July 2, 2008
Our community meeting this month was on Eco-Villages and Co-housing and we had a great turnout and really interesting information.
Our guest speakers were:
Lorie Saito of SaitoKai is a straw bale expert from way back. She has been interested in "green" building for almost a decade and was a part of the Riverdale Net Zero Project. She is now involved in setting up a co-housing association in Edmonton with one of the designers, Alan Carpenter from Windsong, BC. To find out more visit www.cohousing.ca.
If you are planning to visit Capital X, you can see Robert and Lorie in the Northlands Green Zone. (Which is in the kidszone area of the midway - I hear they are behind the rides and games) they’ve built a straw bale structure complete with solar power and solar thermal heat.
Shanthu Mano of Carbon Busters. Well, Shanthu wasn't really there, but I did an great impression of her. They are building an eco-village just south of Beaumont that will be amazing, and of course carbon zero. If you are interested in knowing more about the village and how you can be a part of it, contact Shanthu at contact (at) carbonbusters.org (to reduce spam I have spread out the email address, to send a message just replace the (at) with @ and remove the spaces).
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The start of summer!
It's officially summer, and it was a great start to our new season yesterday! The festivals have started and gardens are growing, and farmers markets are in full swing.
The community meeting last Wednesday was awesome! Shanthu and Godo presented some surprising information about our footprint here in Edmonton, Stephani brought out attention to the ways our homes are unhealthy - and what to do about it, and Andrea gave us some practical adivce where to go for eco-friendly renovation materials, and rebate programs. And we have a special treat for those of you who couldn't make it to the meeting, the session will be available online to watch here - Todd of 3D Productions was there filming the whole thing - so you can watch it through our facebook page for now, and youtube is coming soon.
Coming up this week...
Wednesday June 25 - Mike Nickerson is coming to town to promote his new book, "Life, Money and Illusion". Here is the write-up for his book;
In recent years, unchecked economic growth in the Western world has led to resource depletion and widespread environmental degradation. Life, Money & Illusion was inspired by the dilemma of having an economic structure that has to grow to remain healthy while facing the necessity of reducing our footprint and establishing a stable state economy to secure ecological viability on a finite planet.
The book launches a review of economic expansion. It examines how growth came to be a goal and how that goal, though once hugely beneficial, is now the propellant for catastrophe. Then, by showing how the economy can be restructured to remain within planetary limits, it points the way to a sustainable future.
Life, Money & Illusion advocates change by shifting the dominant economic paradigm from growth to sustainability. Techniques include:
- Measuring well-being through genuine progress
- Encouraging sustainable investment
- Practical changes such as tax shifting, carbon taxes and monetary reform
- Honoring the Golden Rule instead of the Rule of Gold.
An engaging and empowering vision of the future that celebrates humanity’s extraordinary ability to adapt and evolve, Life, Money & Illusion will appeal to social activists, environmentalists and all those who are committed to a sustainable future.
About the Contributor(s)
Mike Nickerson is a longtime environmental activist, popular educator and the author of three books on sustainability including Bakavi: Change the World I Want to Stay On andPlanning For Seven Generations: Guideposts for a Sustainable Future. He is a founding member of the Green Party of Canada and helped draft the Canada Well-Being Measurement Act.
We are having a party!
Yes it's official, we will be holding a SAGE Summer Soiree on Sunday July 6th. It will be at Riverdale Community Hall (9231-100 avenue) starting at 4pm and ending around 10pm.
What will be happening at the party? I say, "What isn't happening at the party?". There will be live music from some awesome local bands (that's right plural), locally produced beverages from Ambers Brewing, locally produced organic snacks and salads from local gardens, and we invite you to bring a potluck item for the picnic supper (please bring your own plates, cups and cutlery too so we can reduce our waste footprint at this event). We'll have fun and games for the whole family - so feel free to bring your kids.
