[Scpg] LAPG August Newsletter

[Jennifer Murphy]

August 2007
Los Angeles Permaculture Guild Newsletter

Hey everyone, 

It's a bit late but full of juicy goodness - here's the August newsletter. Get out there and participate in transforming the city.

peace,
Jennifer Murphy
truffulatuft at peacemail.com

Feel free to repost this newsletter where appropriate

NEEDS 
-- Housemate needed. Rent a room in a special place for the right person. Ideally someone with a serious commitment to the environment, someone who likes to garden and doesn't smoke and is a great communicator.  The space is perfect for workshops.  No smokers please. $800/month + security deposit. Highland Park/Eagle Rock area. Joan mamabotanica at sbcglobal.net

-- Quail Springs is continuing to welcome interns to join their team. Work and live "on the farm" up to 6 months. Assist with permaculture development and share in community life.  Projects include food systems, gardening, aquaculture, natural building, watershed restoration, animal husbandry, capital campaign development, and more.  Experience and training not needed. Contact info at quailsprings.org  for more info.

- Support needed for Trees for Children - a new organization created to plant the number of trees that were used in the construction of a home. This benefits Quail Springs where much of the reforestation will happen They intend to turn that desert back into a forest. www.treesforchildren.org 

-- We need 15 gallon pots for our trees which are growing like crazy!  We have big avocados, loquats, asian pears and many more that need transplanting.  We will also take smaller pots, those get used too, including the square ones for seedlings.  Contact Cory, Earth Food Solutions  cory8570 at yahoo.com. We will pick them up if there is enough to make it worth the trip (not very many probably). 

-- Need items for a silent auction. We will be having a fundraiser for our educational organization, EarthBridge Institute, in September and we're looking for items that can be sold at a silent auction.   These can be anything from artwork to good tools to ...?   You will get a receipt for donation, it is a non-profit.   Educational activities include seminars, educational materials, etc, on the subjects of food forestry and permaculture. Cory cory8570 at yahoo.com 

-- Eco Home needs help with promoting their tours - The number of visitors has decreased recently and they are exploring new opportunities to spread the word. Contact Dianne Carter at dcarterpr at earthlink.net. More about Eco Home /www.ecohome.org/pages/index.html

-- I'm looking for a large and inexpensive Los Angeles supplier of humus, black soil, compost, etc, that uses at least mostly organic material.  No "biosolids" from the City with mercury and lead or god knows what in it, for instance.   I need a whole bunch of this stuff and my current supplier is pretty small.  I need someone who delivers by the truckload.  Anybody know of a place like this?  Or maybe several smaller places... Cory cory8570 at yahoo.com

-- Earthflow Design Works seeks: Residential and Commercial Sites for demonstrating Lawn Conversions to Vegetable/Food Forest; Used Vegetable Oil supply/contacts; Web Designers to trade for Permaculture Design Course; Landscape Contractors; Marketing and Promotional Assistants/Commission Sales. Contact Larry Santoyo santoyo at earthflow.com 805-459-0452

-- EMANATE needs monetary and material donations to pull off their next installation, Density Fields, with the Oyler-Wu Collaborative. Be the envy of your competitors! All donations are tax-deductible. Contact jenna at emanate.org or 323.913.0915. www.emanate.org 

WORKPARTIES
Please be specific as possible about dates and times and locations.

-- Aug. 25 & 26 Service Learning Weekend - Come out to learn, work and play on the farm!  Projects may include permaculture gardening, watershed restoration, and more.  All ages are welcome, 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.

SURPLUS
Put it here and share the wealth (give-away, barter or sell)  

-- Young cockerels need good homes. Organically Raised Pet Roosters raised holistically and organically. Hand-raised, these are spunky but adorable young roosters. $10 per cockerel, price negotiable on certain conditions: Buff Brahma (Bantam), Black Cochin (Bantam) , Golden Laced Cochin (Bantam), Partridge Rock (Bantam), Silver Penciled Rock (Bantam), Buff Brahma (Standard). Hens of these breeds may also be available. Jordanne Dervaes jordanne at pathtofreedom.com or 626-795-8400   

RESOURCES
goods and services of interest to the community

-- Available for pre-purchase!  Quail Springs, An Experiment in Permaculture by Joss Jaffe, is an important research and development tool supporting permaculture design and the long term vision of Quail Springs. Pre-purchase the book by contacting info at quailsprings.org.  $30 includes CD, or $10 for CD only, plus $5 shipping.  

