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Transition EventsFeb 13 2010 - 11:00am
Feb 17 2010 - 7:00pm
Feb 27 2010 - 11:00am
Mar 17 2010 - 7:00pm
Mar 25 2010 - 7:00pm
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Transition PDX"Inherent within the challenges of peak oil and climate change is an extraordinary opportunity to reinvent, rethink, and rebuild the world around us." - Rob Hopkins, The Transition Handbook. The mission of TransitionPDX is to inspire, to encourage, to network, to support and train the communities and neighborhoods of the Portland metro area as they consider, adopt, adapt and implement the transition model in order to establish Transition Initiatives. Starting in July 2008, Transition PDX is made up of a growing network of volunteers working to bring the the Transition model to Portland, Oregon. In this section of The Dirt! you will find information on how you can join us in helping to create a more resilient city, ready to respond to the challenges and opportunities of Peak Oil and Climate Change. - How would such city look? Fostering a resilient community is about developing a community that can thrive despite the challenges brought to it by changing climate conditions and the consequences of depleting energy resources. One of the notable things about the Transition Initiative is the hope that it brings to people. Despite the very real challenges that the future is likely to bring, the enthusiasm in the room at gatherings and meetings can be quite palpable. Transition PDX is sponsored in part by St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Fruit Trees! Reskilling with Bright Neighbor (RESCHEDULED!)Join Randy White from Bright Neighbor for an evening of free skills training on how to maintain fruit and nut trees for maiximum food production. You will also learn the basics of grafting scions (branches from existing food trees) to root stock, creating trees with multiple fruits. Come bring your own ideas, skills, and talents to this community training workshop! This event is part of the re-skilling effort. Location
St. Francis Che Room 1131 SE Oak St.
Portland, ORTransition Perspectives- Exploring Positive Responses to Energy DescentThe second film in this NW film series examining the intersection of Peak Oil, Climate Change and Building Community Resilience. Tonight we will be showing the The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990, Cuba over night found its supply of oil imports cut by more than half. Like virtually all countries, Cuba's infrastructure was highly dependent on access to abundantly available, cheap fossil fuels. With that life line severely damaged, Cuba had to look to create a new low-energy society, including moving away from fossil fuel intensive farming and a highly industrial society. This film, told by the Cuban people, looks at the creativity, cooperation and community that came together to triumph over adversity. Location
Kenny & Zuke's Sandwichworks 2367 NW Thurman
Portland, OR, 97210PPO Meeting-Gardening When It Counts reading circle Chapter 9 (and seed order)Wednesday February 3rd - Gardening When It Counts Reading Circle
Chapter 9 - What To Grow and How To Grow It
Rather than having a specific outline this month, please bring your questions or comments from the chapter for discussion. (Remember this chapter is 84 pp long - it will take you a while to get through it, especially if you are using it to help choose what veggies you want to grow this year!) We will spend approximately 1 hour on the chapter. The second hour will be preparing our seed order. Please remember to bring sufficient funds for your order, with a bit extra to chip in for postage.
Gardening When It Counts by Steve Solomon is about how to grow a sustenance garden under less-than-ideal conditions Location
St Francis Church SE 11th & Pine cafeteria
Portland, ORThe Basics of Small-Scale Permaculture GardensPermaculture concepts can be applied to backyard food gardens to increase productivity, diversify yields, build soil fertility, and reduce the need for weeding and other strenuous maintenance.
In this hands-on workshop, we'll construct a small garden discuss a number of topics, revealing ways to make make backyard vegetable gardening a more rewarding and successful experience, without making it a part-time job or spending a fortune. Topics will include:
Who should attend this workshop: Folks who are new to permaculture concepts and/or new to gardening would benefit from attending this workshop. Runs for 4 hours starting at 11 AM. Bring a lunch!
For more info and registration, go to the Portland Permaculture Meetup site. Location
Tryon Life Community FarmPortland, OR Let's Get Growing: Give your garden a jumpstart this year!We're still in the depths of Winter, but it's already high time to get this year's garden started. During the month of February, there are at least a dozen common vegetables that can already be seeded outdoors, with dozens more that can be started indoors, in greenhouses, cold frames, or cloches.
This workshop will cover the what, when, and how of giving your garden a jumpstart this year by starting NOW! Earlier planting means earlier harvests, and a longer season of fresh, ultra-local produce from your yard. Who should attend this workshop: This workshop is aimed at folks at a beginner or intermediate level of gardening, especially those who traditionally don't begin their gardens until later (March/April) in the season. More experienced gardeners who would like to learn more about season extension will also find this workshop useful.
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