Earth Day Spokane

To prepare for the Spokane debut of the BIG RIVER film and another visit from documentary filmmaker Curt Ellis, SCC is again showing the film KING CORN (running time: 88 minutes) – about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation.

Learn more: www.kingcorn.net

Big River (film: 30 minutes) followed by interactive Q&A with filmmaker Curt Ellis

In this follow-up to their first documentary, King Corn, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis return to Iowa to investigate what happened to the pesticides and fertilizers from their acre of corn. They take a hard look at the environmental impact of… conventional farming, from the local river and the Gulf of Mexico to cancer rates in a small Midwest town.  Learn more: www.bigriverfilm.com

free event / open to the public
Tuesday, January 19th @ 11:30AM
SCC Lair auditorium
1810 N. Greene St. · Spokane, Washington

For more information, call 533-7025.

Big River (film: 30 minutes) followed by interactive Q&A with filmmaker Curt Ellis

In this follow-up to their first documentary, King Corn, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis return to Iowa to investigate what happened to the pesticides and fertilizers from their acre of corn. They take a hard look at the environmental impact of… conventional farming, from the local river and the Gulf of Mexico to cancer rates in a small Midwest town.  Learn more: www.bigriverfilm.com

free event / open to the public
Tuesday, January 19th @ 7:30PM
SCC Lair auditorium
1810 N. Greene St. · Spokane, Washington

For more information, call 533-7025.

Local eco-architect, Kelly Lerner, and sustainability diva, Alli Kingfisher will share slides of their recent trip to Sichuan Procince in China to build strawbale homes after the 2008 earthquake that killed 70,000 and left up to 11 million homeless.  The travelogue also includes: Jiuzaigou National Park, Tibetan vernacular architecture and a Tibetan Dancing and Horse racing festival.

Co sponsor S.A.N.E.

January 27th at 10:30 AM

Hagan Foundation Center for the Humanities, SCC Library/2nd floor
1810 N. Greene St. · Spokane, Washington

For more information, call 989-7546.

Running a sustainable farming operation can be a challenge, especially in tough economic times.  Whether you’ve been farming for years, or have a dream of beginning or adding a new farm-based enterprise, you’ll learn exciting new tools & strategies for farm or farm business profitability with the Cultivating Success^TM series of entrepreneurship classes.

The program courses include Sustainable Small Farming & Ranching, and Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Business Planning.  The 12 to 14-week evening courses feature a full line-up of guest speakers, including university experts and successful farm entrepreneurs. Courses are offered by the Cultivating Success Program, a collaboration of Washington State University, the University of Idaho and the non-profit organization Rural Roots, and are taught through County Extension.  The costs of the courses vary, but are typically between $150-250.

For more information, contact Michel Wiman of WSU Small Farms Program or go to the Cultivating Success website.

To register for classes in Washington or Idaho, please contact local sites to register found at the previous links.

Earth Day Spokane—Takin’ it to the Streets

When: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 from 11a.m. to Midnight

· Community booths, vendors, and music/performance outside from 11a.m. to approximately 5 p.m.

· Live music, performers, and food/beverage vendors inside the Community Building Warehouse until midnight.

Where: Main Street (between Browne and Division).

Come Celebrate Mother Earth with Us for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day!

* Dozens of FREE Earth-Friendly Activities for children of all ages, including: planting veggies, building birdfeeders, recycled art projects, sidewalk chalk art, face painting, costume/drum making for the procession of the species, and MUCH more! The WSU Raptor Club will be there with rescued owls and other raptors!
* Live music, roller derby, belly dancing, spoken word and other performance art! Local food vendors will be there all day!
* Art, art and more art! Including: the demolition and reconstruction of seven retired pianos destined for the waste-to-energy plant. They will be re-assembled into one recycled music-making monster!
* FREE admission to films at the Magic Lantern Theater!
* Tours of the Main Market, Community Building and the Saranac Building (the first Platinum Certified Green Building in Spokane!). And demonstrations/activities by dozens of local businesses!
* Eco Depot will be there will all kinds of solar-powered gadgets!
* Live music, dancing and local beverages inside the Community Building Warehouse until midnight!

Molly Callen
Earth Day Spokane Organizer
earthdayspokane@gmail.com
Earth Day Spokane 2010 Blog

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Solar Power – The investment with strong returns.

Learn the basics of Solar Power and what is required to get started.  The cost of the class is $35.00 to include materials and handouts.  All classes are limited to 20 people.

Please contact Nadine Sullivan at 509-924-8803 or email nadine@ecodepotinc.com to register.

Classes are held at Eco Depot, Inc. 1326 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane, WA.
January 23, 2010
9:00 A.M. – NOON

The Eco-nomice Expo will feature Matt Miller of The Nature Conservancy as the keynote speaker from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, followed by a number of informational sessions between 1:00 and 4:00 pm.  The informational sessions will cover energy practices, and green residential and construction programs.  The trade show portion of the Expo will be open from 1:00 to 7:00 pm for Chamber member businesses, trade show participants, and the general public.  Additionally, the Chamber will be holding an open house from 4:00 to 7:00 pm to present the sustainable and green practices it has implemented and its vision for pursuing a sustainable and green business model.

If you are interested in being part of the Eco-nomics Expo or have any questions, please contact Philip Dennis by email or call (208) 664-3194.

Local eco-architect, Kelly Lerner, and sustainability diva, Alli Kingfisher will share slides of their recent trip to Sichuan Procince in China to build strawbale homes after the 2008 earthquake that killed 70,000 and left up to 11 million homeless.  The travelogue also includes: Jiuzaigou National Park, Tibetan vernacular architecture and a Tibetan Dancing and Horse racing festival.

Co sponsor S.A.N.E.

January 27th at 9:30 AM

Hagan Foundation Center for the Humanities, SCC Library/2nd floor
1810 N. Greene St. · Spokane, Washington

For more information, call 989-7546.

Spokane Green Drinks events are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting at 5:30pm at various locations. Green Drinks is a monthly, free and informal networking events for “eco-professionals” and anyone interested in conversation, conservation and/or cocktails.

This month’s Green Drinks will be at SNAP East Sprague Project, 2116 E. First Ave, on January 12, 2010 at 5:30pm.