http://www.permies.com/forums/forums/f-38/southwest-usa JForum - http://www.jforum.net
Hello we are looking for a 1-2 bedroom house/cabin/trailer to rent in exchange for gardening, care taking, electrical work, house keeping, animal or child care ect. We can afford to spend about 400 on rent but would prefer a full trade. Here is a little info about us; I am a California state certified electrician in the IBEW local 302. (I can fax or email a copy of my work history with the electrical union) I have been in this trade for 10 years now, I am the fourth generation in my family to be in this trade. My father was a general contractor until I was 16 years old,during this time he built more then 20 homes and did many remodels. I spent many hours on different jobs helping him with things from plumbing to carpentry to electrical. Even after my father stopped being a general contractor and went back to being an electrician we still worked on many different projects together as he was remodeling the house my parents live in for 5 year and doing small construction on the side. I have been studying and teaching myself sustainable gardening and landscape design for the past 4 years. During this time I have spent 100's of hours researching, work(ed) with a permaculture community garden in Martinez, built an aquaponics system to filter my neighbors pond, and have transformed the soil and the plants at the house I am currently living. As part of the process of rejuvenating the property I live at now I have built 2 green houses on an incredibly tight budget, I have built worm composting bins, a natural archway built from the left over tree trimmings strong enough that I can hang on it. I have built a fountain with a small wetland area in one section and a pond in another to create a self regulating system with 8 fish. I have also brought in 20 cubic yards of mulch 20 bales of straw and dug swales on the property to help retain water and changed the soil from being unable to be penetrated by a pitch fork to being able to dig in it with your bare hands and actually finding worms. I prefer to do edible ornamental landscaping and permaculture but I have the knowledge of doing other as well. Another project I forgot to mention is I had a 1975 RV that I added 500 watts of solar panels to. This was a complete overhaul of the electrical system including four golf cart batteries, a charger, inverter, meter, LED lights and a connection to the alternator so that driving it would also charge the batteries. In general I am an all around handy person, I can fix most things around the house and if I cant, I can teach myself to as I am a very quick learner. I have references as well as photograph's of the community garden, and my garden if you would like to see.

I am 29 years old born and raised in the Bay area, attended Alhambra High school in Martinez Ca. I have been married for 4 years to my wife and we have 2- 12 and half pound dogs, One is a Chihuahua and the other is Chihuahua jackrussel. Both are very well behaved potty trained loving dogs. Majority of the time we don't even need to put a leash on them. My wife Ana is a homemaker and has worked a lot in the house cleaning field as well as with children of all ages. She loves knitting, photography and reading, thats usually how she passes her time. We are both quiet private people who enjoy being in nature and away from major cities. We also use very little energy and even own a hand powered washing machine. I also love making food of all types. We are mostly raw vegan, so growing our food would be great for us, but we will NOT push our feelings on this. This is actually part of the reason I would like to raise some goats and chickens because then I know they were treated well before they are eaten.

We do not do drugs or drink or throw or attend parties. If we sound like a couple that would work well with you please email us. Thank you

We will attach our resume's & references in response.
Some of the things I would like to build/do are; earthbag structures, lakes/ponds, wetlands, grey water systems, human waste systems, bee keeping, animal husbandry, solar water heaters/ovens/dehydrators, making candles and soaps, essential oil, cheese, and lots more. I would love to get as close to being self sustainable as possible.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14515/129192 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14515/129192 Great collection of links here too.

http://bugs.nau.edu/]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14500/129108 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14500/129108 caminodepaz.net or call (505) 747-9717.

More info can also be found at polyface farms and alibi.com.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14437/128508 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14437/128508
http://www.nrcd.org/verde/

AlterNATIVE Plant Expo; May 5th!

Just in time for Spring planting and Mother's Day! The Verde NRCD is pleased to announce the second annual AlterNATIVE Plant Expo at Verde Growers on Saturday, May 5, from 9:00am until 4:00pm (2613 Rocking Chair Road, Cottonwood).

Expanding on last year's success, this year's Expo will include classes, music, an art activity, vendor booths, and rain barrels for sale. Classes include:

* 9:00am - Verde River Growers' Shaun Seymond - "Native Plants for 2012"
* 10:00am - Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens - "Community garden"
* 11:00am - USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service - Kresta Faaborg "Know What You've Got" Backyard Inventory
* 12:00n-1:00pm - Nursery Tour
* 1:00pm - Verde NRCD's Chris Jensen - "Impact of Invasive Plants"
* 2:00pm - UA Extension's Jeff Schalau - "Wildlife In Your Garden: Friend or Foe?"

We will also have rain barrels for sale. $30 each or 2 for $50.

Local artist Joan Bourque will be on hand all day to direct a children's art activity to decorate pottery for Mother's Day. Also, Cottonwood Middle School students have created trivets decorated with native plants for sale. All proceeds from the trivets will go to CMS for art education programs.

Live acoustical music: Hank Levine 9 am - noon and Pam Costello with Wendy Ferguson from noon - 2 pm.

Numerous vendors will be on hand to answer questions about sustainability and related topics, including: Master Gardeners; Garden of Eden; Verde Food Council; Sedona Recycles; and Verde Valley Farmer's Market. Refreshments and educational materials will be available from the Verde NRCD. Verde River Growers will donate a portion of all native plant sales to the Verde NRCD's Education Center.

Invasive plants impact natural areas by fueling unnatural and destructive desert fires, displacing native vegetation, degrading wildlife habitat, depleting soil nutrients, increasing allergens, and altering natural water flows. Because as much as 70 percent of the water used by every individual is used outdoors, planting native species helps conserve scarce water resources in landscaping. Residents who incorporate water-efficient plants into their landscape will help to preserve water for future generations.
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http://soils.usda.gov/survey/printed_surveys/state.asp?state=Arizona&abbr=AZ

comparative soil survey - AZ

http://www.soilsurvey.org/soilseries.asp?x=M&sort=Series&st=AZ

Bee permits, NRDC's, water managment issues

http://www.land.state.az.us/programs/natural.htm

NRCS organic producers grant funding- June 1 deadline
http://www.az.nrcs.usda.gov/

Az Water Rescources 2012 report, and Az water atlas
http://www.azwater.gov/AzDWR/default.aspx







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Radical Mycology Convergence 2012!

Hello friends, fellow mycophiles, and fungal enthusiasts!
The Mycelial Network Collective is excited to officially announce plans for the 2nd ever Radical Mycology Convergence (RMC) and we want you to come! If you haven´t heard of the RMC before, you can read about first one (in 2011) at the link at the bottom of this post. Following up on the success of last year´s RMC we have hopes to expand the event this year to include even more events and we want you to participate!

What: As with the first RMC, we envision this unique event to be a volunteer-run gathering of mycologists, fungal enthusiasts, and Earth healers coming together to share skills and information related to the benefits of the fungal kingdom in terms of remediative properties as well as human uses. This weekend-long event will culminate in a remediation project (putting theory to practice) and will also be a unique chance to build community with like-minded mycophiles (aka mushroom lovers) from around North America. We are hoping to hold this years´s RMC in October or November somewhere along the West Coast. We are currently on the search for a location. If you have ideas or leads, please read the “Help Us Find A Location” on the website and contact us!

Why: Because these skills need to get shared! We want to make information on fungi and their helaing powers accessible and tangible for as many people as possible without making it overly-heady or technical. By creating an encouraging space we hope to “bemushroom” all who attend.

Who: The Mycelial Network Collective, organizers of the RMC, would like to cordially invite anyone interested in participating in this event to come and learn, help out, or teach!

http://radicalmycology.wordpress.com/]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14228/126875 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14228/126875 Hi,
My name is Jonothan Pearson.
I have been a certified farmer in the farmers market for 8 years making my own essential oils in riverside, california,
and 4 years growing apples, pears, peaches, tomatoes, and other fruits... in cawston BC canada
The 22 acre farm I had sold. I am looking for a new situation to harvest fruits and veggies, and herbs for distillation like lavender, rosemary, sage, peppermint etc... Love horses and w
breeding animals. Also want to continue selling at farmers markets etc...
I am very creative, am photographer, artist, very athletic. A young 49.
call me at 310 5707034 or write me at jonothanshiloka@msn.com ... thanks for quick response, Jonothan ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13711/122787 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13711/122787 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13537/121469 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13537/121469
I am Chiming in from East bay area California and central valley. I have land to work with in 3 local areas totaling about 16 acres. One being a organic based CSA at 10 acres. I will post more detail, but i just wanted to say hello and thank everyone for their contributions here and on mother earth.

Aho, Tlazocamatli ometeot.

Chia]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13437/120770 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13437/120770
My thanks in advance. ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13420/120631 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13420/120631 Polish off your own teaching skills, methods and approaches.

This retreat is for those who aspire to teach the permaculture certificate course, in parts or in whole. This retreat is designed to increase your effectiveness as a teacher of permaculture. The pedagogy of permaculture has made it such an effective and life-altering experience and we would like to share that pedagogy with you. This training is designed for both the experienced and inexperienced teachers.

This retreat includes student teaching, class exercises, handouts, and critiques.
Come prepared to teach random sections of the Permaculture Design Certification Course and also your favorite section.
Also come prepared to laugh and have fun in a supportive and inspiring setting!

Instructors: Scott Pittman of Permaculture Institute, Larry Santoyo of Earthflow Design and special guest, Larry Littlebird of Hamaatsa
http://www.permaculture.org/nm/index.php/site/class-5/
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13292/119943 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13292/119943 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13236/119605 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13236/119605 Free designer consultation .

http://www.homeplanprofessional.com]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13140/118845 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13140/118845 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12270/111512 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12270/111512 Rio Salado Permaculture Guild providing permaculture education and community to the East Valley. People outside of the East Valley are more than welcome to attend events, but our events are limited to within the East Valley boundaries. We are family friendly encouraging children to attend work events, providing kids classes, and childcare at most events.

We hold a Permaculture Design Course twice a year - Spring and Fall. $650 if you make the Early Bird Discount deadline. More info at Four Directions Permaculture]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12115/109987 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12115/109987


Little Bricks is a new way to play the old game,as the common game,players control the baffle to make the ball back,and let the ball breaks all the bricks.

The Little Bricks includ two types which are simple and super.

In simple point,the players will feeling of the nature,dark night,snow,windmill and desert.everythine will make you surprise

In super point,the players will challenge the thunder storm in the night and the sand storm in the desert.

It's going to thunder!Be careful, the sand storm is coming!Be careful thunder storm and sand storm.



2011 EPGame
2012.1.3
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Seed School Workshop
Bill McDorman of Native Seed/SEARCH
Saturday, January 28 , 9am-4:00pm, 2012
Early Bird by January 20th – Early Bird Cost $85, after January 20th – $110.
Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens

People everywhere are beginning to recognize the crucial link between humanity, the crops that sustain us, and embattled seeds.
We are on the cusp of a seed saving renaissance -an not a moment too soon.*


Join Bill McDorman on Saturday, January 28th at Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens for a day-long immersion into the magic world of seeds as he teaches the Seed School Workshop .

Seed saving is fun, satisfying and life affirming. You don't need a PhD in genetics and EVERYONE, everywhere can start the seed saving adventure with little or no experience. First you'll need some inspiration. Bill McDorman, Executive Director of Native Seeds/SEARCH in Tucson will provide that. Secondly you'll need some basic information and practice.

