[Scpg] Occidental Arts and Ecology Center: 2003 Courses
Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson
lakinroe at silcom.com
Sun Jan 12 08:58:59 PST 2003
To all friends of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center:
With solstice just passed and the light beginning to return, what better
time to
send to you our little glimmer of light-- OAEC's 2003 schedule!
We have developed some interesting new courses and events for 2003 a brief
highlighting of those follows. Then we have a listing of all courses
and events
for the year. A complete listing and description of all courses and
events can
be found on our website at www.oaec.org. Our full catalogue will be
mailed in
late February.There is a Registration Form available on this website
that can be printed out and filled in by
hand, or call (707) 874-1557 or e-mail inquiry at oaec.org to receive a
form in the mail.
NEW EVENTS
Seed Saver Gathering
Sunday March 23, 9am — 5pm
This invitational event will bring together school and community
gardeners and
food security organizers who are working to maintain our heritage of
agricultural biodiversity. The day will include a presentation on the
political
and economic context for this work, practical seed saving techniques, a seed
exchange, and time to network and discuss strategies for action with
other seed
savers and gardeners. For more information and an application, please
contact
Renata Brillinger (ext. 222).
Chautauqua
Saturday July 26, 8pm
Come help us bring up the lights for our inaugural Chautauqua! In the
spirit of
the rural Chautauqua tradition, we will present an outdoor theatre verité of
storytelling, historical characterization, local news, music, funny
bits, and of
course, milk and cookies. Space is limited, so advance ticket purchase is
encouraged. Call extension 4 for ticket information.
$10 in advance, $12 at the door
Biodiversity Tasting
Sunday September 14, 2pm to 5pm
Come sample from OAEC’s treasure box of diversity. Thousands of heirloom
varieties have been collected and grown in the Mother Garden during its
29-year
history. Hear about the ways our food system is being threatened by genetic
engineering and industrial agriculture, and join the discussion about
sustainable alternatives. You will taste a rainbow of our favorite tomato
varieties, a dozen different pestos made of basils from around the
world, a wide
array of scrumptious stir-fried greens, and a bountiful "confetti" salad
mix.
Come enjoy the Fall beauty of the land and gardens.
$20 if pre-registered; $25 at the door
NEW COURSES
Fire in the Landscape: An Ecological and Community-Based Approach to
Restoration
and Fire Safety
Brock Dolman, Carol Nieukirk and Kathleen Kraft, with guest instructors
October 24—27
This workshop is a collaboration between OAEC, Oceansong Farm and Wilderness
Center, and the California Native Grass Association. Training topics will
include fire ecology, indigenous environmental knowledge, watershed
health, fire
plans, community organizing, local economic development, and funding
opportunities. The training will include a prescribed burn of perennial
bunch
grass prairie. Enrollment by application process.
Introduction to Natural Plasters, Paints and Pigments
Janine Björnson and Kate Lundquist
July 4- 6
You will learn to make and apply a variety of interior wall finishes
from fine
clay plasters to milk paints. The techniques and recipes we will
experiment with
are suitable for earthen and conventional (sheetrock) wall systems, and
can be
applied to new or existing interiors. With clay, sand, straw, and your
imagination, you can create gorgeous wall finishes that are virtually
nontoxic
and fun to apply
PERMACULTURE
Introduction to Permaculture,
November 14 16
Permaculture Design
February 16 March 1
September 27 October 10
INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES
Starting and Sustaining Intentional Communities
April 18 20
June 29 July 4
Democratic Decision Making
November 21 23
WATERSHED AND FOREST MANAGEMENT
Starting and Sustaining Community Watershed Groups
July 18 21
August 15 18
Stormwater Management
April 5
Sustainable Forestry
July 26
Fire in the Landscape
October 24 27
ARTS
Art in the Garden
July 11 13
Painting in the Garden
September 19 21
GARDENING, HERBS, AND ECOLOGY
Winter Gardening and Seed Saving
August 8 10
Introduction to Birding
May 18
Tending the Inner Garden
May 25
School Garden Teacher Training
July 7 11
July 28 August 1
Medicinal Plant Walk
July 20
August 16
NATURAL BUILDING & CARPENTRY
Carpentry for Women
May 30 June 1
August 22 24
Introduction to Natural Plasters, Paints, and Pigments
July 4 6
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Activist Leadership Skills Training
September 7 14
Biodiversity Plant Sales
Early Spring Plant Sale
April 12 and 13
Summer Garden Plant Sale
May 3 and 4
Fall and Winter Plant Sale and Open House
September 6 and 7
Tours
Green Building Tours
July 6
August 17
Garden Tours
March 30
April 12 and 13
May 3, 4 and 24
June 15
July 19
August 23
September 6, 7 and 21
October 12 and 25
To all friends of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center:
With solstice just passed and the light beginning to return, what better
time to
send to you our little glimmer of light-- OAEC's 2003 schedule!
