or for more information about this commission, contact commission staff at 682-5010
El sitio de la reunión tiene acceso para sillas de ruedas. Hay accesorios disponibles para personas con afecciones del oído, o se les puede proveer un interprete avisando con 48 horas de anticipación. También se provee el servicio de interpretes en idioma espanol avisando con 48 horas de anticipación. Para reservar estos servicios llame a la recepcionista al 682-5010.
Event title:
July Meeting of Eugene Sustainability Commission's Immediate Action Subcommittee
Start:
2008-07-02 15:00 (Calendar)
End:
2008-07-02 17:00
Location:
Location(s)
777 Pearl St., McNutt Room , City Hall,
Eugene, OR, 97405
United States
See map: Google Maps
Event Website:
http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=730&PageID=3726&cached=true&mode=2&userID=2
Contact Email:
felicity.m.fahy@ci.eugene.or.us
Key 1
2008-06-02 03:47
Submitted Mon, 2008-06-02 03:54 — AdrianD
Organic Edible Gardening Workshops: Food Security/No Food Miles Caralyn Lagrange, author of Gardening and Eating for Living, will show you how to set up an organic edible garden with a focus on environmentally friendly living and gardening for health and wellness. Times: 9.30 to 2.30 – Bookings essentialTea/Coffee included; BYO LunchCost: Weekends $88, cons. and weekdays $55, Venue: Shambhala Place, 16 Nelson Street, Bedfordale.Telephone: (08) 9498 1555Website: www.bedfordale.comemail: agardenpath@bedfordale.com
Topics:
Organic growing methods including using raised garden beds;
Seed saving and germination; herb harvesting and drying;Composting and worm farming; inputs suitable for organic gardeningEstablishing micro-climates; pest and disease prevention
Plant selection for health and wellness; gardening with injuries, illness and disability
Specific requirements for Certified Organic horticulture; bush tucker;
Convert your pool into a fish farm; grey-water gardens;
Fire-retardant/bird and insect attracting/fodder plants.
‘A Garden Path’ is a Certified Organic (NASAA) Environmental Education Venue. It has been featured on ABC TV Gardening Australia program (2005), Channel 9’s The Garden Gurus, (2007) and the Channel 10 Environment Award program (Winner April 2008). In 2007 Caralyn Lagrange won the Individual Achievement Category of the WA Government Environment Awards. She is a Finalist in the 2008 Channel 10 National Environment Awards.
Event title:
A Garden Path Workshop
Start:
2008-06-02 03:47 (Calendar)
End:
2008-10-02 03:47
Event Website:
http://www.bedfordale.com
Contact Email:
agardenpath@bedfordale.com
Key 1
2008-06-01 09:00
Submitted Wed, 2008-04-09 10:50 — Sidroney
Hello,
I would like to let you know about some upcoming events which address issues of sustainability. Toby Hemenway, author of the best selling Gaia's Garden- A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture is coming to town. He is an articulate speaker on ecological design and permaculture. Permaculture is the use of ecology as the basis for designing integrated systems of food production, housing, appropriate technology, and community development. It is built upon an ethic of caring for the earth and interacting with the environment in mutually beneficial ways. With the many environmental concerns we face permaculture is timely and has some useful and fascinating insights into how we can think and design anything from our houses and backyards to our neighborhoods, businesses and cities. It began in the 1970s, originally being applied to the 20 acre homestead, but more and more the ideals, ideas and methods of permaculture can and are being applied to the urban and suburban ecologies. He offers both vision and practical solutions in his lectures and workshops. It would be wonderful if you could list the events below on your event calendar. Also, if you know of any other organizations or people who you think would be interested please pass this on.
Thank you,
Faith Van De Putte
206.818.8937
Lecture- How Permaculture Can Save Humanity and the Planet But Not Civilization
Friday April 18th at 7:00
At the Good Shepherd Center Room 202, Seattle, WA
$10 tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31549
Workshop- Permaculture For Sustainable Cities
Saturday April 19th from 10:00am-4:00pm
At the Good Shepherd Center Room 202, Seattle, WA
$40- Preregistration required at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31555 or email faith@ecologyofhealth.com .