The Seed School Workshop is an introductory workshop for anyone interested in the history of seeds and how to create a self-sufficient garden from your own seeds. This is great training class for gardeners, non-profits, policy makers and farmers. Those concerned with food security, diversity and better tasting food will revel in the opportunity to celebrate and learn about the magic of seeds. Seed School teaches the practical, information necessary to recreate the genetic foundation for a truly sustainable agriculture.

SEED SCHOOL TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: • Structure and History of the Seed Industry • The Magic of Seeds • Intro to Mendel’s Genetics • Selection and Evaluation • Pollination • Breeding • Harvesting • Germination • Wild Seed – Production, Collection, Cleaning • Seed Exchanges, Libraries, Businesses

Seed Saving is an ancient tradition with a lineage stretching back 12,000 years. But in less than a century's time, this once fundamental part of the human experience has largely disappeared. The transition from rural agrarianism to urbanization has led to increasingly fewer people growing and interacting with seeds*

Bill McDorman is executive director of Native Seed/SEARCH http://www.nativeseeds.org/ a 28 year old Southwestern seed conservation organization based in tucson AZ. He is the founder of three seed companies, including Seed Trust http://www.seedstrust.com and author of Basic Seed Saving. He has been teaching classes in wild, edible and medicinal plants and seed saving for more than 30 years.

The Seed School Workshop takes place on Saturday, January 28, 9am - 4:00pm, at the Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
Cost Early Bird by January 20th – Early Bird Cost $85, after January 20th – $110
To sign up for workshop http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/23/seed-school-workshop-january-28/
More info; (805) 967-7369 Sharon Tollefson sharon@fairviewgardens.org


The program is sponsored by Santa Barbara Permaculture Network www.sbpermaculture.org as community service
with assistance by Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens



Additional Info:

Going to Seed
Bill McDorman of Native Seed/SEARCH
Keynote Lecture for 4th Annual Seed Swap
Friday, January 27 , 7pm-9:30pm, 2012 Donation $5
Santa Barbara Downtown Public Library Faulkner Gallery
40 E Anapamu St Santa Barbara. CA 93101


4th Annual Seed Swap
Sunday Jan 29 11-3pm
Santa Barbara Downtown Public Library Faulkner Gallery
40 E Anapamu St Santa Barbara. CA 93101
www.sbpermaculture.org

* Quotes from Recent Article
Sowing Revolution Seed Libraries Offer Hope for Freedom of Food by Bill McDorman and Stephen Thomas Acres USA January 2012 www.acresusa.com

MORE QUOTES AND INFO from article

To restore our freedom over food, it is essential that every community have assess to a collectively owned treasure chest of seeds. Seed Libraries represent our best hope for reclaiming this independence. As an added benefit they boost regional biodiversity by encouraging the cultivation of new crop varieties adapted to local conditions. With global temperatures on the rise and financial markets plummeting , a robust network of community foodsheds to replace the shaky monolith of industrial agriculture has become imperative for human survival.




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We would love to find long term renters that would like to continue to manage our land with care. The renter would need to mow/weed-wack several acres of grass in the spring for fire suppression, and water the orchard weekly in the summer. There is tons of potential in this piece of land. We are asking $400 a month. ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11849/107932 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11849/107932 Precautionary Principles the Golden Rule for Future Generations
The Precautionary Principle
the Golden Rule for Future Generations
with Carolyn Raffensperger

and special guest David Eisenberg
Monday, January 16, 7pm-9:30pm, 2012
Santa Barbara City College, West Campus, Fe Bland Auditorium
$10 general/$5 SBCC Students


What does the present owe the future?

From medicine to agriculture, energy, communication, and transportation, we have technologies our grandparents could not have imagined. Some of these technologies have dark sides and unknown consequences. Who will be the guardians for future generations insuring that our present technologies don't negatively impact our descendants?

The Precautionary Principle suggests that we err on the side of caution when designing for our future. It is a tool for making better health and environmental decisions, and aims to prevent harm from the outset rather than manage it after the fact.

Although America's founding father's intended a government that would allow its citizens life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, they could not have anticipated the industrial age with its extremely toxic substances that now pollute the soil, air, and water, our country's commons.

What role does both government and the individual play in protecting these commons, our common heritage? What compelling vision can we have for ourselves and our children that allows us to be prosperous, healthy, and ecologically whole? Come learn about the Precautionary Principle and its tool kit for communities, organizations, and government.

Carolyn Raffensperger has helped define, shape, and lead the precautionary movement. She and her team at the Science and Environmental Health Network, have purposefully sown the seeds of the precautionary principle across the United States.

Carolyn Raffensperger is an environmental lawyer and the Executive Director of the Science and Environmental Health Network. She is the co-editor of Precautionary Tools for Reshaping Environmental Policy published by M.I.T. Press (2006) and Protecting Public Health and the Environment: Implementing the Precautionary Principle, published by Island Press (1999). Together, these volumes are the most comprehensive exploration to date of the history, theory, and implementation of the precautionary principle. Carolyn coined the term “ecological medicine” to encompass the broad notions that both health and healing are entwined with the natural world.

Carolyn will be joined by her friend and colleague David Eisenberg of the Development Center for Appropriate Technology (DCAT), who since 1995, has led the effort to create a sustainable context for building regulations. A panel discussion including community members from backgrounds of health, agriculture, social justice, and education will follow the talk.


The event takes place on Monday, January 16, 7pm - 9:30pm, at the Fe Bland Auditorium, Santa Barbara City College West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr, SB 93109. Admission $10 general/$5 SBCC students, no reservations required. More info; (805)965-0581,ext 2177, sbpcnet@silcom.com

Event Sponsors: Oasis Design, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network & the SBCC Center for Sustainability

SBCC Center for Sustainability
http://sustainability.sbcc.edu


More Info:

View on Facebook:
Center for Sustainability:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SBCC-Center-for-Sustainability/195585370466944?v=wall

Carolyn Raffensperger
Science and Environmental Health Network:
www.sehn.org

Articles:

Carolyn Raffensperger Interview:
The Precautionary Principle asks whether harm can be prevented
instead of assessing degrees of "acceptable " risk:
http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/technology-who-chooses/461

How Do You Love All the Children, Interview with Architect, Designer William McDonough:
http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/power-of-one/how-do-you-love-all-the-children

"If design is a signal of intent, and we look at what we've done with the first industrial revolution, we would have to ask, did we intend to do this? If we articulated the retroactive design assignment of the First Industrial Revolution, it would be something like this: "Could you design a system that pollutes the soil, air, and water; that measures productivity by how few people are working; that measures prosperity by how much natural capital you can dig up, bury, burn, or otherwise destroy; that measures progress by the number of smokestacks and requires thousands of complex regulations to keep you from killing each other too quickly; that destroys bio-diversity and cultural diversity; that produces things that are so highly toxic they require thousands of generations to maintain constant vigil while living in terror?" William McDonough, the Next Industrial Revolution


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Margie Bushman
Coordinator, SBCC Center for Sustainability
(805) 965-0581, ext 2177, sbpcnet@silcom.com
http://sustainability.sbcc.edu/ ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11814/107610 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11814/107610
Mountain Fox ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11696/106647 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11696/106647
Southwest College of Natural Medicine, Tempe, AZ – April 14-15, 2012
http://www.botanicalmedicine.org/conferences/index.htm

Traditions in Western Herbalism, Coconino, AZ – September 13-16, 2012
http://traditionsinwesternherbalism.org/intro.html
(and they are on Facebook for updates, etcetera)]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11628/106138 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11628/106138 May 18 to July 12

The internship is a very special time at Ampersand. Our site comes to life as amazing folk gather for an intensive learning and community living experience. We share in a lifestyle that is abundant with the essentials.

Our rustic living conditions include, solar electricity, running rainwater (frugal use is expected with both), hot showers, an indoor bathroom with bucket style humanure composting toilets, and wireless internet access. We cook primarily with solar ovens and live off rainwater that we harvest throughout the year. We build with earth and salvaged materials. Living with Ampersand's sustainable systems is an education in itself.

We also teach workshops that the public is invited to. The internship includes several fun and educational field trips. Three days each week are dedicated to rest, play, and independent projects.

The 2012 Internship work projects:
Sustainable Food Systems: We will experiment with recipes for drying, fermenting, solar cooking, rocket stove cooking, focusing on local foods.
Natural Building: We will use salvaged pallets and earth building techniques to build a recycling shed, which utilizes a design for practical storage and accessibility, and integrates rain catchment.
Organic Gardening: Here at Ampersand we have a small rain catchment fed vegetable garden, a small greenhouse, and several perennial vegetable patches which integrate water harvesting earthworks. We will maintain and learn from the systems at Ampersand as well as other farms and permaculture sites.

Classes:

Passive Solar Design and Solar Cooking

Native Plant Walk

High Desert Gardening

Rain Harvesting and Greywater systems

We see sustainability as an approach to life, which includes our relationships with everything- our resources, our waste, our interactions with the earth and fellow humans. We take our work seriously and get great satisfaction from it. We also integrate a patient attitude that values an inquisitive, fun and peaceful work/live environment. This community comes together to support each other in our paths towards living harmoniously with the earth in a way that values our individual passions and visions.

We are a 30 minute drive to Santa Fe, and a 40 minute walk to the eccentric village of Madrid. It has a coffee shop, tavern and many galleries. Housing for interns includes tent camping, the yurt, and a strawbale cottage. We are accepting 5 interns for 2012.
Programming 4 days per week:

Day 1: Class or hands-on instruction

Day 2: Projects

Day 3: Projects

Day 4: Field trip or independent projects

Includes weekly talking circles, scheduled time for guided independent projects for each student, morning coordination meetings, weekly planning meetings, and assigned readings for discussion.


Internship Cost is $475 per month. This covers meals, classes, field trips, and a guided personalized experiential education in sustainable living and skill building.

For more info and how to apply, go to
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The organizing team has found a great venue in Orange County that is very similar to the one that we used in Malibu for this year, where the venue offers an already in place full infrastructure to support overnight accommodations (camping and bunk rooms), large auditorium group presentations, and a large kitchen food service infrastructure. There are 2 somewhat major differences. One being that we would have to change the time of year from the last weekend of April to the middle of August. And on the major plus side would be that they are super excited about the possibilities of having Permaculture design implemented into their facility. Which would allow us to have many possibilities for hands on workshops during the event and to do things on the land that would remain there as part of the venue.

How does everyone feel about converging on August 17-19 ??

If you know of any date conflicts with any other large permaculture happenings or other related events in SoCal, please let us know as we are about to lock in this date and move forward.

