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Eco Expo 2011

earthworks on 01 Jun 2011

June 11, 2011 – Eco Expo 2011

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Come and check out Eco Expo 2011, the first annual sustainability conference on the campus of Spokane Community College. The conference will be broken down in to four areas those being lifestyle, transportation, building and community (that would be us!). There will be over 100 environmentally friendly vendors, flowers & produce, as well as a kid’s carnival. Not a bad way to spend the day. Join us on June 11 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the SCC Lair, 1810 N Green Street.

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Solar Power Class: Eco Depot, Inc

earthworks on 01 Jun 2011

July 16, 2011 – Solar Power Class

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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.

Take a look at some of our Solar Energy kits and/or other materials to learn a little prior to the class. Once of our most popular solar materials is our Voltaic Messenger Solar Charger. Perfect for carrying and charging a laptop. All it takes is an hour in the sun and you have three hours of battery power. The Voltaic Messenger Solar Charger charges most handheld electronic devices. For more information, please go here.

Oh, and did we mention the Voltaic Messenger Solar Charger is a fashionable satchel that puts the power of sun right into your hands? Reason enough to check it out.

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Inland Northwest Permaculture Conference

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When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Category: College: CCS, Community, Home/Garden, Lecture/Seminar, Meeting, Outdoors/Recreation, Things to do

Location: Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr.

Cost: See below

More information: (509) 486-4056
Email: michael@friendsofthetrees.net

The theme is: “Exploring Pathways to a Positive Future”
* 30 to 50 presenters
* Dozens of workshops
* Friday field trips
* Trade Show
* Panels, round-table discussions
* Hundreds of people working for a positive future

Registration:

Adult (early-bird special by August 1) $60
Adult (August 1 to October 1)…….…$70
Adult (After October 1/at the door).…$80
Friday fieldtrips ……………………$10
Saturday daypass …………….….. $40
Sunday daypass ………………..…$40
Youth (13-18) weekend pass………$25
Youth day pass …………….……..$10
Children (12 and under) ………………… Free

**The fee does not include meals.

All in all, we are planning for 30 to 50 presenters. The INPC will feature advanced and beginner workshops. Most of our presenters are from the Pacific Northwest but we will reach outside the region for teachers of some advanced classes. A lot of information will be exchanged!

Our policy is inclusive rather than exclusive. We are open to presentations on the many topics related to permaculture. People working in related fields are invited to give one, or more, workshops, presentations, hands-on activities, or demonstrations and to participate in round tables. If you would like to give a workshop contact Michael Pilarski at the information listed above.

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Green Remodeling: Making your Home Beautiful, Healthy and Energy Efficient

earthworks on 01 Jun 2011

When: 9:30 a.m.

Category: Home/Garden

Neighborhood: Downtown/Browne’s Addition

Location: Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Ste. 200.

Cost: $25

More information: (509) 368-9378
Email: beth@sunpeopledrygoods.com
Website: http://www.sunpeopledrygoods.com/

Learn from architect, Kelly Lerner, how to design, plan and prioritize projects with health, comfort and energy efficiency in mind. Pre-registration is required.

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HOOT Show:West Valley Outdoor Learning Center

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When: 7-8:30 p.m.

Category: Children/Family, Community, Lecture/Seminar, Things to do

Location: West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Dr., Spokane Valley.

Cost: FREE

More information: (509) 328-9900
Website: http://www.rei.com/spokane

HOOT (Hawk & Owl Outreach Talks) shows introduce participants to the incredible world of raptors. You’ll get to meet two live raptors and learn about them from WVOLC’s trained educator. This program is designed to increase awareness about wildlife as well as enhance learning about ecosystems, food webs and adaptations. Bring your whole family for this kid-friendly presentation. Tickets for an REI raffle will be sold for $1 each, benefitting the efforts of the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center in our community.

Come early to get a good seat. For questions or more information, contact REI at the phone number listed above.

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State of the Green Economy

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When: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Location: The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave.

Cost: $10/members, $15/nonmembers

More information: (509) 838-8511
Email: wsmith@greaterspokane.org
Website: http://www.greaterspokane.org/

Third annual event. The “greening” of different industries will force many industries to adapt and diversify. Get an update on the Green Economy from a panel that will discuss clean technology, sustainability, clean energy, challenges and opportunities for clean technology and more. Speakers will include Washington State Sen. Lisa Brown; City of Spokane Mayor Mary Verner; Kim Zentz, CEO Sirti; Ross McFarlane, senior advisor, Business Partnerships, Climate Solutions; and Todd Myers, director, Center of the Environment, Washington Policy Center.

