January 28, 2007
1/14 & 21 & 28 FROM PROTONS TO POLYSACCHARIDES: Basic Concepts in Biochemistry 1-6pm. 50-$150 sliding (for all 3 days). The Strawbale at Maitreya Eco-Village, (N. side of Broadway, between Almaden and Chambers). With Tobias Policha & Nome McBride *CONFIRMATION APPRECIATED* This three class series is intended to provide a basic understanding of biochemical concepts and enable students in further learning and research in herbalism, botany, and more. With a grasp of the basics, a wealth of information becomes much more accessible. We will cover molecular structure, chemical reactions, metabolism, solubility, families of compounds, as well as using phytochemicals as the building blocks of whole plant medicine. No prior chemistry experience required.
Tobias Policha is a gardener, botanist, herbalist, and writer. He co-founded the educational nonprofit Cascadia Food Not Lawns in 1999, and has been studying our local flora for over five years, including assisting the botany programs at L.C.C. and the UO, and graduating from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. He is currently working on a B.S. in Biology at the U of O.
Nome McBride is a farmer, herbalist, botanist, and musician. He is the co-owner and founder of Under the Yew Botanicals, Apothecary of Farm and Forest, est. 2004. He is a graduate of The Academy of Scottish Herbalism and the Columbines School of Botanical Studies, as well as a member of the Northwest Sustainable Wildcrafters Guild.
Contact Tobias at contemporaryethnobotany@yahoo.com
or 541- 513 – 8263
www.foodnotlawns.com
January 21, 2007
1/14 & 21 & 28 FROM PROTONS TO POLYSACCHARIDES: Basic Concepts in Biochemistry 1-6pm. 50-$150 sliding (for all 3 days). The Strawbale at Maitreya Eco-Village, (N. side of Broadway, between Almaden and Chambers). With Tobias Policha & Nome McBride *CONFIRMATION APPRECIATED* This three class series is intended to provide a basic understanding of biochemical concepts and enable students in further learning and research in herbalism, botany, and more. With a grasp of the basics, a wealth of information becomes much more accessible. We will cover molecular structure, chemical reactions, metabolism, solubility, families of compounds, as well as using phytochemicals as the building blocks of whole plant medicine. No prior chemistry experience required.
Tobias Policha is a gardener, botanist, herbalist, and writer. He co-founded the educational nonprofit Cascadia Food Not Lawns in 1999, and has been studying our local flora for over five years, including assisting the botany programs at L.C.C. and the UO, and graduating from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. He is currently working on a B.S. in Biology at the U of O.
Nome McBride is a farmer, herbalist, botanist, and musician. He is the co-owner and founder of Under the Yew Botanicals, Apothecary of Farm and Forest, est. 2004. He is a graduate of The Academy of Scottish Herbalism and the Columbines School of Botanical Studies, as well as a member of the Northwest Sustainable Wildcrafters Guild.
Contact Tobias at contemporaryethnobotany@yahoo.com
or 541- 513 – 8263
www.foodnotlawns.com
January 20, 2007
The Cascadia Permaculture Institute invites you to join some of the Pacific Northwest’s leading permaculturists for this comprehensive Permaculture Design Certification course. ~ Gain a clearer understanding of theory, design, and practice of ecological design through lecture, discussion, slide shows, design projects, and hands-on experience.
Permaculture is a whole-systems method of design that offers ways to create permanent culture by conscious, sustainable use of resources in all aspects of living.
Course Topics Include:
• Permaculture Ethics & Principles
• Water Harvesting, Management, & Conservation
• Mapping and Design Exercises
• Soil Building and Ecology
• Natural Cycles and Pattern Recognition
• Animals in the System
• Observation & Site Analysis
• Forests, Agroforestry, & Tree Crops
• Reading the Land
• Eco-Building & Appropriate Technologies
• Garden Design & Establishment
• Urban Permaculture & Village Design
• Useful Plants and Planting Strategies
• Cooperative Economics
Certification course over 6 weekends from January 20-March 18. Instructors: Jude Hobbs, Toby Hemenway, and guests.