Thank you



--
Rashid "Ra" Gilanpour
213.973.2012

Southern California Permaculture Convergence

socalconvergence.org
twitter.com/SoCalConverge
facebook.com/SoCalConvergences
facebook.com/groups/pcconvergence



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California, Arizona & New Mexico Tour organizer: Santa Barbara Permaculture Network www.sbpermaculture.org
Book Tour sponsor: Permaculture Credit Union www.pcuonline.org

To find more about Pat Foreman author of City Chicks Good Earth Publications
www.goodearthpublications.com/

Sustainable World Radio interview http://www.sustainableworldradio.com/Other_Podcasts.php

November 14, Ventura, CA, Monday, 7-9pm, evening book talk, Zanzilla, 2750 E. Main Street, Ventura CA 93003 - $5 donation suggested donation.. children under 12 free
Contact : Rachel office 805-648-1267 cell 805-258-9369 Rachel Morris rachel@vccool.org
Sponsored by VCCOOL www.vccool.org

November 15, Goleta, CA, 11:30am-1pm, Fairview Gardens Program for Wild Roots School http://www.wildroots.blogspot.com/
Contact: Erin Boehme erinlavieboehme@gmail.com
Fairview Gardens 598 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117


November 15, Santa Barbara, CA, Tuesday, 7-9pm, Faulkner Gallery, 41 E Anapamu St, SB. CA 93101, $10/$5 Students
Contact: Margie margie@sbpermaculture.org 805-962-2571
Sponsored by: Permaculture Credit Union, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, SB Chapter Weston Price Foundation, SB Chapter Slow Money, SBCC Students for Sustainability Coalition, SBCC Center for Sustainability

November 16, Meiners Oaks, CA (near Ojai), Wednesday, 6:30pm, Farmer and the Cook, 339 West El Roblar Drive Ojai, CA 93023
Contact: Margie margie@sbpermaculture.org 805-962-2571
Sponsored by: Santa Barbara Permaculture Network and the Farmer and the Cook


November 17, Fillmore, CA, Thursday, 6pm potluck 7pm book talk,

1054 Meadow Lark Drive Filmore, Ca. 93016

Contact: Gerald Fitzgerald. Gerald geraldmf09@gmail.com 805-625-4365



November 19, San Diego, CA, Saturday, 1pm- 3pm Book Talk $20 general/$15 friends of the Farm - 2550 Sunset Avenue, San Diego 92154
Farm tour 3:30pm & 4:30pm Farm-made, organic sourdough wood-fired pizza and potluck
Contact: Mel Lions mel@sandiegoroots.org 619.298.1309.
Sponsored by: Wild Willow Farm http://sandiegoroots.org/events.html

November 20, CANCELLED RAINSilverlake, CA Sunday Workshop 10am Edendale Farms 2131 Moreno Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Silver Lake)
Contact: Dave Kahn info@sustainablehabitats.org (323) 454-EGGS (3447)
Sponsored by: Edendale Farms http://www.edendalefarm.com/



November 22, Los Angeles, CA, 7:30pm book talk, LA Eco Village, 117 Bimini Place LA CA 90004, $5 to $15 sliding scale
Contact: Lois Arkin Reservations required: 213/738-1254 or crsp@igc.org
Sponsored by: Los Angeles Eco-Village http://www.laecovillage.org/



November 26, Santa Barbara, CA Saturday, 9am – 1pm, Tabling, Ask the Chicken Expert at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market, http://www.sbfarmersmarket.org

November 27, Ojai, CA, Sunday, 9am-1pm, Tabling, Ask the Chicken Expert at the Ojai Farmers Market,
Contact: Carla Rosin
Sponsored by: the Ojai Farmers Market http://www.ojaicertifiedfarmersmarket.com/


November 28, Ben Lamond CA, (near Santa Cruz) Monday, 3-5pm, Mountain Feed Bin, Talk & book-signing, 9550 Hwy 9. CA 95005.
Contact: Jorah (831) 336-8876
Sponsored by: Mountain Feed Bin, Slow Food Santa Cruz


November 28, Santa Cruz, CA, CANCELLED/Monday, Green Grange Hall, 7pm -9pm, booksigning & talk, 1900 17th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Contact: Dave Shaw shawstfari@gmail.com, (831) 476-6424
Sponsored by: The Officers of the Green Grange Hall (Live Oak Grange) http://greengrange.org/ , SLOW Food Santa Cruz


November 29, Campbell, CA (near San Jose), Tuesday 5:30pm, French Culinary Institute, 700 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Contact: Rany Prambs yummycooking@hotmail.com
Slow Food - Santa Cruz http://slowfoodsantacruz.com/ - French Culinary Institute http://www.frenchculinary.com/courses/ca


November 30, Petaluma, Wednesday, 3-5pm, Petaluma Seed Bank booksigning & talk,199 Petaluma Blvd. North Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact: Paul Wallace (415) 518-0333
Sponsored by: The Petaluma Seed Bank http://rareseeds.com/petaluma-seed-bank


December 1, Berkeley, CA, Thursday, 7-9pm, Ecology Center, booksigning & talk, 530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley CA 94702
Contact: Allison Moreno (510) 548-3402
Sponsored by: the Ecology Center Berkley http://www.ecologycenter.org/


December 2, Chico CA TBA
Contact: Stephanie Williams <srwilliams@holymonkey.com> 530-354-1646
Sponsored by GRUB CSA http://grubchico.org/


December 3, Muir Beach,CA, Saturday, 2:30pm, Slide Ranch, booksigning & talk, 2025 Shoreline Hwy, CA 94965
Contact: Charles Higgins (415) 381-6155
Sponsored by: Slide Ranch http://www.slideranch.org/


December 4, Albany,CA, Sunday, 2-4pm, Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, Chicken Whispering talk, 1247 Marin Avenue Albany CA 94706
Contact: Catherine Sutton Catherine suttoncatherine@sonic.net
Sponsored by: Transition Albany http://transitionalbany.org/


December 5, Fresno, CA, TBA
Contact: Tom Willey mrwilley@tdwilleyfarms.com


December 6, San Luis Obispo, CA,Tuesday, 6pm, Ludwig Center, book-signing & talk, 864 Santa Rosa Street SLO CA 93401
Contact: Teresa Lees treelees@charter.net
Sponsored by: SLO Permaculture


December 7, Los Angeles,CA, Wednesday, 7:15pm, talk Costa Acupuncture 10200 Venice blvd #109b, Los Angeles, CA 90232
Contact: Shirley Schecker sscheker@gmail.com
Sponsored by: Santa Monica Weston Price Foundation Whole Food Nutrition Meetup
http://www.meetup.com/Los-Angeles-Whole-Food-Nutrition-Meetup-Group/events/40339842/


December 8, Thursday, TBA


December 9, Friday, TBA


December10, Goleta, CA, Saturday, 10am-1pm,Workshop Gardening with­ and for ­Chickens $40 /early Bird discount $30 paid by Nov 30
Fairview Gardens To sign up go to www.fairviewgardens.org or contact Sharon@FairviewGardens.org (805) 967-7369
Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens 598 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117


December 10, Westchester,CA, Saturday, 7pm, Holy Nativity Church, 6700 W. 83rd, Winchester, CA, booksigning & talk
Contact: Michelle Weiner, 310-780-1051
Sponsored by : Transition Culver City, CA http://transitionculvercity.org/


December 11, Sunday, travel day


December 12, Monday, Tucson TBA


December 13, Tuscon,AZ Tuesday to be announced
Contact: Rhiwena 520-396-3266 Rhiwena Slack rslack@watershedmg.org
Sponsored by: the Watershed Coop, www.watershedmg.org


December14, Gilbert AZ(near Phoenix) Wednesday, 3pm 23517 South 182nd Street Gilbert, AZ 85298
Contact: Jeff.. info@chickenscratchranch.com (480) 516-6317
Sponsored by: Chicken Scratch Ranch www.chickenscratchranch.com


December 16, Friday, open


December 17, Santa Fe, NM Saturday, 9a-1pm, Santa Fe Farmers Market, booksigning & talk
Contacts: Dorothy and Mary 505-988-4226
Sponsored by: Collected Works Book Store, www.cwbookstore.com


December 18, Los Alamos, NM Sunday, 2pm, details to be announced.
Contact: Katie Watson 505-662-0460 Katie Watson programs@pajaritoeec.org
Sponsored by: Pajarito Ecological Center, www.pajaritoeec.org


December 19, Tuscon, AZ, Monday, 5:30-7:30pm, Native Seed Retail Store, 3061 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson AZ 85716.
Contact: Belle Star belle@nativeseeds.org
Sponsored by: Native Seed, www.nativeseed.org


December 20, Silver City NM ,Tuesday,TBA
Allyson info grip@gilaresources.info


December 21 & 22 Kingston NM , Wednesday & Thursday , Black Range Lodge
Catherine Wanek cat@blackrangelodge.com http://www.blackrangelodge.com/]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11366/103879 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11366/103879
I am looking to get a rough idea of areas in the US (or elsewhere) which would have similar climates to Valencia in Spain. From the web i seam to be getting all of the western sea board of the states from Portland down to California. Don't really know the climate zones in the US but this seams very broad. Could people who know the area narrow it down a bit or else confirm that I am looking in the right area?

Hoping to use this to tap into some resources and experience working in this climate zone.

Valencia is classed as having a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification sa. But influenced by Semi-arid climate BSh.

From wikipedia page on Valencia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valencia,_Spain
Its average annual temperature is 17.8 °C (64.0 °F): 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) during the day and 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) at night. In the coldest month - January - the temperature typically ranges from 10 to 18 °C (50 to 64 °F) during the day, and 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) at night, with the average sea temperature being between 13–14 °C (55–57 °F). In the warmest month - August - the temperature during the day typically ranges from 28–34 °C (82–93 °F), above 23 °C (73 °F) at night, the average sea temperature is 26 °C (79 °F). Sunshine hours are up to 2,660 per year, from 150 (average 4.8 hours of sunshine / day) in December to 314 (average 10 hours of sunshine / day) in July. Average relative humidity is 60% in April to 68% in August.[22] Average number of days above 21 °C (70 °F) is 200, average number of days above 32 °C (90 °F) is 11 (1 in June, 4 in July, 4 in August and 2 in September).[23] Generally, summer temperatures similar to those experienced in northern Europe last about 8 months (from April to November). Two months (December and March) are transitional, with temperatures above 20 °C (68 °F) sometimes occurring.

thank you
ronan
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10873/99093 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10873/99093 Thanks everyone !
Donna :0)]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10742/98070 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10742/98070
Glad to let you know that True Nature Farm is now offering a 6-month immersion program in Sustainable Living, Permaculture Design, Wilderness self-reliance & Community living! Yes, we're excited about this program SO MUCH!

see details below or go to:
http://www.truenaturefarm.org/sustainable-living-apprenticeship2.html

Sustainable Living Apprenticeship       
6-month hands-on immersion program
April 1 - September 30, 2012

Join us on for an entire season of learning hands-on sustainable living skills!
True Nature Farm’s Apprenticeship is a unique program designed to create a hands-on wholistic experience of sustainable living, weaving together primitive, traditional and modern skills.

Participants spend 6 months camping on the land, living close to the elements, immersed in the natural world and working closely with it. 


Some of the Topics covered in the Apprenticeship:

☼  Permaculture - From Design to Practice:
Learn the theory, ethics & principals of Permaculture and then apply them on a farm-wide scale. We will be learning and implementing the various concepts of Permaculture, including Personal Sustainability, Natural Building, Farming, and Land Stewardship.
*The Apprenticeship includes a 14-day Permaculture Design Certification Course. ( http://www.truenaturefarm.org/permaculture-design-certification.html )

☼  Natural Farming & Organic Gardening: Sustainable food production systems -
design, construction, tending & harvesting (Food Forest, Kitchen Garden, Grain Fields, Animal Husbandry, Rainwater Harvesting, Composting systems and more).
Be a part of the entire process - from seed-planting to seed-saving.