-- Hopedance offer: For $250 Hopedance Magazine will give you a full page to do what you want (listings, calendars, ads, articles, art, etc.) plus you get 1,000 copies of hopedance to do what you want. The page would be inside the regular issue of HopeDance. The next issue is on Relocalization.  Bob Banner 805 544 9663 www.hopedance.org 

-- Path to Freedom's Peddlers Wagon http://pathtofreedom.com/peddlerswagon/ - Practical goods for your home and garden, including ollas, solar ovens, bike trailers and more. From the wonderful Dervaes family homestead.

-- Ergonomic Weed Twister by Ergonica - If you wish to remove a misplaced plant or weed and minimally till the soil, try the Ergonica Weed Twister.  This surgically precise tool is made in So. Cal. by people who may be your neighbors.  The Weed Twister comes in three sizes to accommodate different situations and people. Ray Cruz
www.weedtwister.com

-- Compost - Tim Dundon 626-794-1351 theroyalsoil at 2doo.com www.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.  

-- Earthflow Design Works offers the following products, services and skills: Permaculture Land Planning and Design -Training and Services; Jewelry Designs; Clothing Designs. Graphic Design & Photography. See www.earthflow.com for more info

-- Cob-a-nation with Ray Cirino! Ray is THE guy for cob in Los Angeles. His beautiful ovens, benches and other structures can be seen at LA Eco-Village, Path to Freedom and many private residences around the city. Check out his new cob playhouses! He also builds rocket stoves and welds amazing trellises. Hire him to lead a workshop or build something for you. email cobanation at yahoo.com

EVENTS
workshops, booksignings, field trips... put them here

Saturday, August 4, San Luis Obispo
Toby Hemenway Joins Larry Santoyo for discussion and provocative conversation...Topics include: CityPermaculture, Eco-Rural vs Eco-Urban, Localize Enterprise, Peak Oil -revisited . CarPooling from North and South will be Coordinated. Pre-Registration Required -Sliding Scale $20-$45 -to RSVP email info at earthflow.com

Sunday, August 5, San Luis Obispo
All Permaculture Design Course Graduates are Invited...The SLO Permaculture Design Course Trade & Talent Show. Final Presentations start at 11am -Party starts at 4pm RSVP for details and directions... info at earthflow.com

Sunday, August 5, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
South Central Farmers Tianguis Bringing Food to the Hood- Organic produce, Workshops and Food Demonstrations, Music and Entertainment
Every first Sunday of the month, the Tianguis transforms public space surrounding the original 14-acre farm into a site for healthy eating, healthy economics, and healthy relationships. The SCFHEF Community Center & Gallery, 1702 E. 41st Street , Los Angeles, CA 90058
Contact Tezozomoc 818 892-5248 www.southcentralfarmers.com/

Friday, August 10, Noon, Farmlab
Deborah Kaufman | "Thirst" -- Discussion & Documentary Film Screening about fighting the corporate theft of our water. Free. Farmlab / Under Spring, 1745 N. Spring Street #4, LA, CA 90012 www.farmlab.org 

Saturday, August 11, 10 am to noon
Intentional Communities Network Gathering
for and with: those already living in intentional communities, those who want to join an existing community, those who want to start an urban intentional community start-up group here in Los Angeles. No charge. Reservations please:  213/738-1254 or crsp at igc.org Los Angeles Ecovillage, 117 Bimini Place, Los Angeles 90004   

Saturday, August 11, 9:00 - 11:00 am 
Container Gardening Workshop with Carmen Wolf, Theodore Payne Foundation Program Director. Learn how to garden above ground! California natives offer a huge array of options for containers. With a little knowledge about the dos and don'ts of planting in pots and a whole lot of imagination, the possibilities are endless. Register in advance in the bookstore or by phone: 818-768-1802. Fee: $35 members, $45 nonmembers. http://www.theodorepayne.org/

starting Tuesday, August 14 for 6 weeks, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
and another starts Wednesday, August 15th for 6 weeks, same times.
Sustainable Works Green Living Workshops 
Learn how to live more sustainably through a 6 week evening series of meetings covering: Water, Energy, Waste, Chemicals, Transportation &Travel, Food & Shopping. Suggested Donation for Santa Monica residents $25, all others $50. Includes training, comprehensive textbook, and sustainable tools
(water saving aerators, compact fluorescent bulb, organic cotton bags, etc.)
310.458.8716 x1 roth_barent at smc.edu Sustainable Works office, 1744 Pearl St. Santa Monica

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 from 6 to 9 pm at LAEV
An Introduction to Community Land Trusts (CLTs) and Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives (LEHCs) with Lara Morrison, Kay Gilbert, Lois Arkin and others. Reservations Required:  213/738-1254 or crsp at igc.org Los Angeles Ecovillage, 117 Bimini Place, Los Angeles 90004   

