[Ccpg] Fwd: LA Permaculture Guild Newsletter -December, 2008
Bob Banner
info at hopedance.org
Thu Dec 4 01:00:41 PST 2008
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> From: LAPG <santoyo at earthflow.com>
> Date: December 3, 2008 5:00:56 PM PST
> To: info at hopedance.org
> Subject: LA Permaculture Guild Newsletter -December, 2008
> Reply-To: santoyo at earthflow.com
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> :: LA Permaculture Guild
> Newsletter :: December 2008
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> The Happiest of Holiday Greetings to All,
>
> We're celebrating the return of rain to our City of Angels: as the
> landscape greens up, the threat of fire lessens. Still, we must seek
> to always be prepared- and Permaculture Design can help us with
> that. Fire, flood, drought or earthquake- Permaculture has a "Design
> to Avoid Disaster" imperative -see upcoming workshops, links and
> other info below for more information on how to keep yourself, your
> family and your community safer.
>
> For celebrating the Holiday Season, we have some giving, gifting
> (and getting!) ideas for you, too. Please help support eco-friendly
> products, orgs that are working towards our sustainable future and
> our local artisans with your patronage and generous donations.
>
> Hey -what else is coming up? Please let us know! -submit your news
> items, ideas and announcements -and as always, feel free to forward
> this newsletter to a friend...
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> -the LAPG crew -with a holiday toast to you!
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> LAPG newsletter archives
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> That Beautiful Wintery Feeling of LA... we love it !!! -photographer
> unknown
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> SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS & VIEWS
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> Givin' 'em hell...
> SAJE's Slumbusters on KTLA
>
> Thanksgiving, Thanksgetting & Thanksbartering...
> Boom times for barter By Jessica Guynn
> As the financial crisis makes cash and credit increasingly scarce,
> the ancient custom of bartering is booming. Cost-conscious consumers
> are getting creative to make every dollar count.
>
> Obama... say it ain't so!
> James L. Jones' energy views worry some environmentalists By Tom
> Hamburger
> Obama's new national security advisor -leads an institute that has
> challenged global warming.
>
> The Sacramento Smelt Connection...
> Angelenos Heed Water Warnings
> The Department of Water and Power's government customers have cut
> water use by 11.4 percent this year. Residents in multi-family
> buildings have cut water by 4.3 percent and the commercial sector
> has reduced water by 5.4 percent.
>
> The Rights of the Land November/December 2008 issue of Orion
> magazine
> The Onondaga Nation of central New York proposes a radical new
> vision of property rights.
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> WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
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> Tea Fire Community Forum -Santa Barbara
> Dec 13, 9am to 1pm -New Covenant Church, 671 Cold Springs Rd.
> This forum for residents who lost their home in the Tea Fire.
> Homeowners will have access to architects, contractors, interior
> designers, and landscape designers. There will also be the
> opportunity to learn about the permitting process for rebuilding
> from City and County representatives.
>
> Sustainable options for rebuilding will be a focus -- highlighting
> the energy and money homeowners can save by 'going green'.
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> Contact Lindsey Taggart for more details at (805) 963-0583X111 or ltaggart at cecmail.org
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> Info, insight, training, books
> The California Chaparral Institute...the voice of the chaparral
>
> All he's saying is give brush a chance By Joe Mozingo
> "..."It's a real paradox," said Keeley. "You have these species that
> are absolutely fire-dependent. But the one thing wiping them out is
> fire."
>
> TopangaDisasterSurvival.org http://www.topangasurvival.org/index_files/guide.htm
>
> BOOKS
> · Fire, Chaparral and Survival in Southern California by Richard
> Halsey
>
> · Firescaping: Creating Fire-resistant Landscapes, Gardens, and
> Properties in California's Diverse Environments -By Douglas K. Kent
> -Wilderness Press
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> · The Wildfire Survival Guide: Defensive Landscaping to Protect Your
> Family and Home
> By Maureen Gilmer
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> NOT TO FORGET
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> Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety: http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/seven_steps.html
>
> Southern California Earthquake Data Center: http://www.scecdc.scec.org/index.html
>
> Check Out this Animation!
> Southern California ShakeOut http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/simulations/shakeout/
> As part of the earthquake drill, computer simulations of the ground
> shaking from this scenario earthquake were constructed... These
> computer simulations capture the shaking at length scales larger
> than about 300 ft (100 m) and provide detailed pictures of the
> shaking for this scenario earthquake.
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> CITY PERMACULTURE NEWS & NOTICES:
> The Permaculture Solution (R)Evolution Continues!
