Events
Third Annual West Coast Communities Conference – September 29 – October 1, 2017 in Escondido CA
Conference Theme: Thriving, Not Just Surviving – Fiscal Health in Community Featuring Keynote Speaker: Diana Leafe Christian, author of Creating a Life Together Taking off from last year’s theme of economic justice, we are organizing this year’s topics around the subject of equitable and sustainable income and affordability. We have workshops… Some of the potential […]
Diana Leafe Christian workshops in San Diego: Keynoter at West Coast Communities Conference 9/29-10/1; Starting an Ecovillage 10/7-9; Sociocracy 10/14-16
Dear friends and colleagues in Southern California, This Save-the-Dates notice is about three events in the San Diego area. See below. If you or people you know are interested in starting an intentional community, I’m doing a workshop on starting successful new communities on Oct. 7-9. (1) “Starting a Successful Ecovillage or […]
Sustainable Living Tour – California – October 1 – 12, 2017
Immerse yourself in leading sustainable living education centers showcasing real examples of soil, watershed and human relationship restoration. Lots More info: http://earthjourneys.org/ EARTH JOURNEYS Empowering change seekers to cultivate lifestyles that regenerate the mind, body, soul and planet through transformative journeys and earth-based education. Our nature retreats blend personal development, permaculture education and spiritual exploration […]
Hands-On Greywater Workshops/Conference: Simi Valley, Oakland – 10/21/17; Yosemite – 11/1-3/17
Please share with interested people and organizations. Hands-on greywater workshop in Simi Valley 10/21/17. Learn more here. AND: What: Localizing California Waters Conference When: Nov. 1-3, 2017 Where: Rush Creek/Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite, CA Details here: http://californiawaterreuse.org/ Summary: Join us to convene on-site water organizations under one voice: California Onsite Water Association. At this intimate water reuse conference […]
Explorations in Nature for kids 3 – 8: Eight Week Program: 9/30 – 12/16/17 at L.A. Eco-Village
This free unique 8 week art program for kids 3 through 8 and their parent or legal guardian uses the visual arts to develop deeper connections between children and their experience of the natural world. Led by Artist-in-Residence Sylvette Frazier, classes emphasize creating art in an eco-conscious format. The series will culminate with a public […]
12th Annual Permaculture Convergence – Oct.. 5 – 8, 2017 in Hopland CA
more info: http://www.permacultureconvergence.com
CANCELLED: SORRY. Mushroom Workshop with Radical Mycology’s Peter McCoy
Read about: -Peter’s work -Peter’s book – Peter’s workshops here: http://radicalmycology.com
Watch for our 2017 Schedule of Special Events at L.A. Eco-Village
Check this page often for dates to be announced: Affordable Housing and Transportation from an Urban Ecovillage Point of View: Yes! Our very own L.A. Eco-Village members Joe Linton, Adonia Lugo, Jimmy Lizama, Lara Morrison and Lois Arkin will share their individual and collective perspectives on this critical topic. Watch for the date. Let […]
A Crash Course in Urban Ecovillages at L.A. Eco-Village: What We’ve Learned & What We Know You Can Make Happen! An all day affair with us at L.A. Eco-Village. Watch for details.
Ever wonder how we put it all together? What works? What doesn’t? What we’d do differently? And how much further our vision reaches? And how much faster you could make it happen in your own neighborhood? A hands-on all day affair with members of the Los Angeles Eco-Village and friends covering the following topics: – […]
Return to Your Senses – 4 sessions – L.A. Eco-Village – Watch for scheduling
Trainings for health care workers, activists, councilors* Any event that overwhelms a person’s ordinary capacity to cope: accidents, illness, birth…, may result in post traumatic symptoms that influence behaviors and interactions. Return to Your Senses introduces you to therapeutic, engaging, un-intrusive approaches that can offer trauma-informed interactions to all clients reduce potential re-traumatization for client with trauma histories […]
Lessons Learned from Living in Community
– Love not someone whom you see eye to eye, but is looking in the same direction. – Love will find a way. Indifference will find an excuse. – A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you. Elbert Hubbard
Barter for Knowledge – Trade School Los Angeles: On-Going
Take a class through bartering with your teacher at Trade School Los Angeles. Classes are open to the public. We believe that everyone has something to offer, and that mutual exchange is a positive & powerful tool for building a community. Sign up below and learn something new! Trade School is an alternative, self-organized school that […]
