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Fri May 25 17:32:12 PDT 2007

Quail Springs' May 2007 Newsletter

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Case Study of Quail Springs Published as Master's Thesis through University
of Arizona

Joss Jaffe's case study of Quail Springs' permaculture design has been
published as his Master's Thesis through the University of Arizona.  This
document, Quail Springs, An Experiment in Permaculture, serves as an
important research and development tool supporting permaculture design and
the long term vision of Quail Springs.  We intend to offer the book and CD
for sale soon!  If you are interested in pre-purchasing the book, please let
us know.  The cost of this full color book will be about $30 each including
the CD or $10 for the CD only, plus shipping.  

Permaculture Design and Keyline Design Courses a success - stay tuned for
Fall offerings!

We're thrilled to have provided two great courses this Spring with teachers
Darren Doherty and Geoff Lawton.  A huge thanks to the amazing group of
students,  Darren and Lisa Doherty (and Isabella, Pearl and Zane!),  Geoff
Lawton and The Permaculture Research Institute, our chef extraordinaire
(Simone Temkin - Abundance Catering), the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network
(Wes Roe and Margie Bushman) for their continuous work in spreading
permaculture and fabulous community building, Bidi's Organic Farm based in
Ojai for much of our produce, and the many helpers and supporters that made
these courses happen.   Thank you to our in-kind donors - Abundance
Catering, The Berry Man, Yeoman's Keyline Plow Company, and the Santa
Barbara Pistachio Company.    

We're excited to be preparing for a second Permaculture Design Course with
Darren Doherty in the Fall of this year, further details TBA!  

Our EcoNest is Taking Seed!

We are getting close to getting our county approval for the EcoNest Building
project here at Quail Springs that will demonstrate the use of mostly
sustainable, local, and non-toxic building materials, and the use of passive
solar design. Our Capital Campaign is well on its way, yet we are needing
significant donations to reach our $360,000 fundraising goal. Are you
interested in helping with marketing this campaign, sponsoring a lunch, tea
or wine event with potential funders, or in some other way? During an event,
we will be offering a presentation on Sustainability for a Changing Climate
and asking for support for the capital campaign to support Quail Springs as
a vital resource for our changing times. Please contact Warren Brush
w at quailsprings.org or 805-886-7239. 

Thank you Patricia Krout

Patricia Krout has taken on True Nature Society's (Quail Springs) accounting
and bookkeeping pro bono!  This offers a much needed improvement in the
efficiency of our systems and frees up our resident staff for other
important work.  

UPCOMING EVENTS

Service Learning Weekend- June 30th and July 1st 

Come out to learn, work and play on the farm!  Projects may include
permaculture gardening, watershed restoration, and more.  All ages are
welcome to volunteer and experience is not necessary.  Food is potluck and
camping is nearby.   Contact info at quailsprings.org or 805-886-7239 to RSVP
or for more info.

EcoNest workshops

The beginning stages of the EcoNest will involve workshops in which
builders, home owners, or other interested folks will work with the EcoNest
team in a series of two workshops that give the participant a solid
foundation in understanding this unique system of sustainable building.  The
Timberframe Workshop is scheduled for November 5-11. The Clay/Straw Building
Training is November 12-17. Cost is TBA. If you would like to be on an
initial interest contact list, please email info at quailsprings.org. 

INTERNSHIPS AND POSITIONS

Seeking Summer Interns

Work and live "on the farm" through volunteer internships starting with up
to one month. Assist with ongoing permaculture development of the farm and
share in community life.  Contact info at quailsprings.org with a written
storyline of experience, skills, and interests and for more info.   

Quail Springs seeking part-time Development Director

We are seeking a part-time Development Director (DD) to join our team in an
important time of capacity building for Quail Springs Learning Oasis and
Permaculture Farm.  The DD would be responsible for developing new and
ongoing relationships with foundations and individual donors.  We are
seeking someone who is experienced in fundraising, passionate about our
mission, highly creative and capable of working independently.  Specific
roles would include grant writing and reporting, research, appeal
development, major donor relationship building, event planning, and
collaborating with the Board of Directors and Executive Director. The DD
would work from his or her own home or office while keeping in regular
communication with Quail Springs via email, phone, and periodic meetings.
This person will need to be familiar with aspects of the Santa Barbara or
Tri-County philanthropic and nonprofit community and have 3 years or more
fundraising experience or the equivalent skills.  This position would begin
as soon as possible, with an initial 10 hour/week, 3 month contract with the
intention to grow the position considerably.  Please direct inquiries to
Warren Brush (Executive Director) at w at quailsprings.org or 805-886-7239.  

Quail Springs is a project of the True Nature Society, a community supported
non-profit organization.  

Please consider giving a financial or in-kind donation to help us continue
offering important services to the community.  

TO MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION TO QUAIL SPRINGS ONLINE, GO TO
http://www.quailsprings.org/support.htm
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144442580&u=1385175> 

Or send in your contribution to PO Box 417, New Cuyama, CA 93254.   Thank
you!

In-kind donation needs list: 

*	Bicycles and baskets for quiet and sustainable transportation on the
farm 
*	Chain link fencing for watershed restoration project 
*	Used mixed size lumber for small building project 
*	Graphic design services 
*	Marketing consultation 
*	Event planning services 
*	Farm equipment 
*	Trees and garden plants 

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United States

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