[Scpg] SPECIAL ANOUNCEMENT for Earth Day and Meeting Natural Building Network
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Wed Apr 18 10:04:43 PDT 2001
Hi everyone
Hi Everyone
Sorry for the second mailing of the South Coast Permaculture Email
newsletter in a month (happens very rrarely)but would like to announce that
the South Coast Permaculture Guild will have a booth for Earth Day in
Saturday Ojai April 21 and Santa Barbara Sunday April 22 and all welcome to
drop by and talk plus an important meeting of the Natural Building Network
in Santa Barbara and last a press release from Ojai announcing another
great program Watershed Health Event on Sunday April 29 (thank you so much
Akiva and Andrea for your work in organizing events) also Sat April 28
Ecovariety Night at the "Farmer and the Cook:" in Meiner Oaks CA.
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OJAI EARTHDAY ON OJAI AVE IN OJAI 10AM- 3PM Saturday April 21
Call Pierre Constans in Ojai "Pierre Constans" <pierreconstans at hotmail.com>
805-646-6083
to help with the booth or just to stop and talkstory for a bit about
upcoming events for the SCPGuild and Ojai Permaculture Guild
SANTA BARBARA EARTHDAY 10-5PM SUNDAY APRIL 22
IN SUNKEN GARDEN SB COURTHOUSE DOWNTOWN E. ANAPAMU
Call Margie Bushman in SB 805-962-2571 or email sbpcnet at silcom.com
to help with the booth or just to stop and talkstory for a bit about
upcoming events for the Guild
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April 29 Natural Building Network meeting w/ Gary Duncan in Santa Barbara
All NBN members and friends are invited to an NBN meeting on April 29, Sunday,
6:30pm to 9pm
at the Hatch & Parent community meeting room [ 1018 State St.,
S.B.]
to hear Gary Duncan, founder and director of Smart Shelter Network in Colorado.
He will describe his work with natural building techniques to foster
sustainable structures and to avoid the use of toxic building materials.
We also invite local architects/builders/artisans to speak for 3-5 minutes
about their current projects pertinent to the aims of Natural Builders
Network. Please respond by April 10 if you are interested in speaking that
evening.
Our agenda will include a 20 minute talk from Gary Duncan, time for 6-8
local speakers, and then questions for any of the speakers until 9pm.
Coffee will be served from 6:30pm in the building reception area. The NBN
meeting will begin promptly at 7pm.
Any questions? Please contact
<mailto:MAFroley at MindSpring.com>MAFroley at MindSpring<mailto:MAFroley at MindSpring.com>.com
The Natural Builders Network listserv was birthed after a half-day workshop
with Gary Duncan from smartshelter.com (on November 11, 2000). The listserv
is a way to keep the energy flowing and the communications moving regarding
creating a Network of Natural Builders in the area from San Luis Obispo to
San Diego. The idea is to create a network of engineers, builders,
architects, insurance agents, lenders, contractors, strawbale construction
folks and attorneys "to compete with the non-renewable toxic and
environmentally destructive aspects of conventional building." (Gary Duncan)
If you are interested in joining, simply send a message to
majordomo at omnipost.com and type in subscribe NBN.
Coordinator of the NBN Mary Ann Froley 1 El Vedado Lane #16 Santa Barbara
CA 93105
mafroley at mindspring.com
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News Release April 17, 2001
Contact: Akiva Werbalowsky, <seedmind at usa.net> 805-646-1136
Watershed Health Event:
Riparian EcoManagement & Arundo Donax-Giant River Reed
(Ojai, CA) -- "Riparian EcoManagement & Arundo Donax-Giant River Reed" is a
unique learning event designed to enhance watershed restoration skills,
meet challenges from invasive species, and prepare environmentalists for
rewarding opportunities vital to healthy local communities.
It happens Sunday April 29 at a home botanic garden and Arundo Learning
Center in Matilija Canyon near Ojai, and is sponsored by Ecospirit, a
California educational non-profit.
Arundo Donax-Giant River Reed severely restricts native California plants
and animals through invasive overcompetition in previously balanced
ecosystems. Property and environmental threats associated with Arundo are
strong incentives to meet this challenge now, avoiding much higher costs
and loss of native diversity. Public, private, and community organizations
currently seek trained environmentalists to provide stewardship in our
precious watersheds, and that's what this crucially-timed gathering is about.
The deliciously catered event features presentations from growing edge
leaders in watershed health awareness, including Matilija Coalition
founder Paul Jenkin, environmental artist Skip Schuckmann, ecological
designer/botanist Akiva Werbalowsky, members of the Ventura County Arundo
Task Force, and many special guests
Organic meals showcase vibrant, satisfying foods, and comfortable
overnight guest accommodations are available Saturday and Sunday nights.
There will be time to relax and enjoy the lovely creekside and garden
settings, or meet new friends and professional contacts.
Workshop begins Sunday April 29 at 9:15am with watershed overview,
discussion of Arundo habitat impacts, control methods, eradication
demonstrations, native eco-restoration techniques, community collaboration
strategies, and the use of GPS (Global Positioning System) technology in
watershed mapping.
Lunch is 1pm and celebration dinner is 6pm, followed by a fire-circle
social with live music. Overnight guests enjoy an informal breakfast
Monday 8:30 am, and may continue with workshop projects.
Event Fees are sliding scale, suggested $49 per day which includes meals.
Barter-exchange is possible if completed prior to event.
CEU credits are available, and the event takes place "Rain or Shine."
Register by sending a check to: Ecospirit, PO Box 1766, Ojai, CA 93024
For more info and/or to receive future event notices, please email Andrea
Rolston <andrea at ecojai.org> or phone (805)646-1136
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ALSO:
•Saturday, April 28 at 7pm is ECOVARIETY NIGHT, open to everyone and is one
of the most positive regular social events in the bioregion! Join us for
great live music, performance art, poetry, thoughtful discussions, local
organic foods, tea, and desserts at the new organic store "The Farmer & The
Cook" 339 W. El Roblar in Meiners Oaks, phone: 640-9608. Suggested donation
is $3 and refreshments are included.
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Mail Address South Coast Permaculture Guild and Santa Barbara
Permaculture Network
224E Figueroa ST #C
Santa Barbara CA 93101
South Coast Permaculture Guild Contacts and other Organizations of Interest
South Coast Permaculture Guild Margie Bushman sbpcnet at silcom.com 805-962-2571
Santa Barbara Permaculture Network: Margie Bushman sbpcnet at silcom.com
805-962-2571
Ojai Permaculture Guild: Dave White artdetour at mac.com 805-646-9809
Central Coast Permaculture Guild: Rob Kimmel zigge at aol.com 805-438-5745
San Diego Permaculture Center: San Diego Economic Conversion Council
sdecc at igc.org (619) 298-8879
Cal Poly Student Farm in SLO:The SARC (Sustainable Ag Resource Center)
805-756-5086
Hunter
Francis wfrancis at calpoly.edu
Long Beach Organics: David
Krieger-DeWitt dakd at earthlink.net 562-438-9000
Southern East Sierra: Tom
Drummond 760-377-5011
Pc Institute of Southern Cal: Bill
Roley DrRoley at aol.com 949-494-5843
Santoyo&Associates santoyo at earthflow.com
800-469-5857
LA EcoVillage: Lois
Arkin crsp at igc.org 213/738-1254
Permaculture Activist Magazine Website <http://www.permacultureactivist.net>
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