12th Annual Permaculture Convergence – Oct.. 5 – 8, 2017 in Hopland CA
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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... Read More
Twin Oaks Communities Conference – Labor Day Weekend Sept 1-4, 2017 – Louisa Virginia
TWIN OAKS COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE Labor Day Weekend, September 1 – 4, 2017 Register Now! Registration is open and preparations are in full swing for this year’s Twin Oaks Communities Conference, held as usual on Labor Day weekend, September 1 – 4, 2017 Work exchange and discounts are available. Register Read More
Learn the Basics of Vegetable Gardening with UC Master Gardeners: Varied schedules and Neighborhoods:March, April, May, June 2016
Spring 2016 Sponsored by UC Master Gardener Program Multi-sessions in various neighborhoods. Fees vary from free to low-cost. Check the neighborhoods and schedules below to find a class near you. Alan Hjelm Community Garden (Beginning) Address: Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 East Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93535 Dates: April 16, 23, 30 and May 7 (Saturday) Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (4/16, 4/30 & 5/7); 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm (4/23) Instructor:... Read More
Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:30pm: The Low Down on Pee and Poo: Composting Toilets & Urine Reuse – A talk at L.A. Eco-Village
Composting toilets offer a sanitary and ecological solution to the flush toilet. (Did you know that around 890 billion gallons of untreated sewage flows into US waterways each year?) Learn about waterless composting toilets, reusing urine, and considerations for installing a system into your home. This presentation will cover homescale composting toilets from urban to rural applications, large scale systems, operation and maintenance needs, codes,... Read More
Urban Soil Carbon Water Summit, February 24-25, 2015 at the Natural History Museum, Los Angeles
Conference website: http://urbansoil.org/ * Living Soil +Carbon Sequestration + Native Plants = soil security = water security. Twenty prominent presenters over two days in dialogue with Summit attendees will share strategies for: • Restoring urban soils • Reducing drought • Creating a more verdant and economically viable city, and • Sequestering carbon in the soil biome to reverse climate change. Here in the City of Angels is the beginning... Read More
Composting with Kreigh Hampel, June 22, 2014 at 10am
When: Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 10am to noon Where: The White House Place Learning Garden, corner of Bimini and White House Place in the Los Angeles Eco-Village Directions This is a free and open event. Kreigh Hampel digs under the mythologies of waste. Since 2003 he has served as the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Burbank while drawing on natural designs, simplicity and the community to engage regenerative thinking. He... Read More