>
> December 6 & 7, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-5.
> John Valenzuela, Premier Permaculture Horticulturist, joins Larry
> Santoyo
> Topics include: Food Forestry, Rare-Fruit Growing in LA and
> Designing & Building Your Own Home Ecosystem
>
> A Back to The City Movement...
> The Los Angeles Permaculture Guild has one of the largest and most
> dynamic City Permaculture groups in the world -who now work beyond
> the garden to bring sustainable solutions to city planning and
> community activism.
>
> Location: Charles White Elementary School/Auditorium
> 2401 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90057
> (Parking on Carondelet St. -one block from MacArther Park)
> Cost: $90. per day or $175. per weekend More Info: http://earthflow.com/LAPDC0708.php
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> Women's Permaculture Gathering
> Tuesday December 9th, 7:30-9:30pm
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> Hosted by Joan and Camille at: 2709 Medlow Ave. Los Angeles, CA
> 90065
> We are creating an opportunity for Women in Los Angeles who are
> interested in Permaculture to come together, build community, have
> fun and support each others' projects.
> Bring your favorite holiday cookies and other snacks and drinks to
> add to the fun.
> Please RSVP via email to mamabotanica at sbcglobal.net.
>
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> UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
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> Vital
> WINTER SOLSTICE PARTY, an Organic Experience
> Music, Burlesque, Fashion, Fire, Water, Merriment & More
> Friday December 5, 2008
> The Cabana Club, Hollywood
> 1439 Ivar Avenue
> Hollywood, CA 90028
> $20 Advance Ticket Info: Vital.beticketing.com
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> Farmlab Public Salon with David Riccitiello
> Friday, December 5, 2008 @ Noon 1745 N. Spring Street #4, Los
> Angeles, CA 90012
> Free Admission
> New Street Standards and Urban Design Guidelines for Downtown Los
> Angeles
>
> About the Salon...
> Mr. David Riccitiello of the Community Redevelopment Agency, City of
> Los Angeles (CRA/LA) will discuss the Agency's efforts to create
> more walkable, pedestrian-oriented streets in Downtown Los
> Angeles... The Downtown Design Guide encourages Downtown Los Angeles
> to develop as a more sustainable community.
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> SAJE's third annual "Just Holiday Marketplace"
> http://www.justholidaymarketplace.org/
> December 6, '08, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
> SAJE at 152 West 32nd Street, LA, 90007
> FOOD · MUSIC · CRAFTS · MORE
> SAJE's Just Holiday Marketplace is an event showcasing some of LA's
> most innovative artisans, crafters, and 'fair-traders'. Our goal is
> to provide a family-friendly community space for folks from all
> walks of life to come together and support local artists and
> crafters, indie businesses (with a focus on the handmade), musicians
> working to support themselves or self-distribute their music, and
> local/micro-entrepreneurs. We believe that keeping money local keeps
> communities strong
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> Sustainable Solutions Series:
> Dec 6/7 -Food Forestry, Water Harvesting...
> Jan 3/4 -Designing the HomeEcosytem...
> Feb 7/8 -Community & Economic Development...
> LA Permaculture Design Course Series
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> Check this Out !!!
>
> SEE-LA Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles
> The Farmer's Kitchen
> BENEFIT DINNER
> When: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 5:30pm until closing
> Where: The Hungry Cat, 1535 North Vine Street, Hollywood
> Cost: $75.00 per person
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> The Farmer's Kitchen will be a 1,500 square foot community teaching
> and retail kitchen -it will provide job training in food preparation
> and deliver farm fresh food.
>
> Programs and activities to be offered include:
> + Job training in food preparation
> + Cafe serving seasonal dishes prepared with farm fresh produce from
> local California farmers
> + Cooking classes by top LA chefs
> + Good Cooking classes for low-to-moderate residents teaching
> nutritious food preparation on a budget
> + Food processing and workshops for farmers and local entrepreneurs
>
> For Reservations contact The Hungry Cat at 323.462.2155.
> If you are interested in donating to The Farmer's Kitchen, visit the
> online donation page at:
> http://www.farmernet.com/donate/farmers-kitchen
>
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> ECO GIFT Expo
> * Santa Monica Civic: December 12, 13, 14
> * Festival Elements: Speaker Series, Music, Organic Food Court
> Eco Gift is the largest environmentally conscious consumer gift show
> in the world. Eco Gift delivers a stress-free holiday shopping
> experience unlike any other in the country. Presented in a festival-
> like setting, Eco Gift showcases world-class live entertainment,
> socially conscious speakers, an organic food court and on-site eco
> gift-wrapping and shipping.