Fee:
$425.00- $475.00 (Sliding Scale)
Early Registration minus $25 by 1/6/07
$50 non-refundable deposit ‘
Additional contributions gratefully accepted for scholarships
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
(541) 514-4979 permaculturerocks@yahoo.com
January 19, 2007
Hello, All
We have bought a house in Eugene and are moving up with some friends. We have a three-bedroom house on .4 acres, in the Bethel/Danebo area. We will be developing the property along permacultural lines, raising chickens and corrupting the minds of our neighbors with all kinds of anti-establishment ideas. 
We’re looking for a roommate who shares our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint in a variety of ways. Right now, we are looking for someone to stay for six months to a year, but our long-range plan includes adding another individual or couple to our community. So, if the right person comes along it could be a permanent arrangement. This could be ideal for someone coming out of Lost Valley or Aprovecho and looking for a more mainstream sustainable option, or a place to get reoriented and decide what’s next.
Please see our ad on Craig’s List for details
https://post.craigslist.org/manage/265162161/ijg9q
or take our online tour at:
http://www.sacpermaculture.com/Taft/RoomAd.ppt
Please spread the word if you know of a suitable person! Contact us at: trtlgrrl@hotmail.com
Thanks! **Denise, Pat, Susan and Cory**
January 17, 2007
Winter Green farm, in Noti, 20 miles west of Eugene, is one of the most highly regarded farms in the West. Here are this season’s job openings.
Farm Work Positions Available for the 2007 Season At Winter Green Farm
Intern Positions
Interns at Winter Green Farm have the opportunity to experience a
well-established organic/biodynamic farm in action. Interns typically
specialize in several areas, as our operation is too large and
diversified for everyone to do everything. These can include
harvesting crops, processing crops, transplanting, hand cultivation,
irrigation, greenhouse work, farmers market vending, packing community
farm boxes, and other misc. farm tasks. We do not offer a formal
intern training program, but there are opportunities to share with
experienced farmers. Informal after hour’s talks can be arranged on
desired subjects by request. Interns generally work 40-hour weeks.
The minimum length of an internship is 5 months and has variable
beginning dates starting in May. Starting wage is $7.80/hour plus
produce. We do not provide housing or meals. We prefer interns to
have had some previous commercial agricultural experience or training,
however anyone that is highly motivated and responsible will be
considered. Interns can move into skilled farmworker positions after
one or two years depending on performance and their breadth of exposure
to various types of work.
Skilled Farmworker Positions
Skilled farmworkers will typically do any or all of the work that
interns do, but typically take on responsibilities for certain areas of
the farm according to their interest and the farm’s need. They also
may be trained to operate farm equipment. Applicants should have at
least one full season (5 month minimum) of agricultural work experience
on a production scale farm. This experience needs to have exposed them
to a variety of work experiences. Multiple years of experience,
experience on multiple farms, and/or agricultural/horticultural
education or training is a plus. We prefer workers who are open to a
multi-year relationship. Occasionally skilled farmworkers move into
very long-term committed relationships with the farm. Starting wage is
generally $8.50/hour, 65¢/hour in benefits, plus produce. Wages and
benefits increase over time. Skilled workers generally work a 40-hour
week.
Temporary or Time Specific Positions
These positions are usually short term (less than 5 months) or
part-time and are frequently tied to specific time oriented tasks.
Conditions of employment and wages are variable according to task,
rates of production, and other factors. Specific jobs we are hiring
for are:
Farmers Market Vendors in Portland
Farmers Market Vendor in Bend
Strawberry Pickers
Basil Hand Harvesters
Hay Buckers
Irrigation Worker
To download an application visit www.wintergreenfarm.com or contact:
Wali Via
folks@wintergreenfarm.com
541-935-1920
January 14, 2007
1/14 & 21 & 28 FROM PROTONS TO POLYSACCHARIDES: Basic Concepts in Biochemistry 1-6pm. 50-$150 sliding (for all 3 days). The Strawbale at Maitreya Eco-Village, (N. side of Broadway, between Almaden and Chambers). With Tobias Policha & Nome McBride *CONFIRMATION APPRECIATED* This three class series is intended to provide a basic understanding of biochemical concepts and enable students in further learning and research in herbalism, botany, and more. With a grasp of the basics, a wealth of information becomes much more accessible. We will cover molecular structure, chemical reactions, metabolism, solubility, families of compounds, as well as using phytochemicals as the building blocks of whole plant medicine. No prior chemistry experience required.