COST: This Soiree is part community gathering and part fundraiser for the SAGE online business directory so we're asking people to contribute on a sliding scale. Ticket prices are as follows:
Sliding Scale
Adults - $10-15
Students: $5-10
Children under 13 - Free
Tickets will be available at our next meetings (June 25 and July 2), or contact us directly by e-mail, or call 435-5683. If there are any left, they will be available at the door too.
The community meeting last Wednesday was awesome! Shanthu and Godo presented some surprising information about our footprint here in Edmonton, Stephani brought out attention to the ways our homes are unhealthy - and what to do about it, and Andrea gave us some practical adivce where to go for eco-friendly renovation materials, and rebate programs. And we have a special treat for those of you who couldn't make it to the meeting, the session will be available online to watch here - Todd of 3D Productions was there filming the whole thing - so you can watch it through our facebook page for now, and youtube is coming soon.
Coming up this week...
Wednesday June 25 - Mike Nickerson is coming to town to promote his new book, "Life, Money and Illusion". Here is the write-up for his book;
In recent years, unchecked economic growth in the Western world has led to resource depletion and widespread environmental degradation. Life, Money & Illusion was inspired by the dilemma of having an economic structure that has to grow to remain healthy while facing the necessity of reducing our footprint and establishing a stable state economy to secure ecological viability on a finite planet.
The book launches a review of economic expansion. It examines how growth came to be a goal and how that goal, though once hugely beneficial, is now the propellant for catastrophe. Then, by showing how the economy can be restructured to remain within planetary limits, it points the way to a sustainable future.
Life, Money & Illusion advocates change by shifting the dominant economic paradigm from growth to sustainability. Techniques include:
- Measuring well-being through genuine progress
- Encouraging sustainable investment
- Practical changes such as tax shifting, carbon taxes and monetary reform
- Honoring the Golden Rule instead of the Rule of Gold.
An engaging and empowering vision of the future that celebrates humanity’s extraordinary ability to adapt and evolve, Life, Money & Illusion will appeal to social activists, environmentalists and all those who are committed to a sustainable future.
About the Contributor(s)
Mike Nickerson is a longtime environmental activist, popular educator and the author of three books on sustainability including Bakavi: Change the World I Want to Stay On andPlanning For Seven Generations: Guideposts for a Sustainable Future. He is a founding member of the Green Party of Canada and helped draft the Canada Well-Being Measurement Act.
We are having a party!
Yes it's official, we will be holding a SAGE Summer Soiree on Sunday July 6th. It will be at Riverdale Community Hall (9231-100 avenue) starting at 4pm and ending around 10pm.
What will be happening at the party? I say, "What isn't happening at the party?". There will be live music from some awesome local bands (that's right plural), locally produced beverages from Ambers Brewing, locally produced organic snacks and salads from local gardens, and we invite you to bring a potluck item for the picnic supper (please bring your own plates, cups and cutlery too so we can reduce our waste footprint at this event). We'll have fun and games for the whole family - so feel free to bring your kids.
COST: This Soiree is part community gathering and part fundraiser for the SAGE online business directory so we're asking people to contribute on a sliding scale. Ticket prices are as follows:
Sliding Scale
Adults - $10-15
Students: $5-10
Children under 13 - Free
Tickets will be available at our next meetings (June 25 and July 2), or contact us directly by e-mail, or call 435-5683. If there are any left, they will be available at the door too.
Monday, June 16, 2008
SAGE at CBC and Mike Nickerson
Tad and I will be on the CBC Center Stage today - Monday, June 16 during the lunch hour, to talk about SAGE, so if you have only heard about us so far and want to meet us in person ;), come on down to the studio at Edmonton City Center and give us some moral support. Other special guests will be Michael Kalmanovitch of Earth's General Store, and Conrad Norbert of Green Edmonton.
Don't forget about our upcoming Community Meeting next Wednesday (June 18 at 7pm at the Village). The topic is Greening your Home, and our special guests are Stephani Carter of Green Alberta and EcoAmmo, Shanthu and Godo of Carbon Busters and Andrea Jones of Raising Spaces.