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Slow Food Spokane River: 4th Annual Urban Chicken Coop Tour

earthworks on 19 May 2011

Join Slow Food Spokane River for our 4th Annual Urban Chicken Coop Tour on Saturday, June 12th
from 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Slow Food Spokane River will be pecking around the South Hill this year for
our 4th Annual Urban Chicken Coop Tour.  We’ll scratch around at 3-4
backyard coops of different sizes and styles to help you hatch ideas for
designing a coop of your own!

Once again, you can complete the tour via foot, bicycle or carpool.

After the tour, gather back together for prizes, egg eats and to get to know
fellow egg-ceptional chicken lovers!

Cost : $10  Buy tickets at:  www.brownpapertickets.com

For more information see attached flyer or contact Erika at
dekru…@msn.comor 509.951.7431.

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Aunties Bookstore: Growing a Garden City by Jeremy N. Smith

earthworks on 19 May 2011

Aunties Bookstore
402 W. Main, Spokane WA
838-0206

Jeremy N. Smith
Tue., June 7, 7:00 pm / Mezzanine Jeremy N. Smith is a freelance journalist based in Missoula.  He presents his book, Growing a Garden City, which presents inspiring models of how to achieve locally produced food including city gardens, food kitchens, co-op subscriptions, college internships, and farm work-therapy programs. 

 

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National Trails Day at Fish Lake Trail

earthworks on 19 May 2011

When: 9 a.m.-noon

Category: Children/Family, Community, Outdoors/Recreation, Pets, Things to do

Location: REI, 1125 N. Monroe.

More information: (509) 328-9900
Website: http://www.rei.com/spokane

Join the Inland Northwest Trails Coalition and REI at the Fish Lake Trail to celebrate National Trails Day! Come to the trailhead to pick up your 2011 Kids Adventure Journal and clean up the trail for summer recreators. Bring your family, your bikes, your leashed pets, some work gloves, large push brooms and water bottles and be prepared for fun! Once the trail is free of trash and pine needles, you’ll have an opportunity to hike or bike some of the most beautiful and scenic paved trail in Eastern Washington! This is a great chance to be part of a national initiative for good stewardship of our country’s trails, another great time to get dirty for the outdoors.

For questions or to register, use the phone number or e-mail address listed above.

 

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Training for Transition – Spokane, WA

earthworks on 13 Apr 2011

Location:
Sun People Dry Goods Co.

32 West 2nd Avenue Ste. 200

Spokane, WA 99201

Date:

Saturday, June 11, 2011 – 9:00am - Sunday, June 12, 2011 – 6:00pm

This two-day course is an in-depth experiential introduction to Transition for those considering bringing Transition to their community.  It is recommended for local communities wishing to become an internationally-recognized Transition Initiative.

At the Training for Transition course, you will:

  • Explore how the Transition process increases community resilience
  • Receive tools for community outreach, education and engagement
  • Learn how to summarize the Triple Challenge of Peak Oil, Climate, and Economic Instability in ways that move people to positive action
  • Understand and know how to work with obstacles that have prevented our communities from recognizing and positively responding to the challenge of energy transition
  • Experience ways that local social and economic community can be created and strengthened
  • Learn ways of creating a positive, shared vision for your community’s future
  • Receive support for becoming a Transition catalyst in your community
  • Connect with others who are helping your region transition to greater stability and security
  • Become a part of a rapidly growing positive, inspirational, global movement!

Curriculum:
The course describes how to catalyze, build and facilitate a successful Transition Initiative. It is packed with imaginative and inspiring ways to engage your community, and delves into both the theory and practice of Transition that has worked so well in hundreds of communities in the U.K. and around the world.

Who should attend:
People interested in learning about Transition Towns in greater depth and leaders already creating a Transition Initiative in their community

Preparation:
Participants are encouraged to do advance preparation as listed below:

- Reading

  • The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency to Local Resilience, by Rob Hopkins
  • Transition Primer (free)

- Viewing

Organizer:

Juliet

Phone:

(509) 368-9378

Registration:

Limited to 18 participants. Register in the store or at Brown Paper Tickets:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/168757

 

Cost:
$185 ($40 deposit to secure your place, remainder due by June 1)

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