CalEarth Open House – June 2, 2019 from 10am to 3pm in Hesperia
CalEarth is the legacy of internationally renown architect Nadir Khalili carried on by his family and friends. SuperAdobe buildings, that anyone can learn how to build by hand, comprise the amazing community you will see when you visit. Numerous hands-on workshops on the methods and processes of building from the earth are offered. Check it out at their Open House on June... Read More
2019 National Cohousing Conference in Portland OR 5/30-6/2/2019
2019 National Cohousing Conference May 30 – June 2, 2019 at the Downtown Portland Hilton View Full Schedule here This year’s conference theme: Community for the Health of it Learn how living in community can be healthier by raising the quality of life and reducing our environmental impacts, and yes! even combating loneliness and a sense of isolation! Whether you’re just... Read More
L.A. Co-op Lab Annual Mixer – Saturday June 1, 2019 from 8 to 11pm at L.A. Eco-Village
Games Drinks Bites The L.A. Co-op Lab invites you to join us for our annual mixer on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Los Angeles Eco-Village. Celebrate the growing network of co-operators advancing... Read More
Permaculture: What I’ve Seen and Learned: LA to Guatemala – Friday, May 31, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm at Debs Park Picnic Area
Timebanker Brenda Yancor will present “Permaculture: What I’ve Seen and Learned” on Friday, May 31, 6-8PM, at the Debs Park Picnic Area. Meet in the parking lot at 4235 Monterey Rd, L.A. She will recount “my journey with Permaculture: the sites I visited in Mexico and Guatemala during my 2012-2013 bike trip, the designs they had, as well as my most... Read More
Reclaiming the Urban Commons with David Holmgren. Webinar May 8, 2019 from 4 to 5:30pm PST
Drawing on his latest book, RetroSuburbia: The Downshifter’s Guide to a Resilient Future, Permaculture co-originator David Holmgren will show how our suburbs can be transformed into productive, resilient and sustainable places to live through garden farming. Growing food right where people live, in back and front yards, has environmental, social and psychological benefits.... Read More
California Co-op Conference – Sunday and Monday April 28-29, 2019 in Sacramento
Keynote: Nathan Schneider will draw from his recent book, Everything for Everyone: The Radical Tradition that Is Shaping the Next Economy, as well as his two previous books, God in Proof: The Story of a Search from the Ancients to the Internet and Thank You, Anarchy: Notes from the Occupy Apocalypse, in his keynote address: “The Hidden Consensus of Cooperative Business: In... Read More
Energy Blitz – Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 7pm at L.A. Eco-Village
The Save Energy/Save Money workshop will provide participants with practical ways to lower their power bills through energy saving best practices and taking advantage of LADWP rebates and incentives. In addition, participants will also learn about the big picture of energy in California and Los Angeles, the ongoing transition to clean power sources, and the intersection of clean... Read More
Zero Waste Your Lunch and Your Life – Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 11:30 to 1:30pm in Santa Monica
Join us for a FREE lunch prepared by Uplifter’s Kitchen and learn about the City of Santa Monica’s new Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance and how you can make reuse and zero waste a regular part of your meals and life. Each attendee will receive: – A reusable produce bag courtesy of the City of Santa Monica – A compost pail courtesy... Read More
Regen Co-op: 16th annual sustainability seminar – Saturday April 13, 2019 in Pomona
The Regenerative Cooperative of Pomona would like to invite you to one full day of presentations, excursions, workshops and gatherings throughout multiple houses that make up this intentional living community. We will share ideas about energy conservation, sustainability, activism, and more. The event is entirely free and open to the public. We only ask that you bring a cup or... Read More
Introduction to Cooperatives & the Cooperative Principles and Values – Sat., March 30, 2019 plus “The Legal Aspects of Starting a Co-op” on April 6, both events from 1 to 4pm in South Los Angeles
Come get an overview, meet other like-minded friends, and learn about upcoming opportunities. Both workshops will be held at the Community Healing and Trauma Prevention Center • MLK Center for Public Health 11833 Wilmington Ave • Los Angeles, CA 90059 Location: Right off the Green Line Metro Stop, Willowbrook/Rosa Parks. Sponsored... Read More