We are hosting a touring author at 7pm on June 25 (at the Village-10429-79 avenue). Mike Nickerson is travelling across the country promoting his new book, Life, Money and Illusion. The book launches a review of economic expansion. It examines how growth came to be a goal and how that goal, though once hugely beneficial, is now the propellant for catastrophe. Then, by showing how the economy can be restructured to remain within planetary limits, it points the way to a sustainable future. Suggested donation of $10 - $20 to support Mike on his tour.
Don't forget about our upcoming Community Meeting next Wednesday (June 18 at 7pm at the Village). The topic is Greening your Home, and our special guests are Stephani Carter of Green Alberta and EcoAmmo, Shanthu and Godo of Carbon Busters and Andrea Jones of Raising Spaces.
We are hosting a touring author at 7pm on June 25 (at the Village-10429-79 avenue). Mike Nickerson is travelling across the country promoting his new book, Life, Money and Illusion. The book launches a review of economic expansion. It examines how growth came to be a goal and how that goal, though once hugely beneficial, is now the propellant for catastrophe. Then, by showing how the economy can be restructured to remain within planetary limits, it points the way to a sustainable future. Suggested donation of $10 - $20 to support Mike on his tour.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Joey on CBC!
Listen to CBC Radio One tomorrow at 4pm for a special guest appearance by Joey Hundert
Hello all,
exciting news! One of our own - Joey Hundert, will be on CBC Radio One at 4pm to talk about local food production / security, etc. Joey is an excellent speaker and an authority on the subject, and you are sure to learn more about what is happening in and around Edmonton.
Hope you are able to tune in and give him some support!'
Way to go Joey!!
Maureen & Tad
Hello all,
exciting news! One of our own - Joey Hundert, will be on CBC Radio One at 4pm to talk about local food production / security, etc. Joey is an excellent speaker and an authority on the subject, and you are sure to learn more about what is happening in and around Edmonton.
Hope you are able to tune in and give him some support!'
Way to go Joey!!
Maureen & Tad
Monday, June 2, 2008
Stephani Carter - SAGE Green Business Series
Thanks to everyone who came out to our SAGE Green Business Networking Meeting, and shared about their business adventures.
We were treated to a fantastic presentation by Stephani Carter. I feel honored to have such an intelligent and enthusiatic individual as part of the SAGE community. Her energy and vision is contagious and inspiring. If you haven't met Stephani or found out about all the great and ambitious work she is doing through Green Alberta and EcoAmmo, you are missing out! Come to our meeting next Wednesday night and meet her yourself.
We were treated to a fantastic presentation by Stephani Carter. I feel honored to have such an intelligent and enthusiatic individual as part of the SAGE community. Her energy and vision is contagious and inspiring. If you haven't met Stephani or found out about all the great and ambitious work she is doing through Green Alberta and EcoAmmo, you are missing out! Come to our meeting next Wednesday night and meet her yourself.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Farmers Market Opens and other June Events
Hello all, I just sent out the invitation to the June Meetings and I promised a link to the farmer's markets around town. So here is a list created by one of the vendors, and it has a lovely personal commentary on each of the markets based on her perspective as a visitor. Thanks to Patty from Lola Canola Honey for this great summary!
We also wanted to let you know that we are going to have a party in July!!! It will be at Riverdale Hall, and there will be locally produced food, and *drinks*, games for young and old, live music, and a green business trade fair. Tickets will go on sale soon. Stay tuned for full details.
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Our Green Business meeting is on June 2 - and features Stephani Carter of Green Alberta and EcoAmmo. Details are in the calendar at right.
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Our community meeting is on June 18 - and the topic is Greening Your Home. Come and hear three of our resident experts on reducing your footprint, renovating green, and choosing green, ethival and healthy materials for inside and outside your home. Our guest presenters are Stephani Carter, Andrea Jones and Godo and Shanthu.