☼ Traditional Living skills: Primitive Technology, Wilderness Survival, Homesteading, and other Simple-Living skills.
While we live in a modern world, there is much we can learn from the past thousands of years of human experience. By using viable practices, appropriate technologies and simple, natural solutions that have proved to be sustainable for millennia, we can bring about the balance between the old and new, the traditional and modern.

☼  Natural Building: Design, Techniques, & Hands-On Practice.
Participants will be learning the basics of working with
wood, cob, straw-clay and other natural materials, taking on natural building projects and seeing them through from design to completion.

☼  Personal Sustainability:
Be the change you want to see in the world!
Conscious Community Living, Group Council, Nature Awareness, Dream-Tracking, and more…


Location:
Our farm is located near Boulder, Utah, surrounded by nearly four-million
acres of pristine wilderness (and a few other farms). This little town
(population 200) is the home of ranchers, farmers, artists, and nature
enthusiasts who were drawn to this remote area by the beauty and serenity of
the pristine wilderness.
We are surrounded by breath-taking and diverse landscapes. From
the green lush forests of Boulder Mountain to the Slickrock slot canyons of the
arid desert, it is all within a walking (or horseback riding) distance.
We are close to some of the most beautiful National Parks in the world,
including  Bryce  Canyon  National  Park,  Zion  National  Park and    Capitol  Reef National Park.
Our home playground is Dixie National  Forest and    Grand  Staircase  -  Escalante National  Monument.
The farm is off the grid (solar powered), and currently has a straw-bale home,
a yurt, barn, a few wall tents and corrals. It is located on 100 acres of
pastures, oak grove and pinion-juniper forest, with 2 running stream (one of
them year-round) and bordering the Dixie national forest. The nearest town,Boulder, is about 15 minutes away and has coffee shops / restaurants, live
music venues and a lively community.

TO FIND OUT MORE GO TO:
http://www.truenaturefarm.org/apprentice.html ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10529/96029 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10529/96029 We are happy to announce that we will be hosting a Permaculture Design Course next year here in Southern Utah!

We are now offering an affordable EARLY BIRD RATE of $695!

Our 14-Day intensive hands-on course will be taught by Warren Brush.

WHAT IS A PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE?
Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) is a world-wide recognized course, training you to become a competent Permaculture designer of sustainable living environments & bountiful food systems.

True Nature Farm's 14-day hands-on intensive Permaculture Design Certification covers over 90 hours of practical experience and theoretical knowledge in natural farming, sustainable technologies, natural building and fostering a healthy community.

You will learn to design and apply natural principles to create stable and resilient systems that provide food, water, shelter and energy needs while regenerating ecology, community and economy.


WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?
Permaculture is a conscious integrated design system based on ecology and sustainability principles, used to create resource efficient and productive human environments, and reduce our footprint on the earth.

Permaculture provides a framework for consciously designed landscapes that mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature that provide diversity, stability, and resilience. These systems yield an abundance of shelter, water, energy, and food for the provision of local needs.

Permaculture uses both modern and traditional technologies & pragmatic solutions to meet today's challenges with a positive outlook, focusing on the solution rather than on the problem.


COURSE TOPICS:
~ Small-Scale Food Production - Garden, Grains, Animals
~ Composting & Natural Fertilizers
~ Rain-Water Harvesting
~ Natural Building & Passive Solar Heating
~ Earthworks - Dams, Swales & Gabions
~ Integrated Pest Management
~ Appropriate Technologies
~ Keyline Design - Farming on Contour
~ Beekeeping
~ Saving the Harvest & Seed Saving
~ Greywater Systems
~ Compost Toilet Systems
~ Watershed Restoration
~ Nature Awareness
~ Natural, Wholesome Nutrition
~ Tree Planting
~ Community Building
~ Bio-Engineering
~ Pastured Poultry
~ Bread Baking in a Home-Made Cob Oven
~ Alternative Economics
~AND MORE!






COST:
We offer a sliding scale tuition:
$695 to $1,195 if paid by December 1, 2011
$795 to $1,195 if paid by March 1, 2012
$895 to $1,195 thereafter
Cost includes instruction, organic vegetarian meals, and camping.

WHY IS OUR TUITION SO LOW?
As non-profit organization, we believe that our Permaculture Design Course should be offered at a cost that is affordable to as many people as possible, while maintaining the highest standards of quality instruction, healthy organic meals, and a natural setting.
We offer the course on a sliding scale basis to allow you to choose how much you are able / interested in paying for the course, so it is entirely up to you to decide how much within the range you will pay in exchange for the knowledge and experience we offer.


TO FIND OUT MORE OR TO REGISTER, GO TO
http://www.truenaturefarm.org/permaculture-design-certification-course.html
OR EMAIL Eden@TrueNatureFarm.org]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10390/94853 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10390/94853   I moved to Phoenix about 7 years ago and was sucked into the xeroscape gardening and now I would like to transform this into a food forest .  I live on a very small lot and have tons of landscape rock that I put in myself because that was what I thought was the right thing to do.  It was suggested to experiment and remove the rock in some places and sheet mulch  and then sheet mulch directly over the rock in other areas. .  In the rocky areas I would just remove a small area to plant trees but leave the remaining rock surrounding it . I am trying to see if avoiding the removal of the rock and planting over it would work.   I was curious if anyone has tried this before and which was was more successful ? ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10334/94481 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10334/94481

Edible Forest Gardens with Dave Jacke
Evening Talk

A Fundraiser for Mesa Harmony Garden
Monday, Oct 10, 7:30-9 pm 2011
Santa Barbara City College, West Campus, Fe Bland Auditorium
$15 garden supporter/$10general/$5 Students

~
        J oin the SBCC Center for Sustainability as it hosts a Fundraiser for Mesa Harmony Garden on Monday, October 10, 7:30- 9pm, with special guest Dave Jacke, author of "Edible Forest Gardens".

Healthy forests maintain, fertilize, and renew themselves, naturally.  Wouldn’t you like to grow an abundant food-producing ecosystem like this in your back yard? You can!

Edible forest gardens mimic the structure and function of natural forests through all their stages of development and grow food, fuel, fiber, fodder, fertilizers, and fun.  They can meet our own needs and regenerate healthy ecosystems at the same time.

Dave Jacke's talk introduces the vision of forest gardening, including scientific background, a few living examples, and a sampling of perennial edibles you can use in your own garden.  Jacke will also touch on ecological principles that lie at the core of forest garden design, and apply equally well to how we might design human social systems.

        Dave Jacke is the primary author of the award winning two-volume book Edible Forest Gardens.  He has studied ecology and design since the 1970s, and has run his own design firm Dynamics Ecological Design, since 1984. An engaging and passionate teacher of ecological design and permaculture, Dave has designed, built, and planted landscapes, homes, farms, and communities in many parts of the United States, as well as overseas.  He is a co-founder of Land Trust at Gap Mountain in Jaffrey, NH, and holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Simon’s Rock College and a M.A. in Landscape Design from the Conway School of Landscape Design. -

        Mesa Harmony Garden is a food forest in the making, started by a group of students in the Projects in Sustainability class at Santa Barbara City College, who wanted to see a community garden on the Mesa.  Located and supported enthusiastically by Holy Cross Catholic Church who leased the land to the group, the project engages members of the business community, church parishioners, student volunteers and neighbors.  In addition to teaching sustainable living, it has an intent to ultimately provide food for the needy with the Santa Barbara Food Bank's Backyard Bounty program.  Along with many other food producing plants, over 100 trees have been planted so far, 300 are planned, with the local permaculture community providing knowledge and food forest expertise.

Mesa Harmony Garden celebrates its one year anniversary, October, 2011.

    Honored at the evening program will be those whose efforts have made Mesa Harmony Garden a reality:
    Jan Cross, who with other SBCC Projects in Sustainability class members conceptualized and initiated the food forest garden project
    Adam Green, Director of the Center for Sustainability and instructor for the Projects in Sustainability class
    Father Ludio DeClippel, Pastor, Holy Cross Church
    Randy Saakes Holy Cross Deacon and Treasurer, Mesa Harmony Garden
    Josh Kane, Mesa business community member, President, Mesa Harmony Garden
    Hugh Kelly Vice President, Mesa Harmony Garden
    Larry Saltzman, food forest expert & advisor, implemented permaculture design for the garden
    Doug Hagensen, program manager for the Santa Barbara County Backyard Bounty

Program Members of the Mesa Harmony Garden will be available to answer questions about their evolving food forest in the courtyard before the talk begins.

    The event takes place on Monday, October 10, 7:30 - 9pm, at the SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr, SB 93109.  Admission $15 garden supporter/$10 general/$5 students, no reservations required.  The event is sponsored by the SBCC Center for Sustainability.

    SBCC Center for Sustainability
      http://sustainability.sbcc.edu, sbpcnet@silcom.com, (805) 965-0581, ext 2177



    More Info:
    Mesa Harmony Garden
    www.mesaharmonygarden.org

    Dave Jacke/Edible Forest Gardens
    http://www.edibleforestgardens.com/

    Workshop at the LA Arboretum
    Gardening Like the Forest: Steps To Ecological Gardening
    October 8th & 9th, 2011
    Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden
    http://www.arboretum.org/index.php/news/
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Harvest the Rain, Book-signing & Talk with Nate Downey
Evening Talk, Thursday, Oct 20, 7-9:30pm 2011
Santa Barbara Central Library, Faulkner Gallery, Donation $5

"Every drop of rain is an opportunity, every storm a resource"  Nate Downey
~
If we want thriving landscapes, abundant food, strong communities, and sustainable economies, we can start by treasuring the rain.

Join Nate Downey, author of the newly published book Harvest the Rain on October 20, 7-9:30pm for a talk and book-signing event at the Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, as he shares thoughts and strategies for taking advantage of rain, a precious resource that falls free from the sky.

For millennia, people relied on rainwater harvesting to supply water for households, landscape, livestock, and agricultural uses. Today, our planet's water shortage is a reality for people worldwide, but actually enough precipitation falls annually to provide ample water for everybody.  We simply have to collect, store, distribute, and reuse just a small percentage of that which falls from the sky.

Fortunately this way of saving the world comes with perks such as increasing your property's value, lowering your utility bills, or simply creating a comfortable oasis outside your door.

Nate Downey shows you the way with his practical book that anyone can use to begin implementing rainwater harvesting designs today.
Harvest the Rain is low tech, designed for everyone, everywhere, even for those with limited time and money.  In addition to cisterns, gray water, and earthworks, the book shares important ways to help protect your local watershed.

Nate Downey has been a successful permaculture landscape designer and installer for eighteen years with his company Santa Fe Permaculture; a columnist for the last twelve years for the Santa Fe New Mexican Real Estate Guide, and a past President of the Permaculture Credit Union.  He published Roof Reliant Landscaping in 2008.

The event takes place on Thursday, October 20, 7- 9:30pm, at the Santa Barbara Central Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St, in downtown Santa Barbara.  Donation $5, no reservations required.  The event is sponsored by the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network & the Permaculture Credit Union.

