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Four-Season Permaculture Design Course at The Living Centre
March 24, 2012 to March 26, 2012
Learn about Permaculture Throughout the Seasons, with a Focus on Cold Climates In response to the numerous inquiries from individuals in expressing an interest in taking a Permaculture Design Certification Course, but who are not able to take two-weeks off from their lives, jobs and family responsibilities to attend a residential intensive course, we are excited to offer this weekend Permaculture Design Certification Course. A Full-Year of Learning: from March to January the following year.…See More
Shantree & Lorenna Kacera posted an eventLearn to Propagate Fruit Trees with Ken Taylor at The Living Centre
March 10, 2012 at 9:30am to March 11, 2012 at 4:30pm
Simple Approach, Unique PlantsFor more than 30 years the Ken Taylor has been involved in the study of organic and cold weather farming. His decades of experience and experimentation have made him one of the foremost authorities when it comes to hardy fruit trees and plants. His research and development efforts have enabled him to put together one of the most comprehensive and unique tree collections in the world. Hi share his collection to the public by his hands-on workshops. Most of his…See More
Shantree & Lorenna Kacera posted an eventIntroduction To Permaculture at The Living Centre
February 25, 2012 to February 26, 2012
In this special workshop/training weekend, you will learn about the basics of permaculture. Permaculture is a design science for creating regenerative human habitat. There's something in this presentation for everybody. Whether you're heavy into gardening, interested in making positive change, what to learn about renewable energy, or determined to clean water is freely available, this introductory experience is for you!See More
Shantree & Lorenna Kacera posted an eventTraining for Transition: Building Local Resilience at The Living Centre
November 19, 2011 at 9am to November 20, 2011 at 4:30pm
A 2-day course for those wanting the practical tools and knowledge to set up, run, maintain, and support a successful transition initiative. At the end of the course, participants will: • Understand the reasons for Transition: peak oil, climate change, economic instability and social inequity. • Understand the principles of Transition, Permaculture and Resilience. • Understand of the Transition model and process, tools and ethos. • Experience a vision of a positive fulfilling future, and be…See More
Shantree & Lorenna Kacera posted an eventPermaculture: Visionary Solutions for a Regenerative Future at Norfolk St. United Church - Cork St. Entrance
April 4, 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Are you looking for an empowering and ecological approach to create transformation in yourself, your backyard, and your community? Permaculture is a whole systems approach that can support you in designing your communities, your economies, and yourself to have the stability, diversity, and resilience of natural ecosystems. Join Lorenna and Shantree to discover ways you can provide for your own needs and create abundance in your life -- while giving back to the Earth and your communities. The…See More
Shantree & Lorenna Kacera posted eventsPermaculture Design Certification Course (PDC)
May 28, 2011 to June 10, 2011Four-Season Permaculture Design Course
May 7, 2011 to February 26, 2012
Hart Jansson posted a discussionWater filters
Just found this site http://www.wavesforwater.org/solutions/ which has water filters intended for 3rd world use. I have inquired about purchase of some filters.HartSee More
Blake Poland's discussion was featuredInspiring Quote
good morning, Being unexpectedly up for most of the night with a nasty cough gave me the opportunity to read cover-to-cover a book that just arrived in the mail (funny how many clouds have silver linings!)I thought I would share a passage that I found particularly inspiring and a propos the focus of our group:There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. If the issue is meaningful, people pay attention, see its value, and begin to talk to others. Such passion moves…See More
The next 20 years will look completely unlike the last 20 years. Are you ready? Exciting times are ahead!
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For other useful documents and links, click on the "General Docs" tab above. This page will be kept up-to-date by Hart. If you want a document or link posted there, please e-mail Hart at hjansson@cogeco.ca You can also post documents or links in any discussion or blog, or post a photo or video below. Anyone can join this site, so please invite those who may have an interest.
Key web links: www.transitionoakville.ca
Harbourside Organic Farmer's Market www.market.osfp.ca
Meetup.com for all green events in Oakville www.meetup.com/ecopartners
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The Basics of Resilience
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Slow Money
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Poem on Icelandic vulcanic ash situation
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Power Plant Letter to the Editor + An intended follow up letter.
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