Tobias Policha is a gardener, botanist, herbalist, and writer. He co-founded the educational nonprofit Cascadia Food Not Lawns in 1999, and has been studying our local flora for over five years, including assisting the botany programs at L.C.C. and the UO, and graduating from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. He is currently working on a B.S. in Biology at the U of O.
Nome McBride is a farmer, herbalist, botanist, and musician. He is the co-owner and founder of Under the Yew Botanicals, Apothecary of Farm and Forest, est. 2004. He is a graduate of The Academy of Scottish Herbalism and the Columbines School of Botanical Studies, as well as a member of the Northwest Sustainable Wildcrafters Guild.
Contact Tobias at contemporaryethnobotany@yahoo.com
or 541- 513 – 8263
www.foodnotlawns.com
January 13, 2007
MEETING FACILITATION WITH CARE & SKILL
with Tree Bressen
Sponsored by the Eugene Permaculture Guild
Saturday, January 13, 2007
9:30am-5:30pm
Many Nations Longhouse
University of Oregon campus
Eugene, Oregon
This highly interactive workshop will help you learn how to facilitate
effective meetings, including skills such as:
o What to do when conflicts arise in the group
o Crafting skillful questions
o How to step in when someone is speaking too long
o Alternate formats to supplement general discussion
o Active listening
o And other situations as raised by participants . . .
Please register in advance so we can plan appropriately. Participants are
asked to bring a potluck lunch contribution, with ingredients labeled. To
register, contact John Flanery at jflan@efn.org or 345-6822.
This workshop is being offered on a gift economy basis. Please pay an
amount that feels good and right and fair to you, that you can afford, and
that you can give joyfully. Participants are strongly urged to not let
financial concerns be a barrier to attendance.
Presenter:
Tree Bressen is a group process consultant working with a wide variety of
organizations on how to have meetings that are lively, productive, and
connecting, and how to put their ideals into action. Her base is in
intentional communities–groups of people who live together and have to
deal with each other every day! Her website www.treegroup.info offers
free articles and resources. Tree lives at Walnut St. Co-op in Eugene, Oregon.
MEETING FACILITATION WITH CARE & SKILL
with Tree Bressen
Sponsored by the Eugene Permaculture Guild
Saturday, January 13, 2007
9:30am-5:30pm
Many Nations Longhouse
University of Oregon campus
Eugene, Oregon
This highly interactive workshop will help you learn how to facilitate
effective meetings, including skills such as:
o What to do when conflicts arise in the group
o Crafting skillful questions
o How to step in when someone is speaking too long
o Alternate formats to supplement general discussion
o Active listening
o And other situations as raised by participants . . .
Please register in advance so we can plan appropriately. Participants are
asked to bring a potluck lunch contribution, with ingredients labeled. To
register, contact John Flanery at jflan@efn.org or 345-6822.
This workshop is being offered on a gift economy basis. Please pay an
amount that feels good and right and fair to you, that you can afford, and
that you can give joyfully. Participants are strongly urged to not let
financial concerns be a barrier to attendance.
Presenter:
Tree Bressen is a group process consultant working with a wide variety of
organizations on how to have meetings that are lively, productive, and
connecting, and how to put their ideals into action. Her base is in
intentional communities–groups of people who live together and have to
deal with each other every day! Her website www.treegroup.info offers
free articles and resources. Tree lives at Walnut St. Co-op in Eugene, Oregon.
MEETING FACILITATION WITH CARE & SKILL
with Tree Bressen
Sponsored by the Eugene Permaculture Guild
Saturday, January 13, 2007
9:30am-5:30pm
Many Nations Longhouse
University of Oregon campus
Eugene, Oregon
This highly interactive workshop will help you learn how to facilitate
effective meetings, including skills such as:
o What to do when conflicts arise in the group
o Crafting skillful questions
o How to step in when someone is speaking too long
o Alternate formats to supplement general discussion
o Active listening
o And other situations as raised by participants . . .