More info, www.sbpermaculture.org, margie@sbpermaculture.org, (805) 962-2571

***Nate Downey Booktour: Sept 27-Oct 30 Portland Oregon to San Diego . Official tour sponsor, Permaculture Credit Union www.pcuonline.org


Additional Resources:

    * Website Harvest the Rain Book  http://harvesttherain.com
    * Roof Reliant Landscaping ebook New Mexico Office of Engineer  http://www.ose.state.nm.us/wucp_RoofReliantLandscaping.html
    * Santa Fe Permaculture www.santafepermaculture.com
    * American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association Annual meeting Sept 27-29 Portland Oregon  http://www.arcsa.org
    * Nate Downey on You Tube:
    * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WW9-6CDwD8


Tour Dates


September 28th, Portland, OR  Wednesday 6:30pm, 5441 Southeast Belmont Street,  Tabor Space

Registration:  meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup

Contact : 503-238-3904  lauren@taborspace.org

Sponsored by: barretecological.com & meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup



Oct. 1st  Portland OR  , Saturday, private daytime event,

Contact: Mighk Simpson    planet repair@riseup.net

Sponsored by:



Ocr. 2nd, Eugene OR Sunday, 6pm,  1641 West Broadway,

Contact: Robert Bolman  541-344-7196  robert.bolman@comcast.net

Sponsored by: www.maitreyaecovillage.com



Oct. 3rd, Ashland  OR Monday, TBA



October 5th,  Arcata CA Wednesday,  event at CCAT TBA

Contact: Eric  ccathsu@gmail.com





Oct. 6th, Willits CA Thursday 6pm, “How to “ talk, at the Grange

Contact:  Peter Norris,  707-456-9968,  peternorris@gmail.com



Oct. 7th, Lakeport CA  Friday, 3-5pm, Watershed Books, 305 North Main Street,

Contact: Cheri Holden, 707-263-5787

Sponsored by: Watershed Books,  www.watershedbookco.com



Oct. 8th, Lucerne CA Saturday, daytime, October Fest, Lucerne Harbor Park, 6225 East hwy 20,

Contact: James Wilke 707-274-2782

Sponsored by: Lake County FLOW group



Oct. 8th, Hopland CA, Saturday,  6-8p, Solar Living Center,

Contact:  Vaughn and Karen 707-472-2450,  workshop.intern@solarliving.org

Sponsored by:  www.solarliving.org


Oct.9th,Oakland CA Sunday, day event,  Merritt College,  12500 Campus Drive,

Contact: Christopher Shein  and Ken Litchfield  wildheartgarden@yahoo.com

Sponsored by: Christopher Shein



Oct.10th,  Windsor CA Monday, TBA

Contact: Erin and Traethen Daily Acts erin@dailyacts.org  & Brock brock@oaec.org

Sponsored by: www.dailyacts.org and www.oaec.org

Oct. 11th to be announced


Oct. 12th, Santa Cruz CA, Wednesday, evening event, Santa Cruz, Ca. TBA

Concact:  Ken Foster,  831-359-5717  ken@terranovalandscaping.com

Sponsored by: www.terranovalandscaping.com



Oct. 13th, Berkeley CA, Thursday, 7-9p book talk, Builders Book Source, 1817 Fourth Street,

Contact: George  510-845-6874, georgek@buildersbooksource.com

Sponsored by:  www.buildersbooksource.com



Oct 14th, San Francisco CA, Friday,  panel discussion, SLOW Money National  Gathering Ft. Mason, The Festival Pavilion, www.slowmoney.org



Oct. 14th,  Berkley CA,  Friday, 7-9p, “How to “talk, The Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo, Berkley, Ca. (near Dwight Way)

Contact: Alison Moreno  510 548-3402  alison@ecologycenter.org

Sponsored by: www.ecologycenter.org


Oct. 15th, Saturday, open


Oct. 16th, Sunday, open



Oct. 17th, Big Sur CA, Monday, 8-10p, Esalen, 55000 Highway 1,.

Contact: Kat Steele  katsteele@esalen.org

Sponsored by: www.esalen.org



Oct. 18th , San Luis Obispo ,Tuesday. evening TBA

Contact: Ken Haggard  SLOsg@slonet.org and  Mikel Robertson gouldmund@hotmail.com

Sponsored by: www.slosustainability.com



Oct.19th, 11am-12pm,  book talk,S BCC Farmers’ Market, SBCC, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, Ca.



Oct.19th, Ojai Wednesday ,7-8:30pm,  book talk, Chapparel Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. ,

Donation: suggested $2

Contact:  Deborah 805-669-8445, 649-8631, cell 805-331-4348

coordinator@ojaivalleygreencoalition.org

Sponsored by: www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org



Oct. 20th, Meiners Oak ,Thursday 9:30-11a,  coffee talk, Farmer and the Cook  339 W. El Roblar,  805-646-0960

Contact:  Carla 805-816-8188,  crosart05@yahoo.com

Sponsor: www.farmerandcook.com



Oct. 20th, Santa Barbra CA, Thursday, 7-9:30, book talk, Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu,  $5

Contact:  Margie Bushman  margie@sbpermaculture.org 805-962-2571

Sponsored by:www.sbpermaculture.org



Oct.21st, Ventura CA Friday,  evening book talk, Ventura Library, Ventura, Ca.  TBA

Contact: Antonio  Antonio@nopalitonursery.com

Sponsored by: www.nopalitonursery.com



Oct. 22nd, Santa Barbara CA, Saturday, 12-1p, “Every Storm is a Resource” lecture, Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens, 1212 Mission Canyon Road,

Fee: $5/reservations required

Contact: Judy Sanregret 805-682-4726, jsanregret@sbbg.org

Sponsored by: www.sbbg.org



Oct. 22nd,Saturday, evening event, Los Olivos Grange, Los Olivos, Ca.  TBA



Oct. 24th, San Diego CA, Monday  TBA



Oct. 25th, Tuesday, North Hills CA, Tuesday,  7-10pm, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave

Contact:  Carol N. Hart  818-831-5694 or © 818-81-9387  goldenhart76@verizon.net

Sponsored by: www.transitionsfv.org and www.valleyonion.org





Oct. 26th, Winchester CA, Wednesday.evening book talk, Westchester Permaculture Guild.. TBA

Contacts: John Tikotsky 310-820-3787



Oct. 28th  Los Angeles.Ca Friday  Café Club Fais Do-Do, 5257 West Adams Blvd,  www.faisdodo.com/ 323-931-4636

Contacts:  Larry Santoyo  santoyo@earthflow.com,  Camille Cimino  camillecimino@gmail.com  213-924-5238

Sponsored by:  www.earthflow.com



Oct. 29th, Long Beach CA  Saturday, 2pm 101 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, Ca

Contacts: Ty Teissere 562-314-7509  ty.teissere@gmail.com

Sponsored by:  Long Beach Permaculture Guild and the City's Office of Sustainability

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We are building our farm from scratch and offering weekend immersion classes as we build each piece of infrastructure.  There are amazing teachers and resources in the community, and they are eager to share their knowledge.

Our first workshop is coming right up on July 4th weekend:
Greywater and Compost Toilet class

Friday, July 1- Sunday, July 3 

Are you looking to reduce your impact, change your water usage, or enhance your country property?  This exciting and dynamic class covers a range of topics and immerses us in building, soil science, grey water and solar design,.  You will learn how to design and build an outdoor compost toilet, a solar shower and sink and how to live more gently with the earth.
Class Tuition:  $350**

We are open to work-trade and local resident discounts.

Please note, we are also seeking permanent, paid staff positions on the farm.  Please contact us for more information:  510-764-4387

And here's our website:  http://wildstarfarmschool.org

Thanks, and we'll see you at the farm!]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8937/81055 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8937/81055 BONUS: Students who attend the Los Angeles Arboretum Design Course with SayPermaculture! take this class FREE!

Public Talk-
Gardening Like the Forest: Home-Scale Ecological Food Production
Friday, Oct. 7th, 7-9 pm
$20 members / $25 non-members
BONUS: Fall 2011 Arboretum Permaculture Design Course Students take this course FREE!
Healthy forests maintain, fertilize, and renew themselves, naturally. Wouldn’t you like to grow an abundant food-producing ecosystem like this in your back yard? You can! Edible forest gardens mimic the structure and function of natural forests through all their stages of development while growing food, fuel, fiber, fodder, fertilizers, farmaceuticals, and fun. We can meet our own needs and regenerate healthy ecosystems at the same time!

This talk introduces the vision of forest gardening, some scientific background, a few living examples, and a sampling of perennial edibles you can use in your own garden.  We’ll also touch on ecological principles that lie at the core of forest garden design, and apply equally well to how we might design human social systems.



Workshop-
Gardening Like the Forest: Steps To Ecological Gardening
Saturday, October 8th, 8:30-5:00
Sunday, October 9th, 8:30-3:30
$195 includes Public Talk (10/7)
BONUS: Fall 2011 Arboretum Permaculture Design Course Students take this course FREE!
Ecosystem agriculture attempts to mimic the structure and function of natural communities in food-producing ecologies. This workshop explores the vision, theory, design, and practice of ecosystem agriculture. Lectures, field observations, and experiential classes will reveal the nature of ecosystem architecture, social structure, underground economics, and succession. Participants will draw conclusions from these experiences, developing practical design principles, practices, patterns, and processes for garden design and management.  You will leave this workshop with an increased ability to design your own backyard food-producing ecosystems.  The cost of the weekend workshop includes the Friday night lecture, which will lay critical groundwork for these two days.


Dave Jacke, primary author of the award winning two-volume book Edible Forest Gardens, has studied ecology and design since the 1970s, and has run his own design firm—Dynamics Ecological Design—since 1984. An engaging and passionate teacher of ecological design and permaculture, Dave has designed, built, and planted landscapes, homes, farms, and communities in the many parts of the United States, as well as overseas. A co-founder of Land Trust at Gap Mountain in Jaffrey, NH, he homesteaded there for a number of years. Dave holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Simon's Rock College and a M.A. in Landscape Design from the Conway School of Landscape Design.

Location:
The Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 N Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007

To Register: 626-821-4623 / Jill.Berry@Arboretum.org
Full Details: http://saypermaculture.com/2011-fall-garden-like-the-forest-with-dave-jacke/]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8884/80724 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8884/80724 10am-12noon
Caitlin Bergman, Instructor
$25 Arboretum members/$28 non-members

Join our exciting, interactive lecture and hands-on demonstrations as we learn how to create a food forest in our own backyard.  Have you ever wondered why growing your ownvegetables can be so difficult?  Learn to work like nature, not against it.  Discover a quickly growing revolution in sustainable gardening where overlooked materials become free resources, yields increase, work is minimized, and the mutual support between people and the local environment is restored.  This seminar will give participants an understanding of the key concepts involved in Permaculture and you’ll get to bring home seedballs too!  Dress comfortably.

Class will be held at:
The Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 N Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007

TO REGISTER:  (626) 821-4623 / Jill.Berry@Arboretum.org

For more information please visit:
http://saypermaculture.com/events/]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8880/80720 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8880/80720 4-7pm
$60 members / $65 non-members
Caitlin Bergman, Instructor

Seating Limited; Pre-Registration Required
TO REGISTER:  626.821.4623 / jill.berry@arboretum.org

Join us for a fun and relaxing summer evening making homemade, premier-quality body care products. For a sliver of the cost of normal shelf products, we will be creating blends utilizing simple, organic, safe ingredients suited to your own personal skin care needs. You’ll get to take home the products you make, along with the knowledge to keep on making more!

You will receive a brief background on creating herbal preparations as well as special backyard herbs suitable for use on your beautiful, glowing body. Most of class is hands-on on crafting products with like-minded participants.Did you know that everything that comes into contact with our skin, such as moisturizers, perfumes, and haircare products gets absorbed into our bodies? Learn to make your own healthy, rejuvenating skin care kit complete with: body balm, masque, scrub, hydrosol, and more!Please come prepared to make and sample our creations.