Thursday August 16, 7:00 pm LA Green Drinks in Silverlake happens the 3rd Thursday of every month. Casual get together for all who value the environment and green biz. Mixville Bar (back patio of the Edendale Grill), 2838 Rowena Avenue, Silver Lake, LA, CA 90039. 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! To subscribe to the LA Green Drinks list email: lagreendrinks at gmail.com . Contact: (323) 666-2000  

Friday, August 17, noon, Farmlab
"Park(ing) Day" Los Angeles is coming up on September 21, 2007. Come join the Public Salon and learn about what it is and how to get involved. Free. Farmlab / Under Spring, 1745 N. Spring Street #4, LA, CA 90012 www.farmlab.org 

Saturday, August 18, 1 - 9 pm, Malibu
Renewable Energy Fair and Wright Organic Resource Center (WORC)  Fundraiser. Join us as we explore a myriad of alternative energy optionsand enjoy talks and entertainment throughout the day. 
Open House - Review the Resource Center Library 1-7PM. Lecture & Discussion Series 4.30 - 7PM (Eric Lloyd Wright Presentation 6 PM). Open Door Orchestra 7 - 9 PM . $15 - $25 Contribution to WORC 
Wright Organic Resource Center, 24680 Piuma Rd. Malibu, CA 90265
818.591.8992 http://elwright.net/wrightway/location.html 

August 18th (new date) - 10:00 AM  Introduction to the Fiber Arts with Brad Mowers, a passionate fiber craftsman for more than 20 years.  If you've ever wanted to try weaving, spinning or dyeing, this is the place. Fee: $50; a $25 deposit must be received a week prior to the workshop day to hold your reservation.  Class size limited. To reserve a space or ask questions call 213.382.2228. The Learning Garden, Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, 90066, 

Thursday, August 23,  7-9 p.m. 100-mile Potluck and local recipe swap
What's a 100-mile potluck?  It's a feast and a treasure hunt all in one!  A feast which celebrates local foods, and a treasure hunt to learn where one can find locally grown or produced foods. Sponsored by  Environmental Change-Makers of Westchester. This year, in addition to a potluck celebrating local foods, bring recipes too. Please use reuseable dishes and utensils to help make this a low-waste event. http://legacyla.net/transformation/?p=241  Community Hall, Church of the Holy Nativity, 6700 West 83rd Street, Westchester 90045

Friday, August 24, noon, Farmlab
Join Andy Lipkis, founder of Treepeople, for a discussion about all things urban and arboreal. Free. Farmlab / Under Spring, 1745 N. Spring Street #4, LA, CA 90012 www.farmlab.org 

Saturday, August 25, 9:00 a.m. to noon 
California Native Plant Garden Maintenance workshop with Professional Gardener/Designer Laura Bauer. Discover the science and art of garden maintenance. Keep your garden healthy and looking good! We'll discuss how, when and why we prune most native plants and how to diagnose issues as well as identify some common pests and diseases. Fee: $35 members, $45 nonmembers. http://www.theodorepayne.org/

Wednesdays Aug 29 through Oct 10
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training at Los Angeles Eco-Village, in cooperation with the Rampart Village Neighborhood Council and the L.A. Fire Department. CERT is an all-risk, all-hazard training program to prepare neighborhoods for emergencies caused by disasters. LAEV is making this crucial training available to communities and individuals interested in emergency training. Attendance in this class requires a one-evening, seven-week commitment, but it is free of charge. Contact Alex Abbassi at 213 487-7141 or email cert.rvnc at yahoo.com  with Subject Line:  "CERT Training" 

Sunday, August 29, 10:00am - 3:00pm (last Sunday of every month) 
Caracol Marketplace - PLANT SALE, Books, Art, Clothes, Photography, Herbal Medicine/Natural Body Care, Free Community Workshops: Detoxify your Mind, Body and Spirit with Dr. Elena Esparza, Healthy and delicious foods, music, and a mellow vibe. Also this month an Open Mic Session! PROYECTO JARDIN Community Garden, 1718 Bridge Street, Boyle Heights, East Los, Behind White Memorial Medical Plaza, cross streets State and Boyle north off César Chávez http://www.imixbooks.com/caracol.html

Throughout the month 

Survival Skills/Wild Food with Christopher Nyergis
-- Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. - WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP, $34. Here's a chance to create a meal using primarily wild foods, such as cactus, acorns, various greens, and more. We'll also practice several fire-making methods. Arroyo Seco near Rose Bowl
-- Saturday, August 11, 3 pm - WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP, $34. Here's a chance to create a meal using primarily wild foods, such as cactus, acorns, various greens, and more. We'll also practice several fire-making methods. Hahamongna Watershed Park; Pasadena
-- Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m., WEAVING WORKSHOP, $25. Learn how to collect natural fibres and make twine, rope, brushes, sandals, netting, and baskets. A great skill. We’ll also learn about wild foods! Switzers Camp
-- Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, $51. We will focus upon how to extract natural fibres from plants, and how to make rope. Also included will be edible and medicinal plant ID, making fire without matches, water purification, and a short history-archaeology lesson. Angeles Crest Highway in La Canada, and hike into the Angeles National Forest
More info & directions: http://www.christophernyerges.com/schedule.htm