Please register in advance so we can plan appropriately. Participants are
asked to bring a potluck lunch contribution, with ingredients labeled. To
register, contact John Flanery at jflan@efn.org or 345-6822.
This workshop is being offered on a gift economy basis. Please pay an
amount that feels good and right and fair to you, that you can afford, and
that you can give joyfully. Participants are strongly urged to not let
financial concerns be a barrier to attendance.
Presenter:
Tree Bressen is a group process consultant working with a wide variety of
organizations on how to have meetings that are lively, productive, and
connecting, and how to put their ideals into action. Her base is in
intentional communities–groups of people who live together and have to
deal with each other every day! Her website www.treegroup.info offers
free articles and resources. Tree lives at Walnut St. Co-op in Eugene, Oregon.
January 11, 2007
EPG Steering ‘Committee Meeting
Jan 8, 2007, at Bryna’s
Present: Aleta, Jan and Nick
Minutes taker: Nick
1. Although some key sc members had previously mentioned they would be unable to attend, those present were nevertheless surprised at the evening’s low turnout. It was suggested that we begin a phone tree, to alert people in the 24 hours immediately preceding a meeting. Nick, Aleta, and Jan will kick it off. We are also curious to follow up further with the list of individuals who had earlier expressed interest in exploring a role within the steering committee - a list in Jude’s possession. Nick agrees to ask Krishna to contact Julie, who attended an earlier meeting and who seemed keen to play a larger role.
2. Nick announced the Spring Bioregional Seedswap is scheduled for 10.30 - 2.30 on Saturday, March 24, at the Native American Longhouse on the UofO campus.
3. Nick agreed to touch base with Warren to determine how best to orchestrate an EPG sponsored event showcasing his knowhow in February. Do we make this an EPG standalone event, or do it in conjunction with the Energy Group (Kathy Ging et al) who, we believe, are putting on an event that month?
4. Media:
a) Website. It was agreed that we wished to pay our server provider an extra $60 to increase functionality - allowing for use of an additional 5 database applications, for example. Jude had concured with this decision in an email prior to the meeting. Jan and Aleta expressed strong feeling that the website represents a central EPG resource and we should do as much as we can to boost content there. Nick recommends putting up the plant list as we are able - in virtual conversation with Brad, they have determined that this can happen without much ado. Jan expressed interest in seeing more information about local conversion projects on our site. He was very excited at the news that Brad is planning to provide a means for people to post their photographs to the site. The group feels this is a very useful feature, indeed.
b) Newsletter. Nick is no longer doing the newsletter. Aleta opined that it would be a good thing to have a newsletter up and running again, even as we currently have no one in the group who appears willing to pick up the ball and run with it. She volunteers to craft a proposal/job advertisement for the role. Nick suggests a concurrent effort to encourage editorial content for the website. He will approach Brad about the wherefores of arranging an area within the site where articles can be webbed and a process that makes this possible.
5. In a recent email, Jenya expressed a wish to surrender her responsibility for managing the EPG membership database. It appears as though the role, at this juncture, requires very little in the way of maintenance. Aleta agrees to take it on.
6. Jan ale rts us to his efforts around a River Road neighborhood event on February 3 he his helping orchestrate. This is an afternoon event. In the evening, is the Dharmalaya benefit event at the Ferrario gallery.
7. Green Home Show Jan 26-28. Bryna is scheduling booth sitters for the event. LVEC will be providing additonal bods as will the Climate Crisis Group. The Energy Forum will be invited to place literature and help table. Bryna will send an announcement to the epg listserv asking for volunteers. Aleta and Jan are taking responsibility for co-ordinating movement and set up of the booth. Jan will attempt to line up a laptop w/speakers to play Jenaya’s Peak Moments DVDs from her recordings in Eugene. Have we put out an announcement asking for literature from people/organizations who wish us to share it at the event?
8. Our next meeting is scheduled for 6.30 p.m. on February 12 at Bryna’s.