Class will be held at:
The Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 N Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007

For more information and to see a flyer please visit:
http://saypermaculture.com/events/]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8879/80719 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8879/80719 SweetSoil & The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens Present:
Discovering the Soil Foodweb
with Dr. Elaine Ingham, PhD

October 22-26, 2011
Los Angeles, CA

Held at:
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd.
San Marino, CA 91008

Whether you're growing in planters or backyards, Discovering the Soil Foodweb will unlock the yield barrier, allowing your gardens to thrive beautifully, while eliminating disease and pests.  If you are looking to save money for yourself and clients, or want to make the move towards sustainability, this workshop is for you.

Give your plants biology to increase green growth, flowers, and veggies, while increasing moisture retention in the soil from 30-50% and save hundreds of dollars on fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides by working with your biological workforce.  Do you know the optimum bacteria:fungi ratio for your plants?  Every plant is different.

Until recently, we have only understood the chemical aspect of plant relationships.  Dr. Ingham describes the inseparable relationship between microbes and plants in a friendly, easy-to-understand way.  Find out how to make your plants healthy in any setting by increasing soil biology, nature's true gift for healthy plants. 

Build top soil quickly.  There is more biology in 2 tablespoons of healthy soil than people on the planet.  A 1% increase in organic matter holds 27,000 gallons of water per acre of land.  Put your biology to work and work like nature, but faster while getting off all synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Join us!  Get a jump on productivity in your farm or garden setting. 

Elaine Ingham, PhD is Chief Scientist at The Rodale Institute.  She is recognized around the world as the leader in soil microbiology and research of the soil foodweb.  Elaine is an energetic, down-to-earth speaker who explains what life in the soil is all about.

For full details:  http://Sweet-Soil.com
To REGISTER visit:  www.LASweetSoil.Eventbrite.com
Sign-up for full course or individual days

Day 1 & 2:  Intro. to the Soil Foodweb – Dr. Elaine Ingham uncovers the basic principles of the Soil Foodweb, plant relationships, and bacterial to fungi ratios in this in depth two day primer.  Not only will you gain a fundamental understanding of the way soil biology drives plant nutrition, you will learn how modern agriculture selects for disease and pests.  A must for anyone wanting a complete understanding of soil health and healthy plants.

Day 3:  Compost Technology - Not all compost is created equal.   Dr. Elaine Ingham breaks down the difference between good compost and reduced waste.  One of the biggest mistakes people make when building a compost pile is not selecting the different Carbon:Nitrogen ratio’s for the plants they’re growing.  There is a major difference between the soil in a dessert and the soil in an old growth forest.  Learn how to select the proper ratios that will give your plants the exact biology they need to thrive.

Day 4:  Compost Tea Technology – Dr. Elaine Ingham guides us through the extract process that will maximize biologic diversity to get the most bang for your buck.  Compost tea and liquid compost extract (LCE) give you, the plant and soils’ manager, the most efficient method for bringing back micobe diversity.  This allows you to eliminate inorganic fertilizers and herbicides that decrease diversity and degrade one of earths most precious resources, our soils.

Day 5:  Light Microscope Training – Dr. Elaine Ignham leads this very special one day training on effective light microscope techniques and identification.  Learn from the master herself on what constituents good compost or compost tea on a microscopic level.  This part of the class is essential for anyone who wishes to gain “eyes on” knowledge of the soil universe and what really goes on under our feet.  Get the necessary training to identify the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes that drive the health and well being of our plants.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8878/80718 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8878/80718 Discovering the Soil Foodweb
with Dr. Elaine Ingham, PhD

July 11-15, 2011
San Rafael, CA
(10 min. North of the Golden Gate Bridge)

Whether you're growing in planters or backyards, Discovering the Soil Foodweb will unlock the yield barrier, allowing your gardens to thrive beautifully, while eliminating disease and pests.  If you are looking to save money for yourself and clients, or want to make the move towards sustainability, this workshop is for you.

Give your plants biology to increase green growth, flowers, and veggies, while increasing moisture retention in the soil from 30-50% and save hundreds of dollars on fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides by working with your biological workforce.  Do you know the optimum bacteria:fungi ratio for your plants?  Every plant is different.

Until recently, we have only understood the chemical aspect of plant relationships.  Dr. Ingham describes the inseparable relationship between microbes and plants in a friendly, easy-to-understand way.  Find out how to make your plants healthy in any setting by increasing soil biology, nature's true gift for healthy plants. 

Build top soil quickly.  There is more biology in 2 tablespoons of healthy soil than people on the planet.  A 1% increase in organic matter holds 27,000 gallons of water per acre of land.  Put your biology to work and work like nature, but faster while getting off all synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Join us!  Get a jump on productivity in your farm or garden setting. 

Elaine Ingham, PhD is Chief Scientist at The Rodale Institute.  She is recognized around the world as the leader in soil microbiology and research of the soil foodweb.  Elaine is an energetic, down-to-earth speaker who explains what life in the soil is all about.

For full details:  http://Sweet-Soil.com
To REGISTER visit:  www.SweetSoil.Eventbrite.com

Day 1 & 2:  Intro. to the Soil Foodweb – Dr. Elaine Ingham uncovers the basic principles of the Soil Foodweb, plant relationships, and bacterial to fungi ratios in this in depth two day primer.  Not only will you gain a fundamental understanding of the way soil biology drives plant nutrition, you will learn how modern agriculture selects for disease and pests.  A must for anyone wanting a complete understanding of soil health and healthy plants.

Day 3:  Compost Technology - Not all compost is created equal.  Dr. Elaine Ingham breaks down the difference between good compost and reduced waste.  One of the biggest mistakes people make when building a compost pile is not selecting the different Carbon:Nitrogen ratio’s for the plants they’re growing.  There is a major difference between the soil in a dessert and the soil in an old growth forest.  Learn how to select the proper ratios that will give your plants the exact biology they need to thrive.

Day 4:  Compost Tea Technology – Dr. Elaine Ingham guides us through the extract process that will maximize biologic diversity to get the most bang for your buck.  Compost tea and liquid compost extract (LCE) give you, the plant and soils’ manager, the most efficient method for bringing back micobe diversity.  This allows you to eliminate inorganic fertilizers and herbicides that decrease diversity and degrade one of earths most precious resources, our soils.

Day 5:  Light Microscope Training – Dr. Elaine Ignham leads this very special one day training on effective light microscope techniques and identification.  Learn from the master herself on what constituents good compost or compost tea on a microscopic level.  This part of the class is essential for anyone who wishes to gain “eyes on” knowledge of the soil universe and what really goes on under our feet.  Get the necessary training to identify the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes that drive the health and well being of our plants. ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8877/80717 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8877/80717 Join us in our 3rd PDC, as always with a stellar line-up of teachers - Back by popular demand!  Please register early as course fills quickly.

This hands-on PDC unites theory with practical applications. Our transformative, 80-hour curriculum prepares individuals to become pro-active ecological designers, and covers the following topics:

• Permaculture Principles and Ethics • Rapid Soil Rehabilitation • Designing with the Patterns of Nature • Water Harvesting • Food Forests • Regenerating Resilient Communities • Animal Systems  • Aquaculture • Renewable Energy Solutions • Homesteading

During our last PDC, we designed a premier permaculture garden for our client, the CEO of the LA Arboretum.  Join us this fall as we install the garden, and design future projects!

The course provides the crucial foundation in systems thinking that enables individuals to play an active role in holistically regenerating our landscapes, food systems, and communities.  An environment of support and unity between classmates is fostered to promote collaboration and a strong network of fellow designers.

Taught by experts in our field, you will get a deep understanding of permaculture from a scientific background.

Instructors:
Elaine Ingham, PhD,  Chief Scientist, The Rodale Institute, Soil Foodweb
Dave Jacke,  Award-winning author of Edible Forest Gardens
Warren Brush,   Quail Springs Learning Center
Caitlin Bergman, SayPermaculture!, Sweet-Soil, the Soil Foodweb
Adam Wolpert,  International Communities Director, OAEC
...and more!

Dates:
September 24 & 25
October 8 & 9
October 22 & 23
November 5 & 6
November 19 & 20

Location:
The Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 N Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007

To Register: 626-821-4623 / Jill.Berry@Arboretum.org
For more information please visit:  http://saypermaculture.com/2011-fall-permaculture-design-course/   

www.SayPermaculture.com]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8876/80716 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8876/80716
I am feeling intimidated about starting, since shaping the land correctly is so important to get right the first time; I can't really do it over once I put trees in the ground. Can anyone recommend a permaculture design consultant in southern California? I have access to a bulldozer and other heavy euqipment to get the job done. I just want someone to come in and advise me on the earth shaping, plant guild design, integration with livestock, and water management. One important requirement is that I want to hire someone who can show me an example of at least two successful projects in my area.

Thanks for any leads you may be able to offer.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8594/78180 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8594/78180 presents:
The Legal Landscape of Social Enterprise & the Sharing Economy
with Jenny Kassan & Janelle Orsi
from the Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC)

"What do you call a lawyer who helps people share, cooperate, barter, foster local economies, and build sustainable communities? That sounds like the beginning of a lawyer joke, but actually, it's the beginning of new field of law practice..." Janelle Orsi

Evening Talk, Friday, June 3, 7-9:30pm 2011
Note Location Change:
SBCC Fe Bland Forum, Santa Barbara City College West Campus, 721 Cliff Drive, SB
Admission $10/$5 students & seniors
~
Available at the event, Nolo Press book "The Sharing Solution", co-authored by Janelle Orsi

W e all want a more sustainable society, but what are the legal implications and changes needed to move society beyond the ongoing legal/illegal dance of sustainability and the challenges of emerging local economies?

Please join Jenny Kassan & Janelle Orsi from the Sustainable Law Center (SELC) for a stimulating discussion of sharing economies, collaborative consumption, social enterprise, and other intriguing and promising trends affecting our local economies and livelihoods. 

Urban agriculture, community-owned enterprises with locally raised capital, local currencies, barter economies, worker-owned cooperatives, intentional communities, car sharing, these are many of the key ingredients in the transition to more sustainable local economies.  What are the possibilities, the challenges, and the practical and legal barriers?  How might these trends transform our communities and what steps can we all take to catalyze change?

Jenny Kassan and Janelle Orsi are Co-Directors of the <http://www.sustainableeconomieslawcenter.org/>Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC), which facilitates the growth of more sustainable and localized economies through education, research, and advocacy to support practices such as barter, sharing, cooperatives, urban agriculture, shared housing, local currencies, community-supported enterprises, and local investing. Janelle and Jenny are co-authors of the American Bar Association's forthcoming book, "Sharing Law: Understanding the Legal Landscape of the Sharing Economy".

