Jan. 19 Lecture: In Search of Real Food and the People Who Grow It
Michael Ableman, organic farmer, founder of Fairview Gardens, and author of “Fields of Plenty,” will reflect upon his journey throughout the United States in search of living examples of what the future might hold for food and nutrition.
Deborah Garcia, who along with her late husband, Jerry Garcia, has worked on a variety of environmental issues, will discuss clips from her recent award winning documentary, The Future of Food.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium, Thursday, Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Free Tickets can be got at the night of the Lecture Jan 19  see Workshop on Jan 21 Sat below  with Michael Ableman and Deborah Garcia

Environment and Health: Exploring the Connections, Santa Barbara Jan-Mar 2006

Sustainable living, what does that mean in individual lives? Understanding sustainability and its importance in people’s lives and to the planet requires education, smart thinking and the ability to make practical changes in personal habits, public policies and social practices. This series is designed to educate and inform students in order to implement lifestyle choices that reflect social commitment and environmental responsibility. Join us for a series of lectures and workshops designed to deepen community awareness of the fragile relationship that exists between people and their natural environment.

TICKETS for the lectures are free and available at the Schott Center on Thurs. Jan. 5 at preregistration and thereafter at the Schott and Wake Centers.Preregistration is required for the workshops on Jan. 21 and March 11 & 12 and will take place on Thurs Jan. 5 at pre-registration at the Schott Center. Thereafter you may preregister at the Schott Center or at the lecture preceding each workshop if spaces are still available.

Jan. 19 Lecture: In Search of Real Food and the People Who Grow It
Michael Ableman, organic farmer, founder of Fairview Gardens, and author of “Fields of Plenty,” will reflect upon his journey throughout the United States in search of living examples of what the future might hold for food and nutrition.
Deborah Garcia, who along with her late husband, Jerry Garcia, has worked on a variety of environmental issues, will discuss clips from her recent award winning documentary, The Future of Food.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium, Thursday, Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Preregistration is required, see details above for tickets.

Jan. 21 Workshop: Fields of Plenty: From Garden to Kitchen
Together, Michael Ableman and Deborah Garcia will reflect upon the exciting future of growing and preparing organic food while a simple lunch is crafted from recipes contained in Michael Ableman’s acclaimed new book, “Fields of Plenty”. Santa Barbara Continuing Education Kitchen, Wake Center, Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Student limit 40, materials fee $20.
Preregistration is required, see details above.

Feb. 23 Lecture: Sex, Lies and Herbicides: The Unintentional Targets and Consequences of Pesticide Use in Agriculture
Renowned lecturer and educator, Professor Tyrone Hayes, UC Berkeley, will explore the little known impacts of pesticides on natural systems and human health. Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium, Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Preregistration is required, see details above for tickets.

Feb. 25 Workshop: What’s Going On in Our Backyards
Environmental educators, Dr.Tyrone Hayes and Dr. Adam Green, will lead a field trip to a near-by location, to discover the unintended effects of pesticide use on the Santa Barbara ecosystem. No preregistration required. Meet at the SBCC bookstore parking lot, wear appropriate clothing and bring snack and water. Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mar. 10 Lecture: Medicinal Herbs and Healing Arts of Indigenous Peoples
Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D. Medical Anthropologist and Director of Four Winds Foundation, will deliver the keynote address of the 4th Annual UCSB Global Medicine Conference. UCSB Campbell Hall, Friday, Mar. 10, 8 p.m. Student limit: 100 for free ticket (fee at the door $20 general / $10 student, or reserve by calling UCSB at 893-2064)
Preregistration is required for free ticket, see details above for tickets.

March 11 and 12 Workshop: Medicinal Herbs and Healing Arts of Indigenous Peoples
On March 11 and 12 Dr. Villoldo and Four Winds Foundation staff will lead small workshops on the indigenous healing arts. Experienced healers from four different shamanic traditions will join him. The program will include a Saturday evening shamanic ceremony. Location: El Capitan Canyon, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For directions: www.elcapitancanyon.com. Student ticket limit: 50, enrollment fee $75. Questions and to reserve general price ($150) tickets: call USCB 893-2064
Preregistration is required, see details above

Cosponsors: University of California Education for Sustainable Living Program; SBCC Student Sustainability Coalition; Community Environmental Council; Fairview Gardens Farm; The Sustainability Project; The Institute of Reverential Ecology; Walter H Capps Foundation; Santa Barbara Permaculture Network; South Coast Permaculture of Southern California; Ocean Futures Society; UCSB Geography Dept; UCSB Environmental Studies Program; SBCC Environmental Studies Program; For the Future; UCSB Office of Sustainability; Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and UCSB Global Medicine Project