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> If you haven't discovered the genius of Materials & Applications -
> Drop what you're doing and go discover LA's most creative !
>
>
> M&A FUNDRAISER EVENT & HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
> Sunday Dec 14th, 2pm to 5pm in the courtyard at M&A
> 1619 Silver Lake Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026
> M&A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
> Please join us for a few hours of joy and celebration.
> The mesmerizing Yakuza Lou robotic garden is in full bloom, the year
> is ending on a hopeful note, and we are ready to celebrate! This is
> a FUN-raiser! Suggested donation is $20.
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> WANTS, NEEDS AND REQUESTS
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> Help Teach the Teachers...
> We believe that teaching Teachers Permaculture Design is one of the
> best ways to effect beneficial change. For over 10 years, EarthFlow
> Design Works has provided tuition scholarships to all kinds of
> Educators, from University Professors to HomeSchoolers, Village
> Activists and Family Advocates.
> You can help us help them -so they can reach many!
>
> 100% of your donation goes directly to help educators complete the
> Certificate Course.
> Please Donate to the Scholarship Fund for Teachers and help effect
> Change with Your Change!
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> LINC Housing Goes Green!
> Your tax-deductible contribution will build safe, beautiful rental
> homes for our children, working adults, and active seniors. It will
> also raise the quality of life for our more than 12,000 residents
> through health and exercise classes, after school activities and
> homework support, financial literacy, time management, computer and
> language skills, and internet access.
> http://www.linchousing.org/contact/donate.html
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> PLEASE DONATE: LA Family Housing
> The Holiday Season is upon us. Help bring joy to the our residents
> through your generous donations Please contact <RDevine at lafh.org> or
> call (818)982-4091 x109 for drop-off info.
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> Swan Song for the Lawn...an ongoing volunteer community program of
> EarthFlow Design Works. Help convert resource consuming lawns in and
> around Los Angeles into productive Fruit, Fuel, Food, Fiber and
> Medicine Producing Home Ecosystems! No experience necessary.
> Contact us at info at earthflow.com
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> The Emerald Necklace is a vision for a 17-mile interconnected
> network of multi-benefit trails, parks and greenways touching twenty
> cities and over 1/2 million residents along the Rio Hondo and San
> Gabriel Rivers. http://www.amigosdelosrios.org/necklace.htm
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> Hunger Action L.A. feeds needy people around Los Angeles. They would
> very much welcome donations from your backyard. Drop off fruit in
> bags at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood at 6054 Yucca St. at
> Gower. Tuesdays from 1-5pm or Sundays at 12pm. For more info
> contact: 213 388-8228
> http://www.hungeractionla.org/
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> Help Support A Growing Trend!
> Become a volunteer, Provide needed supplies, Plant-a-Tree program
> Sponsor-a-Vet program. Buy Plants, vegetables and flower
> arrangements. For special orders or for more information on how you
> can help the ongoing projects of the Vets' Garden, contact Merle
> Fishman, 310/268-4062 http://www.gla.med.va.gov/vetsgarden/vetsgarden.cfm
>
>
> PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSES:
>
> An EarthFlow Design Works
> On-Going Monthly Event -Join Anytime...
> The first Weekends of each Month Oct '08 - March '09
>
> Fire, Water, Earth & Air, Designing and Building the Home Ecosystem,
> Economy, Community & Culture...
>
> The 6th Annual LA Permaculture Design Course Series
> . LA Permaculture Course
>
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> A Unique Opportunity...
> Permaculture Design Course in India
> January 15-26th, 2009
>
> Permaculture Design Certification Course taught by Warren Brush at
> the Satya-Jyoti farm (satya-jyoti.com), in the Alwar district of
> Rajasthan in Northern India. Satya-Jyoti is a unique skill-based
> education program that supports young women.
>
> Kolmi Majumdar at info at quailsprings.org or 805-886-7239.
>
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> Permaculture Design & Development Course
> in Ocho Rios, Jamaica April 19th - May 2nd 2009
> Community Development Project with Larry Santoyo, Toby Hemenway,
> Karl Kras & Local Experts.
>
> Island Culture & Food, Beaches, Zip-Line Canopy Tour, Horseback
> Riding & More.