Please Note: EVENT LOCATION CHANGE:
The event takes place on Friday, June 3, 7- 9:30pm, at SBCC Fe Bland Auditorium, Santa Barbara City College, West Campus, 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara CA 93109, Admission $10 general/$5 students & seniors, no reservations required

<<<>>>
WORKSHOP:

"Legal Strategies for Social Enterprise and Sustainable Economies"
with Jenny Kassan & Janelle Orsi
from the Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC)

Workshop, Saturday, June 4, 9am-Noon, 2011
Santa Barbara Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St, Santa Barbara
Admission Limited to 45 attendees
Lawyer 3 MCLE Credits, $125 (early bird $100 by May 27)
General Public $70 (early bird $50 by May 27)
To sign up for the workshop, please go to EventBrite for payment & reservations:

http://selc.eventbrite.com

~
Jenny Kassan and Janelle Orsi, pioneers in the new field of Sustainability Law, invite entrepreneurs, attorneys, and community-members to learn about the possibilities and challenges presented by an economy built around unique enterprise models, including:

social enterprise
cooperative enterprise
community-owned enterprise
community-supported enterprise
enterprise in "private club" contexts
nonprofit/for-profit hybrids
micro-enterprise and "nano-enterprise"
barter/gift economy enterprise

Presenters will showcase innovative organizations and enterprises, and discuss their place in the movement to build sustainable and localized economies. Participants will learn about the new organizational structures designed for social enterprise, and the interactions of social enterprise and nonprofit tax exemption. In addition, the workshop will address the unique legal barriers and grey areas that arise in efforts to build more sustainable economies, including those relating to securities laws, employment laws, tax laws, zoning laws, and consumer protection laws.

Jenny Kassan and Janelle Orsi are co-directors of the <http://www.sustainableeconomieslawcenter.org/>Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC), which facilitates the growth of more sustainable and localized economies through education, research, and advocacy to support practices such as barter, sharing, cooperatives, urban agriculture, shared housing, local currencies, community-supported enterprises, and local investing. Janelle and Jenny are co-authors of the American Bar Association's forthcoming book, "Sharing Law: Understanding the Legal Landscape of the Sharing Economy".


Jenny Kassan is an attorney and community development consultant, specializing in creative capital raising and socially responsible ventures. She is the Managing Director of <http://www.katovichlaw.com/>Katovich <http://www.katovichlaw.com/>Law Group, and CEO of <http://www.cuttingedgecapital.com/>Cutting Edge Capital. Her legal practice areas include small business start-up and financing, securities regulation, nonprofit law, business agreements, real estate development, franchising, cooperatives, and assessment districts. Jenny earned a masters degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of California at Berkeley and earned her J.D. from Yale Law School.


Janelle Orsi is a "sharing lawyer" in private practice, specializing in helping communities share housing and cars, form cooperatives, launch urban farming initiatives, and form social enterprises. She is co-author of "The Sharing Solution: How to Save Money, Simplify Your Life & Build Community" (Nolo Press 2009). Janelle earned her J.D. from the UC Berkeley School of Law.

The workshop takes place on Saturday, June 4, 9am-Noon, at the Santa Barbara Recreation Center,100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA.  Reservations are required, sign up and pay (including by check), on EventBrite:

http://selc.eventbrite.com

~Sponsored by Santa Barbara Permaculture Network~
More information, visit  www.sbpermaculture.org, margie@sbpermaculture.org, (805) 962-2571.

Event Supporters: Santa Barbara Independent, SBBC Center for Sustainability, SBCC Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Permaculture Credit Union, Loa Tree, Slow Money Santa Barbara Chapter, Island Seed & Feed, Permaculture Guild of Santa Barbara, Nutiva, Green2Gold, Johnny Sacko, and the UCSB Sustainability Program, Oasis Design, Isla Vista Coop, SOL Food Festival, Owen Dell & Associates, The Sustainability Project,  and the Fund for Santa Barbara.



More Info/Resources:
Sustainable Economies Law Center    http://www.sustainableeconomieslawcenter.org/

Janelle Oris, Lawyer <http://janelleorsi.com/>http://janelleorsi.com/

Jenny Kassan, Lawyer
President Cutting Edge Capital    http://www.cuttingedgecapital.com
Katovich Law Group  http://www.katovichlaw.com
:evil: :evil: :evil:   ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8452/76865 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8452/76865
12 residential days= 96 hours of instruction
July 11- 22, 2011
(4 credits ENVS 396)

Instructors: Patricia Frazier of Peace and Plenty Farm
Kris Holstrom, MS, of Tomten Farm and The New Community Coalition
Daniel Aragon, a sustainable builder and permaculturalist
Wind Clearwater of The Oasis permaculture farm and garden, and landscaper
Robyn Wilson, MA, ME, University Centers of the San Miguel

Locations:
Week 1 (July 11-15) - Peace and Plenty Farm outside of Hotchkiss
Weekend: Saturday - Ridgway area - Shining Mountain Herbs, Buckhorn Gardens
Sunday - Norwood area - Indian Ridge Farm and Bakery
Week 2 (July 18-22) - Tomten Farm outside of Telluride
July 22 - Permaculture Design Presentations, Telluride

Tuition: $900 before June 1,2011; $1000 after June 1
$100 discount if you bring a friend.
Deposit: $200 at time of registration (non-refundable after June 1)
Space is limited, register today for this popular course.

Camping provided at all sites, lodging options available. Most meals included.

This class is part of the Telluride Summer College -
accredited classes include Outdoor Education, Native Plants, and Permaculture Design Certificate; non-credit workshops: Cob Building and Bee Keeping (Click here) ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8310/75856 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8310/75856
Thursday, August 4 - Sunday, August 7 (classes held at Turtle Rock Ranch in northern Oklahoma)
Thursday, September 8 - Sunday, September 11 (OKC)
Saturday, October 15 - Sunday, October 16 (OKC)
Saturday, November 12- Sunday, November 13 (OKC)

Thanks to a grant from the local sponsor, Transition OKC, the tuition is  $750 if paid 1 month before the class starts, $800 thereafter. This is a certificate-level class.

More information is available online at
http://www.permaculture.org/nm/index.php/site/class-4 .

Transition OKC -- http://goinglocalokc.com/

Bob Waldrop, Oklahoma City
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8162/74376 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8162/74376 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7499/67315 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7499/67315
Southwest College of Natural Medicine, Tempe, AZ – April 2-3, 2011
http://www.botanicalmedicine.org/conferences/index.htm

Traditions in Western Herbalism, NW of Santa Fe, NM – September 15-18, 2011
http://traditionsinwesternherbalism.org/intro.html
(and they are on Facebook for updates, etcetera)

There are a few conferences listed at http://floracopeia.com/events/all-events as well, some may be near you.

Please feel free to add other similar events to this thread if you know about them!

]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7391/66541 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7391/66541   This would be a sustainable village that produces its own food through aquaponics and other growing methods and power through wind and solar, while bringing the latest innovations and technologies in architecture to the community, such as earthships and modular type homes.  Please submit any comments you may have and i would like to start a discussion and hear what others are thinking. 

As we all know, its not finding out how do it,  but where to do it, and i have the place to get it started. ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6994/62628 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6994/62628 Discovering the Soil Foodweb
with Dr. Elaine Ingham, PhD

March 21-25th, 2011
San Rafael, CA
(10 min. North of the Golden Gate Bridge)

Whether you're growing in planters or backyards, Discovering the Soil Foodweb will unlock the yield barrier, allowing your gardens to thrive beautifully, while eliminating disease and pests.  If you are looking to save money for yourself and clients, or want to make the move towards sustainability, this workshop is for you.

Give your plants biology to increase green growth, flowers, and veggies, while increasing moisture retention in the soil from 30-50% and save hundreds of dollars on fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides by working with your biological workforce.  Do you know the optimum bacteria:fungi ratio for your plants?  Every plant is different.

Until recently, we have only understood the chemical aspect of plant relationships.  Dr. Ingham describes the inseparable relationship between microbes and plants in a friendly, easy-to-understand way.  Find out how to make your plants healthy in any setting by increasing soil biology, nature's true gift for healthy plants. 

Build top soil quickly.  There is more biology in 2 tablespoons of healthy soil than people on the planet.  A 1% increase in organic matter holds 27,000 gallons of water per acre of land.  Put your biology to work and work like nature, but faster while getting off all synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Join us!  Get a jump on productivity in your farm or garden setting. 

Elaine Ingham, PhD is Chief Scientist at The Rodale Institute.  She is recognized around the world as the leader in soil microbiology and research of the soil foodweb.  Elaine is an energetic, down-to-earth speaker who explains what life in the soil is all about.

For full details:  http://Sweet-Soil.com


Day 1 & 2:  Intro. to the Soil Foodweb – Dr. Elaine Ingham uncovers the basic principles of the Soil Foodweb, plant relationships, and bacterial to fungi ratios in this in depth two day primer.  Not only will you gain a fundamental understanding of the way soil biology drives plant nutrition, you will learn how modern agriculture selects for disease and pests.  A must for anyone wanting a complete understanding of soil health and healthy plants.

Day 3:  Compost Technology - Not all compost is created equal.   Dr. Elaine Ingham breaks down the difference between good compost and reduced waste.  One of the biggest mistakes people make when building a compost pile is not selecting the different Carbon:Nitrogen ratio’s for the plants they’re growing.  There is a major difference between the soil in a dessert and the soil in an old growth forest.  Learn how to select the proper ratios that will give your plants the exact biology they need to thrive.

Day 4:  Compost Tea Technology – Dr. Elaine Ingham guides us through the extract process that will maximize biologic diversity to get the most bang for your buck.  Compost tea and liquid compost extract (LCE) give you, the plant and soils’ manager, the most efficient method for bringing back micobe diversity.  This allows you to eliminate inorganic fertilizers and herbicides that decrease diversity and degrade one of earths most precious resources, our soils.

Day 5:  Light Microscope Training – Dr. Elaine Ignham leads this very special one day training on effective light microscope techniques and identification.  Learn from the master herself on what constituents good compost or compost tea on a microscopic level.  This part of the class is essential for anyone who wishes to gain “eyes on” knowledge of the soil universe and what really goes on under our feet.  Get the necessary training to identify the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes that drive the health and well being of our plants.

To REGISTER visit:  http://Sweet-Soil.com]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6931/61741 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6931/61741 Discovering the Soil Foodweb with Compost Technologies
2-Day Intensive with Dr. Elaine Ingham, PhD

The Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden
April 16th-17th, 2011
9:00am-5:00 pm
Tuition:  $275 (2-Day Workshop Includes Lunch, Tea, and Snacks)

TO REGISTER:  (626) 821-4624  or Email:  jill.berry@arboretum.org
Students who sign-up for Permaculture Design Course attend this workshop FREE!

Whether you’re growing in planters or backyards, understanding the Soil Foodweb is a critical component to unlocking the yield barrier, allowing your gardens to thrive beautifully, while eliminating disease and pests.

Do you know the optimum bacteria: fungi ratio for YOUR plants?  Every plant is different.

Soil that produces award-winning broccoli will have radically different microbes than an old-growth forest. Learn how to produce healthy compost, compost tea, and extracts that will produce more results in your garden than any fertilizer ever could. In this class you will learn how to give your plants the biology they need to increase green growth, flowers, and veggies, while increasing moisture retention in the soil from 30-50%.  Prevent Botrytis on seedlings, powdery mildew on roses, and other harmful diseases that reduce yield and see your bountiful gardens come to life! All with the help of your nearly invisible microbial workforce!


Day 1 (4/16)- Introduction to the Soil Foodweb.  The Introduction class covers all the basic information required for understanding and implementing a successful biological approach to growing.

