[Scpg] FALL 2005/Permaculture Video Discussion Mtg & Events Announcement List

[Santa Barbara Permaculture Network]

Hi South Coast Permaculture Guild Video Discussion Group members-

Below are events for the Fall you might be interested in relating to
permaculture and other similar topics. Because of personal family issues we
have cut back our organizing efforts temporarily, and therefore don't have a
monthly meeting planned for the next couple of months.  If anyone would
like to
host a meeting for the group please contact us.  

Margie Bushman

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FALL EVENTS 2005:


Tuesday, Oct 4, 2005, 6-8pm
Evening Lecture & Booksigning with
David Theodoropoulous of J.L. Hudson Ethnobotanical Catalog of Seeds
Farmer & the Cook Restaurant, Meiners Oaks, CA (near Ojai)

David I. Theodoropoulos, is an independent conservation biologist specializing
in germplasm
conservation, seed banking, the biology of anthropogenic dispersal,
ethnobotany, and scientific
ethics. He also is actively interested in issues concerning the biological
commons, the cultural
commons, belief-systems in science, intellectual property,
centralization/control vs. decentralization/decontrol, and man-nature
relationships. His special interest is study of the
history, structure and development of the pseudo science of invasion biology. 

On Tuesday, October 4, at 6pm, the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network and Los
Angeles Permaculture Guild host David Theodoropoulous of The J.L. Hudson
Ethnobotanical Catalog of
Seeds - Preservation Through Dissemination (www.jlhudsonseeds.net), largest
grassroots, public-access seed bank, for a Booksigning/Lecture for his
recently
released book "Invasion Biology: A Critique of a Pseudoscience."
(dtheo.org) at
he Farmer and Cook Restaurant in Meiners Oaks.

Invasion biology holds the belief that biological invasions of plant and
animal
species are amongst the most significant threats to biodiversity worldwide.
And
that invasive species cause local extinctions, threaten biodiversity and
drastically alter ecosystem structures and functioning. David Theodoropoulous
through his book "Invasion Biology: A Critique of a Pseudoscience" challenges
the premises and theories of Invasion Biology.

David is an accomplished ethnobotanist, having worked with a Zapotec/mestizo
community for over 25 years. In 1973 he established a grassroots,
public-access
seed bank, The J.L. Hudson Ethnobotanical Catalog of Seeds - Preservation
Through Dissemination. In 1988, he established Las Sombras Biological Preserve
for the preservation, study, and long-term ecological research into the local
biota, and for the ex situ preservation of threatened plants. Currently, David
maintains ex situ populations of plants which are threatened or of
conservation
concern, from South America, MesoAmerica, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, and
eastern North America, as well as Californian plants of concern.

The event takes place at The Farmer and the Cook Restaurant, 339 W. El Roblar,
Meiner's Oaks, CA (near Ojai), (805) 449-8929. Come early for Great Food .
Contact for event Camille Camino, Los Angeles Permaculture Guild(213)
480-8002,
email: camcim at yahoo.com. Books will be for sale at event.
Sponsors: Los Angeles Permaculture Guild, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network,
Ojai Permaculture Guild.

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Straw Bale Work Party - Friday, October 7th through Sunday, October 9th @ the
Cuyama Learning Center at Quail Springs
A weekend of joyous work and learning in the art of straw bale building! Food
and camping are provided, as well as swimming and exploring the beautiful
spring fed canyon here at Quail Springs. We are in the middle stages of
building a gorgeous straw bale building. Work opportunities will include
lighter and heavier options – building walls, preparing clay slip and slipping
bales, and potentially earthen plastering. Activities will be framed around
the
interests and abilities of participants. All ages and skill sets are welcome,
families are welcome. Building experience is not necessary. Join us for all or
part of the weekend. (If this weekend does not work for you but you're
interested to participate another time, please contact us.)
Cost: None
Contact: Cuyama Learning Center
Phone: 805-886-7239
Email: clc at wyp.org>.

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NATURAL PLASTER PARTY near San Luis Obispo
Hey folks its time again for another earthen plaster party!
Come and enjoy a day out on the farm applying the second interior clay 
plaster with friends and family.
Where? Four Elements Farm - found in the coastal foothills outside of 
Morro Bay 
When? SAT Oct 8th from 9am until....
We will be applying a traditional earth plaster made of sand, clay based 
soil and dry horse manure. Learn how to properly mix and apply the plaster 
onto strawbale and rammed earth walls.
Remember this is a party not a workshop, however you will learn something new 
and get real dirty! There is no cost and food and drinks will be provided.
Please reply if you would like to attend. or call 674 5534 and ask for mikel 

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EAB (Environmental Affairs Board, an Associated Students Organization of UCSB)
presents 
Mark Lakeman & Lydia Doleman of the City Repair Project Speaking Tour
Monday , October 10, 7pm -9pm Free admission
New Life Sciences Building room 1001 
Campus of University of Santa Barbara Californai USCB Isle Vista 

Join ecological and community actionaries Mark Lakeman and Lydia Doleman as 
they inspire and guide the transformation of the typical roman grid structure 
of the American city into a vital social commons through Portland's City
Repair

Project (www.cityrepair.org). 

