CARBON ECONOMY EDUCATION SERIES SANTA BARBARA

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ZERI systems design with famous ecopreneur and author, Gunter Pauli

Early Bird Reg Wednesday October 29^th!

December 3-5, 2009

Training at Orella Ranch, Gaviota Coast, north of Santa Barbara, CA

early bird registration by October 29 (final registration by November 19)

How can we evolve from an economy based on scarcity to an economy based on abundance?

How can we emulate ecosystems where no one is unemployed, everyone contributes to the best of their abilities and the concept of waste does not exist?

Gunter Pauli, famous eco-entrepreneur and passionate proponent of green development worldwide, will discuss the potential for green jobs to revitalize and reinvigorate our economy with creative systems thinking in the public talk on December 5, preceded by the indepth ZERI training December 3-5. Pauli, formerly the President of Ecover, was responsible for Europe's first ecological factory. He founded "Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives" (ZERI) at the United Nations University in Tokyo, and subsequently established The Global ZERI Network.

Course Fees includes tuition, onsite camping accommodations at Orella Ranch, and organic

catered meals:

$575 Early Bird by October 29, 2009. $675 Course Fee by November 19, 2009

December 5, 2009 - 7pm - Cost $10

Public Talk in Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) West Campus, Fe Bland Auditorium

hosted by SBCC Center for Sustainability, see www.CarbonEconomySB.com for more info

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Pathways to Relocalization with Joel Salatin, sustainable farming and food relocalization

advocate

Early Bird Reg Wednesday November 4^th!

Joel Salatin, fulltime family farmer of the highly successful Polyface Farms, and recipient of the

Heinz Award for Environmental Leadership, is one of the world’s leading advocates of farming

and food relocalization. Featured in Michael Pollan’s book, Omnivore’s Dilemma, and in the

films FRESH and FOOD, Inc., Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms exemplify successful grass farming

and the farming and food relocalization movement. Joel is the author of six books including

Family Friendly Farming, Salad Bar Beef, and his latest, Everything I Want To Do is Illegal.

December 9, 2009, 7 pm - 9 pm

Public Talk: Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Central Library, 40 East Anapamu St, Santa

Barbara. Suggested Donation: $10

December 10 and 11, 2009

Pathways to Relocalization Training - two day training with Joel Salatin - Orella Ranch, north of

Santa Barbara

In this course, Joel will challenge participants to design pathways to relocalization based on his

own very successful model at Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia, and will also include

techniques and directions from the emerging relocalization movement.

Course Fees includes tuition, onsite camping accommodations at Orella Ranch, and organic

catered meals:

$450 Early Bird by November 4, 2009. $550 Course Fee by December 1, 2009

Check out the host of inspiring topics Joel Salatin has planned for the training!
Relocalization Training Outline:
http://www.carboneconomysb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78:relocalization&catid=36:agendas&Itemid=60

Register or learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com

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Soil Food Web, Compost and Compost Tea Technologies with Elaine Ingham –

THIS COURSE IS FULL!

October 30-November 1, 2009. Location: Near Santa Barbara at Orella Ranch

Restoring the Soil Food Web is essential to rebuilding soil health and productivity. Join Dr.

Elaine Ingham, world renowned soil microbiologist, to learn key soil health technologies and

practices. Register or learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com.

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Sustainable Land Management - a two part training with expert instructors Kirk Gadzia

and Darren Doherty

THIS COURSE IS TAKING REGISTRATIONS UP TO NOVEMBER 6th!

Location: Near Santa Barbara at Orella Ranch. May be taken separately

or together.

Part 1 - Holistic Management with Kirk Gadzia, November 10-12, 2009 (*16 CEUs with

Society for Range Management)

Part 2 - Broadacre Permaculture and Keyline Design with Darren Doherty, November 12-

15, 2009.

Sustainable grazing and agricultural land management practices emphasizing soil building,

water conservation, and long range planning for productivity and health. Benefits include:

Improving soil health and biodiversity of rangelands and pastures. Increasing grazing and

wildlife capacity. Increasing annual profits and enhancing livelihoods. Optimally using rainfall

and conserving water. Growing healthier crops and achieving higher yields. Reversing

desertification in brittle environments. Breaking the cycle of food and water insecurity.

Enhancing family relationships.

For cost details, to register or learn more, go to www.CarbonEconomySB.com.

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More on the Carbon Economy Series Santa Barbara…

The Carbon Economy Educational Series offers trainings and public events in Santa

Barbara this Fall on topics of critical relevance to the environment and local economies,

with world class instructors and speakers. To register or learn more about the Carbon

Economy Educational Series - Santa Barbara at www.CarbonEconomySB.com.

A Special Thank You to Carbon Economy Educational Series current sponsors!

El Capitan Canyon Resort, Christie Communications, Santa Barbara City College Center for

Sustainability, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, Edible San Luis Obispo, as well as a host of

network partners both locally and nationally. The Series is currently seeking inkind

sponsorships, as well as cash sponsorships to allow for a Scholarship Fund for low income

students. Learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com.