Events
Sociocracy for Intentional Communities with Diana Leafe Christian – Sat-Sun-Mon 5/19, 5/20, 5/21/2018*
Sociocracy (sometimes also called “Dynamic Governance” in the US) is an effective governance and decision-making method Diana now highly recommends for intentional communities and member led groups. It means “governance by peers or colleagues,” and is a system for organizing work and making decisions to guide the work. Sociocracy is based on the values of transparency, […]
“The Longest Straw” a film by L.A. Eco-Villager Samantha Bode, Friday, June 8, 2018 at 7pm at L.A. Eco-Village
The Longest Straw draws a connection between the water that supports a city and that water’s source. Samantha Bode, director, moved to Los Angeles and immediately fell in love with the abundant sunshine, the warm air, and the exotic plants of Southern California. But, she noticed within the city of Los Angeles the plants were […]
Global Ecovillage Conference (GEN) Europe Conference – July 10 – 14, 2018 – Lilleoru, Estonia
Conference theme: The Wisdom of Conscious Communities” Including July 10, 2018: Co-Creation Day: How can we make Estonia the first organic country in the world. The conference will bring together 500 sustainable experts, practitioners and visionaries from all over the world. Go here for conference details: http://gen2018.ee/?lang=en&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=genestonia100 For more information on the Global Ecovillage Network, go […]
The Soul of Soil and the Ecocity Future of Los Angeles – Sat & Sun July 14-15, 2018 at L.A. Eco-Village
In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Eco-Village Christian Arnsperger returns to LA Eco-Village for the third year. And we welcome Kreigh Hampel and Richard Register to join him for a special two days of interacting with a few of the world’s most creative thinkers for healing and transforming our Cities into resilient eco-systems […]
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 […]
Rampart Village Neighborhood Council Meeting. 3rd Tue of each month at 6:00 pm
What: Rampart Village Neighborhood Council Meeting Where: 155 No. Occidental Blvd., LA 90026 When: Third Tuesdays at 6pm 2014 More information: The Rampart Village Neighborhood Council meets the 3rd Tuesday each month at 6 pm. The 11 member Council frequently takes up issues of urban sustainability in the L.A. Eco-Village and adjacent […]
Time Bank Orientations and Potluck generally monthly. Inquire about Membership
There are time banks now in 13 LA area neighborhoods, including: – Altadena – Boyle Heights – Downtown Los Angeles – Echo Park – Glendale – Koreatown – Lincoln Heights – Los Feliz – Northeast LA – Pasadena – Silverlake – West Adams – Westside There are a dozen distinct Time Bank projects, some restricted […]