Now a national movement, public place interventions and ecological prototypes 
inspired by City Repair City Repair are happening from coast to coast of the 
United States. City Repair is about communities rediscovering place-based 
democracy, creative ways to empower groups and individuals through ecological 
building projects, including homeless people. City Repair is about literally 
recreating American cities, towns, grids so that people begin to speak with
each 
other again and care about the larger world in which they live.

City Repair is multidisciplinary, combining architecture, urban planning, 
anthropology, community development, public art, permaculture and ecological 
design in projects that transform communities and the public space they
inhabit. 
In the HopeDance issue #51, we had a special issue about City Repair and the 
Village Building Convergence. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/d5waq.

Contact: Eric Cummings notmike721 at yahoo.com, 949 584 4587.

Cosponsor Santa Barbara Permaculture Network and other groups on campus.

LOCATION
New Lifescience Building is on UCEN road, across from Anacapa dorm, on the
east
side of the campus. there's little or no parking there. you can get lucky at
lot next to library, so
people need to park in structure and walk across campus, south east. its big,
its new. 

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2005-2006 PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE: Los Angeles, California 
DATES: One weekend a month for six months. SECOND WEEKENDS OF OCTOBER,
NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2005 & JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2006 
PART ONE October 8 & 9 and November 12-13 2005 Fire, Water, Earth & Air... New
Ecology and Indicators of Sustainability:
PART TWO December 10 & 11 2005 and January 14 & 15 2006 Food, Water, Shelter &
Energy... Earth-Friendly Techniques:
PART THREE February 11 & 12 and March 11 & 12 2006 Creating Community...
Eco-Urbanism and Eco-Economics: 
LARRY SANTOYO, Director, EarthFlow Design Works & The Center of Natural
Design.
With very special guest instructors including:TOBY HEMENWAY, Author, Gaia's
Garden, SCOTT PITTMAN, Director, The Permaculture Institute,
TUITION COSTS $90.00 per day, $175.00 per weekend, $950.00 for all six
weekends
Materials and other fees may apply.Some payment plans and work-trade
scholarships still available.
For loan info contact the Permaculture Credit Union http://www.pcuonline.org/
TO REGISTER & FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: <permaculture at earthflow.com>

In cooperation with: The Terra Foundation & The Center of Natural Design,
Materials & Applications, 
Greening Development and Consulting, EcoHome, The Green Building Resource
Center -Global Green USA & the City of Santa Monica, HopeDance Media, Santa
Barbara Permaculture Network, The Los Angeles Permaculture Guild, The
Permaculture Institute, PatternLiteracy.com, FoodForestry, Guyayaki, Nutiva
Hemp Products, Fountainhead, EarthFlow Design Works,Sustainable World Radio

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Nov 4,5,6th (fri,sat, sun)
Rocket Stove & Rumford Fireplace Workshop 

Hands on Workshop at Spirit Pine Sanctuary
with Berhard Masterson & Betty Seaman
cob builders and teachers, who co-taught this summer at the Natural Building
School in Oregon, teach how to build & make work, these clean burning wood
stoves & fireplaces
Cost $200, all meals and camping provided 
for more info, please contact Betty Seaman at 805-698-3840

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California Small Farm Conference November 13-15, 2005 Ventura, CA
www.californiafarmconference.com

The California Farm Conference serves to protect, support, and 
increase the economic viability of the state's small-scale farmers and their
communities. 
It works toward this goal by holding an annual conference targeting a
diversity

of farmers and other stakeholders who support small-scale agriculture. The
conference 
focuses on finding solutions and sharing information about the issues,
resources, 
techniques, and opportunities vital to the economic survival and betterment
of 
small farms. 

California Farm Conference is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting
the long-term viability of California's family farms. 

California Small Farm Conference
November 13-15, 2005
Ventura Beach Marriott Hotel
Ventura, CA.

Contact us at info at californiafarmconfenrence.com

California Small Farm Conference
P.O. Box 73614 
Davis, CA 95617 

Tel:(530) 756-8518 Ext.38
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www.sbpermaculture.org

"We are like trees, we must create new leaves, in new directions, in order to
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Santa Barbara Permaculture Network
(805) 962-2571
sbpcnet at silcom.com
www.sbpermaculture.org

"We are like trees, we must create new leaves, in new directions, in order to
grow." - Anonymous

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