Day 2 (4/17)- Compost, Tea, Extract Technology.  Find out how compost is made by the pros in soil regeneration.  Attendees will learn how to properly manage thermal-compost, vermi-compost, and compost tea to guarantee disease-suppressive, soil-building, nutrient-retaining composts and compost teas, and how to consistently produce biologically active and effective compost.

Dr. Elaine Ingham is recognized around the world as the leader in soil microbiology and research of the soil foodweb.  She is Chief Scientist at The Rodale Institute and founder of the Soil Foodweb Institute.  Elaine is an energetic, easy-to-understand speaker who explains what life in the soil is all about.  With decades of experience as professor, researcher, and soil benefactor consulting in the field she’s helped thousands of homeowners, growers, and influential companies understand healthy soil via healthy organisms.

For full details please visit:  http://www.SayPermaculture.com]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6930/61738 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6930/61738 Los Angeles Permaculture Design Course

The Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden
8 Sundays and 2 Saturdays, April-May 2011
8:30am – 6:30pm
TO REGISTER:  Please call: 626-821-4624  / Email: jill.berry@arboretum.org

BONUS:  Students attend 2-Day Soil Foodweb Intensive with Dr. Elaine Ingham, PhD (April 16-17), INCLUDED!

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Elaine Ingham, Brad Lancaster, Warren Brush, Caitlin Bergman, Lindsay Dailey, Nance Klehm, Ethan Roland, and more!

Our transformative 80-hour curriculum prepares individuals to become pro-active ecological designers, and covers the following topics:

-Permaculture principles and ethics
-Designing with the patterns of nature
-Water harvesting
-Food forests
-Rapid soil rehabilitation
-Animal systems and aquaculture
-Renewable energy solutions
-Building healthy, resilient communities

The course provides the crucial foundation in systems thinking that prepares individuals to play an active role in holistically regenerating our landscapes, food systems, and communities. An environment of support and unity between classmates is fostered, which will enable collaboration in design projects and a strong network of fellow designers.

For full details please visit:  http://www.SayPermaculture.com]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6929/61737 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6929/61737
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I'm writing to let you know that an internationally available on-line permaculture course will be taught:
January 18, 2011-May 3, 2011
through the University Without Walls, housed at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

This course is a great opportunity for people who want to study permaculture but do not have access to locally offered courses. The link with information is below:
http://www.umassulearn.net/classes/spring-2011/programs?view=class&clid=7772&pid=158

Thank you!]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6291/55341 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6291/55341 I am planning on growing a small food forest for 4-5 hens and maybe to feed for 3 goats and could really use some help selecting plants to grow.

I live in Agua Dulce, a high desert chaparral area of CA with sandy, compacted soil, and lots of rocks a few feet down. However, the soil I plan to sow has been given recently been enriched with aged horse manure, compost, and straw. In winter it can get as low as -5 degrees celsius and has an average low of about 1 degree in winter. In summer it can be as hot as 46 degrees and is commonly 37 degrees. I have a small lot, about 8 meters x 8 meters that can be irrigated and would do rotational grazing if necessary.I can grow fodder for goats on about 2 hilly acres but would receive zero irrigation. We get about 10-16 inches of rainfall a year.

I would like to grow some fodder trees and shrubs with some ground cover. What kind of plants would you recommend for this?

I will be using a seprate chicken from to fill with bedding (alfalfa from loose hay) for the chickens that can get composted and added to the plants.

Thank You So Much For Your Help, 
Sam Rosenthal
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I'm excited about this course because it's with great people, it's really affordable (and more so if you take a work-trade opportunity), I expect it to help me sharpen my skill at helping people understand permaculture ideas, and it could support me in becoming an internationally recognized registered permaculture teacher through the Permaculture Institute of Australia and/or the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia. Plus it should be a lot of fun.

I hope some of you will join me!]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5537/47566 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5537/47566
Just want to get the word out that I have two properties and not enough hands and hours in the day.  I have a 10 acre property about 1 hour 15 minutes West of Odessa-Midland (they have a super farmer's market there)  and another 22 acre property in Presidio (No country for Old men) Texas.  I am chiefly trying to get tough, desert-friendly forage plants on these properties and contain them (more or less) with a double living fence of Mesquite trees.

Water catchment, Earthships, Composting toilets and solar sterilizers, borrowing of Zone 8 African and Australian Acacias, raising small but healthy populations of semi-exotic deer and sheep are the main goals. Lots of room for somebody with good ideas.  Would like to develop a small team of folks and help them build some equity so that they can offshoot their own projects and be my good ecologically-responsible neighbors....My mind is wide open for anybody looking for land. I might even trade that 10 acre property for some serious (yes serious) labor on my larger one...you gotta love the desert though..I think its great.....
 
Thanks for looking....Mike L.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5267/45486 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5267/45486
It is time for my expecting wife and I to move on. We intend to home school and I think we would both like to work for ourselves from our home. I love working with plants and animals so small scale farming, CSA, etc. are certainly some of the things I am kicking around but not limited too.  I have many different interests and I believe working from a homestead or farm will allow me to better pursue these interests.

One of the main things resource wise I am looking for is a way to ask or gauge what sort of value I/we can bring with us, what are the areas missing or lacking or needing in these communities? How can I get in touch with the locals to find these kinds of things out? We are looking at moving sometime around August of 2011 so I have some time for this.

Currently we are looking at the following areas: Albion, Ft. Bragg and Willits. We are pretty open though providing we can be less than an hour from the coast. Inland is preferable as growing and raising some livestock are high on my list even if it ends up being just for our use and I would like to be out of the influence of the Coastal Commission.

I will add to this thread tomorrow the resources I do have already which basically consist of online newspapers, government agencies and local websites for things like local CSA's and food forests etc.

Forums would be excellent if anyone knows of any. Anything else would be appreciated as well.

Thank You,

Jeff




]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5117/44388 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5117/44388 Four Elements Farm | San Luis Obispo Co. CA
Oct. 17-30, 2010 | tuition $1550.00 | Save $100 with Early Registration by Sept. 16!

http://earthflow.com/SLOPDC10.php

Two Weeks of Hands-On Permaculture and Organic Farm Life...
The site for our course is Four Elements Farm, a Natural Building Learning
Center and organic farm nestled in the steep chaparral hills of California's
central coast. The farm is also home to 4 Elements Foods and Elemental
Herbs. We return for our third year to Four Elements Farm to live the rhythm
of farm life and experience hands-on permaculture.

The Mediterranean microclimate allows a wide selection of fruits and
vegetables to grow on its 47 acres. Hands-on opportunities on the organic
farm and garden abound throughout the course: chickens, beekeeping,
composting, fruit tree management, harvesting, planting and more. Learn
first hand about earthen and straw bale building, natural clay plastering,
biodiesel brewing and organic farming.

INSTRUCTORS
Larry Santoyo, Director, EarthFlow Design Works will be joined by Scott Pittman, Director of The Permaculture Institute and Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. Local experts to be announced.

MORE DETAILS
Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo is America's
coastal heartland, where agriculture and ranching are still important parts
of life. The Farm is minutes away from world-class wine country and
unspoiled beaches... Optional field trips, beaches, farmers markets and Big
Sur Excursion.

TUITION
$1550.00 Includes tuition, most meals, campsite and certification
day rates are also available
Teachers may apply for scholarship discounts.

REGISTER
http://earthflow.com/SLOPDC10_registration.php

MORE INFO
(805) 459-0452
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EarthFlow Design Works' 10th permaculture design course series- starts Oct 2 & 3.
Over the next 6 months, we meet one weekend a month for class- and a few days in between for some good ol' fashioned hands-on work time.

Get all the info you need at:
http://earthflow.com/LAPDC_fall10.php

Permaculture is a world-wide movement...
Permaculture Design is protocols for decision making and problem solving- based on the patterns of nature.

Our permaculture courses go way beyond gardening...
You don't actually DO permaculture but instead, you USE permaculture in what you do. You arrive at decisions, using systems thinking and permaculture protocols, and you can use it for anything- yourself, your family, your job, your community -and yes, you can even use it in the ever popular- art of gardening and natural building...

    * reading the patterns of the landscape
    * sustainable garden design
    * natural building
    * economics of sharing and caring
    * creating community

In our City Permaculture Course, students are encouraged to volunteer with a community organization- and as part of the course requirements and indepth learning experience, students learn the art and science of green living- and work in teams to design and present a community project- all kinds of programs have been created- even business plans and economic development projects...

And if you just gotta get out of the city...
Four Elements Organic Farm, in San Luis Obispo County, is hosting our two-week Permaculture Design Course intensive- camping, farming, green living and more...
http://earthflow.com/SLOPDC10.php

As always...
We offer discounts for teachers- flexible payment plans- and up to 50% worktrades

Special Offer... on the fence -or just wanna check it out?
New EarthFlow Design Works students get $100 off the first weekend of the LA series.

Any questions call (805) 459-0452 or email permaculture@earthflow.com


: : a Big Big Thanks to : :
The Terra Foundation, Metabolic Studios, Donat/Wald, The LA Eco Village, The Eco Home, HopeDance Media, SAJE, Nutiva, Guayaki, City Repair, The Center for Pattern Literacy, The Permaculture Institute, John Valenzuela Designs, Project Butterfly, Heaven on Earth Holistic Living Center, The Los Angeles Conservation Corp, Imani Energy, The Environmental Charter High School, Materials & Applications, Councilman Eric Garcetti's office, Global Green, The City of Santa Monica, Tree People, Leonardo Di Caprio Foundation, Sustainable Works- and many more...
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For those living in the Bay Area, there's an upcoming urban permaculture course starting September 22nd. I took this course this past winter and found it very useful, not just from an urban perspective either. I especially appreciated that the course format allowed time to work deeply on our projects and integrate our lessons into our daily lives. Kevin Bayuk and David Cody are knowledgeable and engaging teachers. And at $750 it's very affordable compared to many intensive courses. Here's the website.

Warmly,
Kerrick]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5058/43876 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5058/43876 At La Resolana
In Edgewood

Saturday, October 2, 2010

12:00 PM                  Site Tour
  2:00 PM                    Potluck
  3:30 PM                    Bruce Noll --- Keeping within the Poetry of Nature


This free permaculture gathering will include a site tour of rainwater cisterns, gravity as a resource, woodchip berms, swales, sponges, and tools I find useful.


La Resolana is the new name of this place in Edgewood. La Resolana is a place on the south side that harvests the sun and is shielded from the wind: a fertile place for dynamic sharing, creative thinking, and dialogue for what is possible.


Please bring interested friends and children, a favorite dish that you will enjoy sharing with others, and your finest sun hat! Please car pool and leave pets at home. 


Bruce Noll will recite his favorite poets, including Walt Whitman, and his own wonderful nature poetry. He will share poetry that inspires insight within nature and within ourselves.


Take I-40 to Exit #187 in Edgewood (25 miles east of Albuquerque and 8 miles west of Moriarty). At the end of the off-ramp, go south two blocks to the stoplight at the intersection with Highway #333 (Smith’s Grocery will be on your left). Go straight up the hill on Edgewood Road #7 and turn right in ½ mile onto Moriarty Road (gravel). Go ¼ mile to #24 and turn right into my driveway or go straight ahead down the hill and park on your left.


I will have Brad Lancaster’s informative books on rainwater harvesting available for review and purchase (see his extensive website at www.harvestingrainwater.com/).


I look forward to seeing everyone and meeting new friends! If you need a map or a timely update, please call me at 281-4871.
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