EXHIBITS:

-- Through August 31
Ukendt (Igloo) - An installation by Anja Franke with John Southern and Nicholas Blake. Ukendt is a dome-shaped, outdoor construction of bamboo and industrial felt. The piece is a cold climate icon rendered using warm climate materials and techniques appropriate to Southern California. Emanate, 1619 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026, 323.913.0915, www.emanate.org 

-- through September 2
In Katrina’s Wake: Portraits of Loss from a Natural Disaster
At the Armory, 145 N. Raymond Ave., Old Pasadena. In this powerful project, Seattle-based photographer Chris Jordan portrays the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on a personal scale, framing poignantly desolate details in the ruined landscape. On view in the Mezzanine Gallery.

COMING UP: 

-- Saturday, September 22, 6:30 pm, Malibu
Fall Equinox Potluck Celebration, Potluck dinner, season greeting, music making. $10-20 suggested donation

-- November 17, Opportunity Green Conference at UCLA
Is Green the new Gold? Opportunity Green brings together entrepreneurs, executives and investors focused on building profitable, socially conscious and sustainable enterprises. Explore viral marketing, leveraging the power of online networks to facilitate innovation, how to secure funding in the green marketplace and more....www.opportunitygreen.com

-- EcoNest Quail Springs 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. 

PERMACULTURE COURSES:

September 17th - 30th  2007
Permaculture Design Certificate Course in the South of France with Larry Santoyo & Friends. Course will be taught in English...£350.00  (less than $700.00 US) plus airfare. Includes Meals, Dormitory Accommodations and Transport from local train stations. For More Information: http://earthflow.com/france2007.php Join an international group of Artists, Musicians, Designers & EcoBuilders for an unforgettable Permaculture Design Course Experience near Saint Laurent Sous Coiron, in the Ardeche region in the South of France. 1 1/2 hours driving from Lyon and Nimes airports.

Oct 2007 - March 2008
the 5th Annual Los Angeles Permaculture Design Course with Larry Santoyo. Held the FIRST weekend of each month santoyo at earthflow.com 805-459-0452  note - Larry is still looking to trade scholarships to the course -for- venues, lodging and sponsorship

October 15-27 Permaculture Design Course at Quail Springs with Darren Doherty. Darren has had extensive experience across the planet in Permaculture project design, development & management, with a focus on retrofitting broadacre agricultural systems, and has been identified by Permaculture Co-Originators Bill Mollison & David Holmgren as a pioneer in this important & often overlooked field. Early registration discounts offered:  - $1200 by August 15/ $1350 by September 15/$1450 after Septmber 15. Payment plans, barter, work trades available. This 72-hour certificate program is a 12-day, residential design course (camping and meals included) with 1-day break midway. CONTACT:    Kolmi Majumdar info at quailsprings.org  OR 805-886-7239

SO. CAL PERM ORGS
Los Angeles:
- Earthflow http://www.earthflow.com/ Larry Santoyo santoyo at earthflow.com 805-459-0452
- LA EcoVillage: Lois Arkin crsp at igc.org 213/738-1254
- LA Permaculture Guild: Camille Cimino camcim at yahoo.com Joan Stevens 323-630-4673 mamabotanica at sbcglobal.net.

Points north:
- Ojai Permaculture Guild: Dave White david at ojaicra.org 805-646-9809
- Santa Barbara Permaculture Network: Margie Bushman sbpcnet at silcom.com 805-962-2571 www.sbpermaculture.org
- Sierra Permaculture Guild, Paul Racko paul at sierrapermaculture.org ,
http://sierrapermaculture.org

Points south:
- PC Institute of Southern California (Laguna Beach): Bill Roley DrRoley at cox.net 949-494-5843
- San Diego Permaculture Center: San Diego Economic Conversion Council sdecc at igc.org (619)
255-6111 (new one)

STAY IN TOUCH: LISTS
- Los Angeles Permaculture Guild e-list  https://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/lapg
- Southern CA Permaculture Guild e-list https://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/scpg
- LACity Repair e-list http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/cityrepairla
- Los Angeles Permaculture Guild on Tribe http://lapcguild.tribe.net 

LINKS
Permaculture Activist Magazine www.permacultureactivist.net
Permaculture Credit Union www.pcuonline.org
Hopedance Magazine www.hopedance.org
Urban Permaculture Guild http://www.urbanpermacultureguild.org/  

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