Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
info@solwest.org
www.solwest.org
“Neighbors Powering Community” is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25-27, 2008 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system. Fifty exhibitors show tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Keynote speaker Greg Pahl, author of The Citizen-powered Energy Handbook emphasizes renewable resources for neighborhood energy. Alternative vehicle displays highlight efficient transportation technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers).
Join us to hear stories from communities, plus singing, meals, dance and celebration. Visit community tables, hear Diana Leafe Christian, author of "Finding Community" and "Creating a Life Together". Hosted by Columbia Ecovillage of Portland and Northwest Intentional Communities Assoc. For more information and registration: www.ic.org/nica, 503-235-8432.
For more information or to register: 503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org
www.berrybot.org
Tobey Chadsey of Meadowcroft Farm has grafted thousands of conifers and Japanese maples during his 24 years as a nurseryman. In this hands-on class you will learn the techniques, tools and art of grafting, demonstrated on maples. Grafting knives will be available for purchase at the wholesale price of $30; sheaths for $8. Bring your own knife if you have one. Other materials will be provided.
$15 Space is limited. Registration required.
indoors
your own knife if you have one. Other materials will be provided.
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
info@solwest.org
www.solwest.org
“Neighbors Powering Community” is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25-27, 2008 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system. Fifty exhibitors show tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Keynote speaker Greg Pahl, author of The Citizen-powered Energy Handbook emphasizes renewable resources for neighborhood energy. Alternative vehicle displays highlight efficient transportation technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers).
Join us to hear stories from communities, plus singing, meals, dance and celebration. Visit community tables, hear Diana Leafe Christian, author of "Finding Community" and "Creating a Life Together". Hosted by Columbia Ecovillage of Portland and Northwest Intentional Communities Assoc. For more information and registration: www.ic.org/nica, 503-235-8432.
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
Marquam Nature Park Restoration Work Party -
9am-12pm -
Saturday, April 26 -
Join Friends of Marquam Nature Park and the West Willamette Restoration Partnership for a morning of urban forest renewal. Meet at Council Crest Park, see map at http://www.trlc.org/westwillamette/marquamworkparty. Please contact us before coming and for more info. (The site is not wheelchair accessible and could be on some uneven ground)
Free, of course
Outdoor
Water bottle, work gloves, dress appropriate for weather
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
Rekindling The Fire: Primitive Skills & The Lost Art Of Living
Brian Schuch of the Cascadia Survival Guild takes you through an evening series of primitive skills and craftsmanship that are the human birthright: including primitive techniques in building fires, medicinal edible plants, stone tool making, weaving from local plants, shelter and caretaking for community and the landscape around you. These classes will fill quickly, we are only taking 12 participants and many people already have a standing reservation.
$5 per class with registration of a two week session (total $30) or $8 per individual 2 hour class
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
Rekindling The Fire: Primitive Skills & The Lost Art Of Living
Brian Schuch of the Cascadia Survival Guild takes you through an evening series of primitive skills and craftsmanship that are the human birthright: including primitive techniques in building fires, medicinal edible plants, stone tool making, weaving from local plants, shelter and caretaking for community and the landscape around you. These classes will fill quickly, we are only taking 12 participants and many people already have a standing reservation.
$5 per class with registration of a two week session (total $30) or $8 per individual 2 hour class
Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
