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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 to support regenerative lifestyles and leadership.

Embark on this journey to..

    • Gain a deep understanding of how to thrive in community.
    • Be inspired by real examples of soil, water and habitat restoration.
    • Reconnect with your intrinsic gifts to use them for good.
    • Uplevel your hard skills through hands on workshops.
    • Tend meaningful relationships for personal growth, collaboration and fulfillment.
    • Create life-long friendships with fellow passionate changemakers.
    • Find clarity to what role you play in the world.
    • Embody your interconnection with all living beings.
    • Leave with an action plan for your calling or project.
    • Participate in on-going support for 1-year after the tour.

Hands-On Experiences and Learning at:

CalEarth http://www.calearth.org/
Quail Spring: http://www.calearth.org/
Emerald Ecovillage http://www.calearth.org/
LA Eco-Village http://laecovillage.org/
Wild Willow Farm & Educational Center http://www.sandiegoroots.org/farm/index.php
East End Eden http://www.sandiegoroots.org/farm/index.php
The Ecology Center https://www.theecologycenter.org/

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Transition US National Gathering: July 27-30, 2017 – Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

View this in your browser for more details

 “Growing a Movement for Resilient Communities: Broadening, Deepening, and Scaling Up”

Transition members and community resilience builders from across the country are invited to gather in St. Paul, Minnesota, this July to make connections, share knowledge, and generate strategies to bring the Transition vision of resilient, local, connected and fossil-fuel-free communities to life across this nation. With a team of Transition organizers from across the country, and over 50 knowledgeable, dynamic and diverse presenters, this event promises to be inspiring, informative and fun! See below for more information on programming, housing, childcare, and more.

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Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust Member Meeting – Sat., May 13, 2017 at 10am – 11:30am at L.A. Eco-Village

BVCLT Members Meeting

LA Eco-Village Bimini Apartments Limited Equity Housing Cooperative: land owned by BVCLT

Saturday, May 13th
10 am to 11:30 am
at
Los Angeles Eco-Village

117 Bimini Place #201
Los Angeles 90004

 

The Beverly-Vermont Community Land trust is located three miles west of downtown Los Angeles, our name comes from the Beverly Boulevard and Vermont Avenue intersection and metro station.

 

The Mission of the Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust is to exercise land stewardship as the basis for creating pedestrian-centered neighborhoods emphasizing affordable housing, work and recreational spaces that are economically and socially sustainable, and that integrate urban living with nature.

Lets put a crack in real estate speculation. Organize for land trusts in your neighborhood!

 

The Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust (BVCLT) is among the leading organizations in Los Angeles specializing in permanently affordable sustainable housing for those who are dedicated to a lower impact life style and have limited access to market rate housing (including those with lower wage jobs, on fixed incomes, or with disabilities).

Everyone is welcome!

Refreshments:  yes

More info:  crsp@igc.org or laraeco@hotmail.com

Los Angeles Area Intentional Community Summit – Sunday, April 23, 2017

We’re putting on the second Los Angeles Intentional Community Summit this Sunday!
It’s for all folks who live in or are interested in community living to get together and create a larger network, to learn about how other communities operate, discuss the issues that affect community life, etc.

Let’s eat some snacks and drink some drinks and get to know one another and our city’s communities. 

Where:     Sugar Shack, 4402 W Pico Blvd, LA CA 90019
When:      Sunday, April 23 at 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Bring:       Veggie Snacks and/or drinks to share + non-throwaway plates, utensils, cup

This is a leave no trace event

Please read details to make sure you’re a fit for this event.

 Please share it with anyone who might be interested!
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National Cohousing Conference May 19-21, 2017, Nashville TN

THE 2017 NATIONAL COHOUSING CONFERENCE promises an amazing lineup of offerings, from innovative approaches to developing new and affordable communities, to potent ways to enhance our vibrant communities.WE WILL COVER cohousing basics as well as hot topics in sustainability and resiliency in both living green through energy efficiency, shared resources, and greener building, to how community sustains us for measurably healthier lifestyles.

The program will offer a tantalizing soup to nuts menu of session choices—something for everyone: those who are living it, those who are developing it, and those who are just dreaming about it. And with all of that there will still be plenty of time for conversations in the hallways, tours, and fun!

For more information, click on the links in the green box, or visit 2017 Conference Questions & Answers.

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 2017 National Cohousing Conference: Building Resilient Sustainable CommunitiesRegister Now!

THE 2017 NATIONAL COHOUSING CONFERENCE promises an amazing lineup of offerings, from innovative approaches to developing new and affordable communities, to potent ways to enhance our vibrant communities.

WE WILL COVER cohousing basics as well as hot topics in sustainability and resiliency in both living green through energy efficiency, shared resources, and greener building, to how community sustains us for measurably healthier lifestyles.

The program will offer a tantalizing soup to nuts menu of session choices—something for everyone: those who are living it, those who are developing it, and those who are just dreaming about it. And with all of that there will still be plenty of time for conversations in the hallways, tours, and fun!

For more information, click on the links in the green box, or visit 2017 Conference Questions & Answers.

 

Are You Following the Burgeoning Tiny House Movement? Check it out March 5th & 6th

Are you Following the Burgeoning  Tiny House Movement?
Great chance to check it out here in Los Angeles:Lara french doors sustainable wood double glazed windows

Hang out with the LATCH Collective and partners


imaginopolis brings us… Tiny House in My Backyard! 

This creative demonstration event will help policymakers visualize the potential of tiny houses as backyard homes and villages, and your presence will show support for this housing option!

Come tour backyard homes in South LA during our open house hours.