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On June 25, We are happy to present Mike Nickerson who is touring with his latest book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay." The book details the differing views on how to be successful in our changing times. One, the "Life" perspective, says we need to preserve and enhance ecosystems and communities, the other, the "Money" perspective, says we need to continuously expand production and consumption.
The event will be a talk and discussion about how these two approaches differ significantly on how to deal with today's most serious problems. "Life, Money & Illusion" outlines new ways of organizing mutual provision (the economy) and a change in priorities that can lead to a long and joyous future.
The presentation will be at the Village and starts at 7pm.
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We look forward to seeing you at the meetings!
Maureen & Tad
We also wanted to let you know that we are going to have a party in July!!! It will be at Riverdale Hall, and there will be locally produced food, and *drinks*, games for young and old, live music, and a green business trade fair. Tickets will go on sale soon. Stay tuned for full details.
***********
Our Green Business meeting is on June 2 - and features Stephani Carter of Green Alberta and EcoAmmo. Details are in the calendar at right.
**********
Our community meeting is on June 18 - and the topic is Greening Your Home. Come and hear three of our resident experts on reducing your footprint, renovating green, and choosing green, ethival and healthy materials for inside and outside your home. Our guest presenters are Stephani Carter, Andrea Jones and Godo and Shanthu.
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On June 25, We are happy to present Mike Nickerson who is touring with his latest book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay." The book details the differing views on how to be successful in our changing times. One, the "Life" perspective, says we need to preserve and enhance ecosystems and communities, the other, the "Money" perspective, says we need to continuously expand production and consumption.
The event will be a talk and discussion about how these two approaches differ significantly on how to deal with today's most serious problems. "Life, Money & Illusion" outlines new ways of organizing mutual provision (the economy) and a change in priorities that can lead to a long and joyous future.
The presentation will be at the Village and starts at 7pm.
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We look forward to seeing you at the meetings!
Maureen & Tad
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Community Announcement Alert
May 8 - Community Announcement Alert
Anyone wanting to know more about Bill C-51 please have a look at our community announcement page. I don't claim to be an expert, but I am concerned about how this Bill could affect our health in the future. I have posted what information I have been able to collect so far, but if you happen to have more information or insights to share with our members, please send it on and I'll add it to the announcement page.
Maureen
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May 8, 2008
Tonight I went to an Eco-Fashion show at Savoy on Whyte Ave. It was organized by Andrew Gonzales of Lucid Lifestyles. The bar was packed with people eager to see what kind of fashions were in store. We were treated to a 20 minute parade of casual and formal fashions produced of natural fibres like organic cotton, hemp, soy, bamboo, tencel, merino wool, silk and more. Whenever possible the clothing is from fair trade and ethically produced sources. The show featured chic and casual apparel, and active/yoga-wear for men and women.
The clothing was available to touch but not for sale at the show. You can see and purchase these items for yourself during the month of May in the funky tent on Whyte Ave, between 104 and 105 street, across from Julio's Barrio.
For more information contact Andrew at 953-4376.
Anyone wanting to know more about Bill C-51 please have a look at our community announcement page. I don't claim to be an expert, but I am concerned about how this Bill could affect our health in the future. I have posted what information I have been able to collect so far, but if you happen to have more information or insights to share with our members, please send it on and I'll add it to the announcement page.
Maureen
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May 8, 2008
Tonight I went to an Eco-Fashion show at Savoy on Whyte Ave. It was organized by Andrew Gonzales of Lucid Lifestyles. The bar was packed with people eager to see what kind of fashions were in store. We were treated to a 20 minute parade of casual and formal fashions produced of natural fibres like organic cotton, hemp, soy, bamboo, tencel, merino wool, silk and more. Whenever possible the clothing is from fair trade and ethically produced sources. The show featured chic and casual apparel, and active/yoga-wear for men and women.
The clothing was available to touch but not for sale at the show. You can see and purchase these items for yourself during the month of May in the funky tent on Whyte Ave, between 104 and 105 street, across from Julio's Barrio.
For more information contact Andrew at 953-4376.
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