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We have developed some interesting new courses and events for 2003 a brief
highlighting of those follows. Then we have a listing of all courses
and events
for the year. A complete listing and description of all courses and
events can
be found on our website at www.oaec.org. Our full catalogue will be
mailed in
late February.
NEW EVENTS
Seed Saver Gathering
Sunday March 23, 9am — 5pm
This invitational event will bring together school and community
gardeners and
food security organizers who are working to maintain our heritage of
agricultural biodiversity. The day will include a presentation on the
political
and economic context for this work, practical seed saving techniques, a seed
exchange, and time to network and discuss strategies for action with
other seed
savers and gardeners. For more information and an application, please
contact
Renata Brillinger (ext. 222).
Chautauqua
Saturday July 26, 8pm
Come help us bring up the lights for our inaugural Chautauqua! In the
spirit of
the rural Chautauqua tradition, we will present an outdoor theatre verité of
storytelling, historical characterization, local news, music, funny
bits, and of
course, milk and cookies. Space is limited, so advance ticket purchase is
encouraged. Call extension 4 for ticket information.
$10 in advance, $12 at the door
Biodiversity Tasting
Sunday September 14, 2pm to 5pm
Come sample from OAEC’s treasure box of diversity. Thousands of heirloom
varieties have been collected and grown in the Mother Garden during its
29-year
history. Hear about the ways our food system is being threatened by genetic
engineering and industrial agriculture, and join the discussion about
sustainable alternatives. You will taste a rainbow of our favorite tomato
varieties, a dozen different pestos made of basils from around the
world, a wide
array of scrumptious stir-fried greens, and a bountiful "confetti" salad
mix.
Come enjoy the Fall beauty of the land and gardens.
$20 if pre-registered; $25 at the door
NEW COURSES
Fire in the Landscape: An Ecological and Community-Based Approach to
Restoration
and Fire Safety
Brock Dolman, Carol Nieukirk and Kathleen Kraft, with guest instructors
October 24—27
This workshop is a collaboration between OAEC, Oceansong Farm and Wilderness
Center, and the California Native Grass Association. Training topics will
include fire ecology, indigenous environmental knowledge, watershed
health, fire
plans, community organizing, local economic development, and funding
opportunities. The training will include a prescribed burn of perennial
bunch
grass prairie. Enrollment by application process.
Introduction to Natural Plasters, Paints and Pigments
Janine Björnson and Kate Lundquist
July 4- 6
You will learn to make and apply a variety of interior wall finishes
from fine
clay plasters to milk paints. The techniques and recipes we will
experiment with
are suitable for earthen and conventional (sheetrock) wall systems, and
can be
applied to new or existing interiors. With clay, sand, straw, and your
imagination, you can create gorgeous wall finishes that are virtually
nontoxic
and fun to apply
PERMACULTURE
Introduction to Permaculture,
November 14 16
Permaculture Design
February 16 March 1
September 27 October 10
INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES
Starting and Sustaining Intentional Communities
April 18 20
June 29 July 4
Democratic Decision Making
November 21 23
WATERSHED AND FOREST MANAGEMENT
Starting and Sustaining Community Watershed Groups
July 18 21
August 15 18
Stormwater Management
April 5
Sustainable Forestry
July 26
Fire in the Landscape
October 24 27
ARTS
Art in the Garden
July 11 13
Painting in the Garden
September 19 21
GARDENING, HERBS, AND ECOLOGY
Winter Gardening and Seed Saving
August 8 10
Introduction to Birding
May 18
Tending the Inner Garden
May 25
School Garden Teacher Training
July 7 11
July 28 August 1
Medicinal Plant Walk
July 20
August 16
NATURAL BUILDING & CARPENTRY
Carpentry for Women
May 30 June 1
August 22 24
Introduction to Natural Plasters, Paints, and Pigments
July 4 6
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Activist Leadership Skills Training
September 7 14
Biodiversity Plant Sales
Early Spring Plant Sale
April 12 and 13
Summer Garden Plant Sale
May 3 and 4
Fall and Winter Plant Sale and Open House
September 6 and 7
Tours
Green Building Tours
July 6
August 17
Garden Tours
March 30
April 12 and 13
May 3, 4 and 24
June 15
July 19
August 23
September 6, 7 and 21
October 12 and 25
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