> info at earthflow.com
>
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> ADVANCED Permaculture Course
> Applied Site Planning & EcoVillage Design
> Catskills, New York -May 15th-22nd 2009
>
> One-week applied Site Design for Broad Scale & EcoVillage
> Development. Projects include Site Evaluation: Reading the Landscape
> and Keyline Design, Building Retrofit, Water Systems Design and
> Aspects of Economics & Permaculture.
> info at earthflow.com
>
>
>
> FOR RENT, BARTER, SALE OR TRADE
>
> Room for Rent in LA Perma-friendly home avail 12/1. Beautiful Eagle
> Rock home. East of East LA, close to Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena,
> Highland Park, Glassell Park. It's a great house - incredible views
> from every window - built in the 30s and lots of charm. Has a nice
> yard. Rent is $900/month with $900 deposit. Amenities include gas
> fireplace, gas stove, washer and dryer. Joan Stevens <mamabotanica at sbcglobal.net
> >
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> For Sale: Water Harvesting DVD by Geoff Lawton
> Join Geoff Lawton as he designs and builds a dam and swale system on
> a client's small acre farm. Every detail is covered as we watch
> Geoff and his students build a water harvesting system using the
> design principles of Permaculture. From the producers of "Greening
> the Desert" www.quailsprings.org
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> Compost- Tim Dundon 626-794-1351 theroyalsoil at 2doo.com Tim is the
> King of Compost. He will deliver a huge dumptruck of horse manure
> and sawdust for $80.00 to your hungry soil. He might offer you some
> sage philosophy for free while he's at it.
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>
> Path to Freedom's Peddlers Wagon
>
> Practical goods for your home and garden, including ollas, solar
> ovens, bike trailers and more. From the wonderful Dervaes family
> homestead!
> http://pathtofreedom.com/peddlerswagon/
>
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> Permaculture Books make Great Gifts!
> Gaia's Garden: a Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture By Toby Hemenway
> Permaculture Designers' Manual by Bill Mollison
> and More! http://earthflow.com/books.php
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> Hand Made Gifts by L. Santoyo
>
> Hand-worked & Hammered
> Recycled Copper Spiral Tea Lights
> for Sale or Trade
>
> Other Gifts and Provisions
> at EarthFlow Design Works
> LA Green Drinks
>
> People concerned about environmental issues get together over a
> drink. West Side 1st, South Bay 2nd, Hollywood/Silverlake 3rd,
> Valley 4th - Thursday. Downtown 4th Wednesday.
>
> Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and
> self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring
> together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
>
> STAY LINKED IN LA:
>
> LA Post Carbon
>
> LA Eco Village
>
> Sustainable Santa Monica
>
> Sustainable Works
>
> Farmlab
>
> LA Mycological Society
>
> International Slow Food Movement in LA
>
> Fallen Fruit Maps
>
> West LA Rare Fruit Growers Association
>
> Homegrown Evolution
>
> Green LA Girl's Guide to Los Angeles
>
> Go to Green LA
>
> Edible Los Angeles
>
> Strategic Actions for a Just Economy
>
>
> STAY IN TOUCH:
>
> Los Angeles Permaculture Guild Wiki
>
> Los Angeles Permaculture Guild listserv
>
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> SoCAL PERMACULTURE ORGs:
>
> Permaculture -EarthFlow LA
> Eco-Design for the City of Angels...
> 13456 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Ray, CA.
> info at earthflow.com, 310.383.5495
>
> LA Permaculture Guild:
> Larry Santoyo santoyo at earthflow.com
> Camille Cimino camcim at yahoo.com
> Joan Stevens mamabotanica at sbcglobal.net .
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> Points North:
>
> Quail Springs
> New Cuyama, CA tel: 805.886.7239 info at quailsprings.org
>
> Santa Barbara Permaculture Network: Margie Bushman
> sbpcnet at silcom.com 805-962-2571
>
> San Luis Obispo -Permaculture Ranch
> Larry Santoyo santoyo at earthflow.com 805-459-0452
>
> Santa Cruz Permaculture Guild & Permaculture Meet-Up Group
> Ken Foster ken at terranovalandscaping.com
>
> Farmers Markets
>
> 90 certified markets listed in and around Los Angeles!
>
> OTHER INTERESTING LINKS
>
> Plants For A Future: a data base of 7,000 edible and medicinal plants!
>
> TED: Ideas worth spreading
>
> Tree Hugger's list of cool links
>
> Edible Communities Publications
>
> Hopedance Magazine
>
> Permaculture Activist Magazine
>
> Permaculture Credit Union
>
> Sustainble World Radio Podcasts
>
> Low Carbon Communities Network
>
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