Overnight Camp Trip 50 miles to the West of Boise - Sat/Sun
What: Overnight camping trip to visit Johan's family. They are setting up a sustainable living situation on 100 acres. They are working to grow their own food, and are planting trees and vines. These folks are 'peak oil' aware and trying to plan for a workable future. We are going to show up around noon on Saturday and have a group cookout about 4-5pm that evening.
When: Saturday the 30th of August, to Sunday
Location: Adrian, Oregon, South of Ontario, and 53 miles from Boise. Camping on Johan's property.
Data on Adrian: http://www.city-data.com/city/Adrian-Oregon.html
Planning meeting: We will be talking about the details at the Critical Mass bike ride on Friday. Show up at, or very near depending on use, the Julia Davis Bandshell at the park across from the Library at 6:30pm, Friday (tomorrow).
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August 28th, 2008
Overnight Camp Trip
Wow, this is something I would really like to join in on. We don't have 100 acres, but we are going to try growing food on our 1 1/3 acre. Now to get rid of our lawn and pasture...I have been trying to read as much as I can about permaculture for the past few months and would love to meet this family.
Unfortunately, my husband works at the Bronco football games and this Saturday is the opener. It's going to be busy around here for the next few months!
I could do other events during football season and miss a few of the games, but probably wouldn't be up to camping without some of my family members with me.
Just to share, I am excited that we bought our first solar panel. It is small and will just run a fan on our roof, but at least it's something solar and it's a start.
Best,
Beth
August 29th, 2008
How exciting, Beth, both
How exciting, Beth, both about the land you have and your foray into solar power. We won't be heading out on the ride this weekend, either, but I wanted to pass along some inspiration for you regarding smaller plots.
Consider the place in Pasadena. Let me get a link....
100 Foot Diet
Here are some quick facts from the urban homestead website:
LOCATION
Pasadena, CA
(Northwest Pasadena, one mile from downtown Pasadena)
PROPERTY SIZE
1/5 acre (66' x 132' / 8,712 sq.ft.)
GARDEN SIZE
~ 1/10 acre (3,900 sq.ft. / ~ 66' x 66')
GARDEN DIVERSITY
Over 350 different vegetables, herbs, fruits, berries
FOOD PRODUCED
6,000 lbs annually
challenging for 10,000 lbs in 2008 (read more)
URBAN HOMESTEAD SUPPORTS
4 full-time adults, volunteers, and many clients
ENERGY USAGE
6.5 kwh day (and going down!)
SOLAR POWER PRODUCED
8000 kwh ( as of 5/31/08)
GALLONS OF BIODIESEL MADE (since 2003)
1,000 gallons (as of 2/12/08)
"EARTH IMPACT FOOTPRINT"
5.2 acres per person
September 1st, 2008
Thank you for Website!
It is almost 1 in the morning and I have been pouring over the link you sent, Anneliese, for over an hour! I love this family and it is my aspiration to try to achieve many of their energy-saving techniques and also to grow food at home. I love their chicken coop and am trying to design a plan for our property where we can have chickens. Not sure if I want to have an official chicken coop or use a chicken tractor as many permaculture books suggest.
Is there a permaculture group in Boise who meets and discusses plans and ideas? Is there many in this group who are interested in permaculture?
Off to Bed~Beth