Bring a bag lunch and dress weather appropriately for outside forays.
72 Hour Permaculture Design Course
One weekend a month for 6 months beginning June 2008
Location TBA
The Permaculture Design Course encompasses:-Localized food Production-Organizing Eco-Neighborhoods-Simple Steps toward Sustainable Lifestyles and Communities-Natural Building and Property Development-Adding Beauty and Value to your Home-Strategies for Energy Descent and Peak Oil-Green business Strategies and Finding your Right-Livelihood
Event title:
72 Hour Permaculture Design Course
Start:
2008-06-01 09:00 (Calendar)
End:
2008-12-31 17:00
Location:
Location(s)
TBA
Seattle, WA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact Email:
faith@ecologyofhealth.com
Key 1
2008-04-25 08:00
Submitted Mon, 2008-03-17 17:11 — vanvalli
This year Ashevillage Institute will be hosting classes and internships that provide you with real solutions to Peak Oil and the climate crisis. Our course offerings are taught by a dynamic team of instructors and take place at an educational community dedicated to permaculture and regenerative ways of living. Join a lifestyle and a worldwide movement with over 100,000 Design Course graduates!
Contact Information:
Kimchi Rylander
Registration Coordinator
email AVI@kleiwerks.org or call 828.225.8820
April 25-27, May 30-June 1, June 27-29, July 25-27, Aug. 29-31, Sept. 26-28, Oct. 24-26
Permaculture Design Course at Ashevillage Institute (AVI)
with Patricia Allison and other nationally renowned instructors
This course will introduce you to the essential principles and practices of permaculture, an ecological design system for creating abundant regenerative human habitats. It takes place at Ashevillage Institute, an emerging urban education center and living laboratory for sustainable solutions in action. AVI is located in a cluster of houses in a neighborhood a few blocks from downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Students receive a Permaculture Design certificate upon completion.
This course:
• Includes 72 curriculum hours
• Has an urban, neighborhood, and residential focus
• Allows you to use the word 'Permaculture' professionally
• Is hosted by Kleiwerks, an internationally-renowned organization
• Offers practical, intellectual, cultural, social, and spiritual aspects of sustainability
• Has an outstanding team of pioneering guest presenters from around the country, with over 200 cumulative years of teaching experience!
The weekend course format allows for more hands-on projects, social networking, and cultural sharing. It runs the last weekend of every month from April thru October, and begins with Friday evening presentations hosted by Ashevillage Institute.
Course fee: $1400 (does NOT include food and lodging)
For details on registration, fees, discounts, course info, and other details, click here: http://www.kleiwerks.org/avi/workshop_details.php
For details on all 2008 educational events at the Ashevillage Institute, click here: http://kleiwerks.org/events_projects.php
Additional Week-end Sustainability Workshops
For more info or to register email AVI@kleiwerks.org or call 828.225.8820
Introduction to Permaculture with Patricia Allison & guests: March 27 & 28
Residential Rainwater & Greywater Harvesting with Brad Lancaster (Author of 'Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond'): April 24 & 25
Bee-Keeping with Chris Mathis (WNC Bee School & Spicewood Farm): May 29 & 30
Natural Building with Janell Kapoor (Kleiwerks), Steveo Brodmerkel (Kleiwerks), Lydia Dolman (City Repair), Mark Lakeman (City Repair): June 26 & 27
Wild Food & Fermentation with Sandor Katz (Author of 'WIld Fermentation' & 'The Revolution Will Not Be Micro-waved') & Frank Cook: July 24 & 25
TBA (tentatively Bio-Dynamic Wkshp): August 28 & 29
TBA (tentatively Raw Food Wkshp): September 25 & 26
Natural Finishes - Earthen Plasters & Paints with Janell Kapoor (Kleiwerks): October 23 & 24
Event title:
Permaculture Design Course at Ashevillage Institute (AVI)
Start:
2008-04-25 08:00 (Calendar)
End:
2008-10-24 17:00
Location:
Location(s)
Asheville, NC, 28802
United States
See map: Google Maps
Event Website:
http://www.kleiwerks.org/avi/workshop_details.php
Contact Email:
AVI@kleiwerks.org
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