Join our Reception for snacks and inspiring, imaginative talks from SolHaus Design, LA Mas, CRSP Institute for Urban Ecovillages at L.A. Eco-Village, THRIVE LA, Makes a Village, LATCH Collective, the American Tiny House Association, and more!

RECEPTION

Sunday March 5th 3 pm – 4 pm

OPEN HOUSE HOURS
Sunday March 5th 1pm – 3pm
Monday March 6th 10am – 2pm

The open house outdoor event and reception will take place at 3833 Third Avenue, Los Angeles.

Register at www.imagineopolis.org/registration  to receive further event details.


See beautiful tiny house works of art:  LATCH Collective (LosAngeles Tiny Co-House Haven)

Please consider donating either $, time, or materials needed to make this event a smashing success! 
(Go fund me campaign is here)

 

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A weekend about Ecovillages and Sociocracy – Friday, March 3 – Sun March 5, 2017at L.A. Eco-Village. Attend any of the 3 events. Follow your passions


Diana Leafe Christian is author of Creating a Life Together and a well-known speaker and workshop trainer in the communities and ecovillage movements. Three events with Diana coming up: Friday, March 3rd at 7 pm – slideshow, How Ecovillages Worldwide Have Influenced the Wider Culture.     Sat, March 4, 10am-4 pm overview workshop, Introduction to Sociocracy for Ecovillages and Intentional Communities. Sociocracy, which means “governance by peers & colleagues” (also called Dynamic Governance), is a highly effective governance structure and decision-making method Diana now highly recommends instead of consensus.     Sun March 5 from 2pm to 6pm workshop on The Three Aspects of a Healthy Thriving Community                                                                                                                                                                   

Come to one or all three events.  See what fits your passions.
RSVP required for all events
: crsp@igc.org or 213/738-1254

All events will be held at 117 Bimini Pl, Los Angeles 90004 in the Los Angeles Eco-Village:

Diana Leafe Christian and friend
Diana Leafe Christian and friend

Here are the options:

EVENT #1
Friday, March 3, 2017  from 7 to 10pm:
Slideshow & talk about Ecovillages around the world: How Ecovillages Worldwide Have Influenced their Wider Culture.  Diana’s tales and stories of beautiful ecovillages on four continents, many of which she’s visited, and how they are beneficially affecting their region, their country, or the Planet.  See reviews here.

Fee:  $5 to $20 sliding scale.
RSVP to:  crsp@igc.org or 213-738-1254
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EVENT #2
Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 10am to 4pm*:

Introduction to Sociocracy for Ecovillages and Other Kinds of Intentional Communities. An overview of this effective governance structure and decision-making method, and one process, Selecting People for Roles (Sociocracy elections), a good-vibe meeting technique you can learn and use in your group.  Learn more here

Fee $70 to $90 (sliding scale).  Note that fees from been lowered for this event.
RSVP:   crsp@igc.org or 213-738-1254

Please note that this is an introduction to, or review of Sociocratic principles and practices.

*Lunch break from 12:30 to 1:30pm: bring your own brownbag or visit one of our many “around-the-corner” cafes.

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EVENT #3

Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 2pm to 6pm:

The Three Aspects of a Healthy Thriving Community. Includes eight antidotes to structural conflict, and overviews of:
1 – the 19 steps people typically take to start successful ecovillages and intentional communities
2 – community vision and mission, and
3 – a clear, thorough membership process.

Learn more here

Fee: $60 to $75 sliding scale.  Note that fees for this event have been raised.
RSVP to crsp@igc.org or 213-738-1254
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Reservations required for all events: crsp@igc.org or 213/738-1254
All three events held at Los Angeles Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Pl, Los Angeles 90004

Pay at the door (the old fashioned way); if paying by check, make out to CRSP
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More about Diana here:  www.dianaleafechristian.org.  Popular lecturer and trainer on diverse aspects of ecovillages, cohousing and intentional communities,  Diana makes a rare visit to Southern California.

Author of Creating a Life Together: Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities and Finding Community: How to join an Ecovillage or Intentional Community, Diana is also the former editor of  “Communities Magazine.”

Diana’s expertise on community decision making and governance processes has brought international attention to  “sociocracy.”  Sociocracy is a governance for peers and colleagues using feedback loops to help an organization continuously improve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mutual Aid Network Cooperative with Stephanie Rearick Sat., Dec 10 from 2 to 4pm at L.A. Eco-Village

Communities around the world are piloting Mutual Aid Networks (MAN) designed to meet life’s economic needs – food justice, work redesign, sustainable energy, community justice, housing and transportation access, travel and culture exchange, etc. Local MANs are connecting in a global cooperative, the Main MAN, in order to support each other’s success and build a network of networks that can engage the 100% in a neighborly global economy.
http://www.mutualaidnetwork.org/ 

We’re hosting a gathering of people and organizations in Los Angeles to learn what the Mutual Aid Network framework can do and explore how it might help us meet our goals – as individuals, as organizations, and in partnership with one another. Those of us who choose to proceed will determine goals and next steps.

 

About Stephanie Rearick
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Stephanie  is founder of the Dane Countysr-akron-hi-14l0247 TimeBank, a 2800-member time exchange, and Creative Director of Mutual Aid Networks. In addition to her work in cooperative economics, Rearick is co-owner of Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse and works as a musician.
DETAILS:
Date & Time:      Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 2 to 4pm
Place:                     L.A. Eco-Village
                                 117 Bimini Pl

                                 Los Angeles 90004*

No Reservations required:  mailto:crsp@igc.org or 213/738-1254
Free event but donations welcome to benefit MAN and Arroyo Sustainable Economies Community Organization (Arroyo S.E.C.O.)

 

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