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Community Calendar Page
"Never doubt that a small group of dedicated
citizens can change the world --- indeed, that's the only thing that ever has."
~ Margaret Mead
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July 2010
July 14, 2010
Bellingham Chapter of Solar WA Pesentation: "Living Machines"
Ecologically based wastewater treatment and recycling. with Henning Gatz, Aquacare Environment Inc.
Open to the public.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: ReSources Sustainable Living Center, Guide Meridian, Bellingham
Cost: Free
Contact:
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July 7, 2010
Green Drinks Bellingham
The Bellingham Green Drinks is hosted by RE Sources at varying locations. 21+ only. Green Drinks is an
organic networking session that started in London, England and has since caught fire around the world.
Like-minded individuals in places from Hong Kong to India, Sweden to South Africa meet every month to catch-up,
network and talk about the latest green issues. According to greendrinks.org, “These events are very simple and
unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments
of serendipity.” The best part about Green Drinks is that there is no structure, just good people meeting at a
regular place and time.
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center, 555 Harris Avenue, Bellingham
Cost: Free
Contact:
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July 8, 2010
Appliance Repair Workshop
Home appliance not working right? Don't trash it yet. Rod Taylor and Sergey Polishuk, repair technicians
at Appliance Depot, are giving FREE appliance maintenance workshops every second Thursday of the month. Taylor
and Polishuk will share maintenance tips and provide hands-on demonstrations of easy repairs for washers, dryers,
ranges, fridges and freezers.
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 802 Marine Drive, Bellingham
Cost: Free
Contact: 527-2646 or www.reuseworks.org
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July 9, 2010
In It for the Long Haul: Social Permaculture and Transition with Starhawk, Bill Aal, and music by
special guest Dana Lyons
The evening will be an interactive event exploring how we can sustain our selves, our relationships,
community and the places we live for the long haul. Starhawk is the author of eleven books, including The
Spiral Dance, The Fifth Sacred Thing, The Earth Path and her latest, The Last Wild Witch, a picture book
for children and winner of the Silver Nautilus award. Starhawk also teaches workshops in earth-based and
feminist spirituality and courses in permaculture and regenerative design. www.earthactivisttraining.org.
She blogs at www.starhawksblog.org and her website is www.starhawk.org. William Aal is deeply involved in
social and environmental justice work with a particular focus on agricultural sustainability and social
healing. Versed in opening the imagination, awakening people’s best thinking and inspiring group
transformation. A former manager in the non-profit and information technology worlds, he co-founded
Riseup.net to build computer-based communications networks for activists. Sponsored by Earth Activist
Training, and co-sponsored by Presence Studio, Transition Whatcom, Sustainable Bellingham, and RE Sources
for Sustainable Communities.
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Presence Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
Cost: $10-$25 sliding scale, as a fundraiser for Earth Activist Training, and Transition Whatcom
Contact:
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July 10, 2010
Letting Go of Clutter: An Introductory Workshop
Clutter drains your energy, gets in your way, distracts you from what's important, and doesn't have a
real place or use in your life. Physical clutter is often connected to mental and emotional clutter. Whether
clutter is a minor annoyance or a major issue, this workshop is an important first step in creating the
space for the life you want to live. Carolyn Koehnline, MA, LMHC, is a local psychotherapist in private
practice. She has taught clutter classes and workshops for many years and takes a creative approach to
helping adults navigate the practical realities of life.
Time: 9:00 AM to 12 N
Location: WCC - Cascade 105
Cost: $35
Contact:
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July 5, 2010
North Sound Baykeeper Beaches Cleanup
5th of July cleanups at Marine Park, Locust Beach, and Cherry Point. The weather looks like it'll be beautiful,
and after the cleanup is done is a great time to hang out with the family and discover new critters and enjoy the day.
Hope to see you out! For the Marine Park Beach cleanup, we'll meet at Marine Park in Fairhaven at 9:30 am. Lee First
of RE Sources' North Sound Baykeeper team will be on hand with our cool new display on marine plastics. From Marine Park,
one crew will clean southward around the point and back. A second crew will follow Eleanor Hines of Surfrider Foundation
to Locust Beach, parking at the Bellingham Kiteboarding center and cleaning from there. Plan on pick-up activities to
continue until noon. The Cherry Point beach cleanup will be from 10 am to noon. Join Matt Krogh of the North Sound
Baykeeper team at the end of Gulf Rd (west on Main St. in Ferndale, continue onto Mountain View Rd., angle right on
Rainbow Rd. [4.8 miles from the Nooksack bridge], swoop left onto Henry Johnson Rd. going west, turn left onto Gulf
Rd. Park at pull-out by beach.) Bring buckets with handles if you've got 'em. We'll consolidate into bags
at the collection point (buckets are also better for sharp objects) and good gloves and shoes. Also consider long pants,
as collecting litter can lead to injuries. Finally, sun protection (hah!). How about "weather appropriate clothing?"
Time: See Above
Location: See Above
Cost:
Contact: Matt (mattk@re-sources.org; 360-820-2938), Lee (leef@re-sources.org), Eleanor
(eleanorehines@gmail.com, 215-287-0043)
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Get Gardening Kick-Off Event!
Once a month, every month April through September - Get local, get outside, get to Village
Books, and Get Gardening! Once a month, April through September we'll offer a series event designed
to spark your creativity and get you digging. Watch for details each month!
July 10, 2010
Bakerview Nursery Free Gardening Seminars: Herbalicious Gourmet
You'll learn about which herbs grow well in Whatcom County, and which types of locations work best for
specific herbs. Also included will be suggestions for different culinary and tea uses of herbs as well as
discussion of drying and preserving technique. Please call us to pre-register for seminars.
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Bakerview Nursery & Garden Center, 945 E. Bakerview Rd
Cost:
Contact: (360) 676-0400
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July 11, 2010
Jeff Hou and Julie Johnson - Greening Cities, Growing Communities: Learning From Seattle's Urban
Community Gardens with slide show
Focusing on six Seattle community gardens, this book reveals how community gardens serve larger community
issues, such as food security; urban ecosystem health; demonstration of sustainable gardening and building
practices; active living and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods; and equity concerns. Jeff and Julie also
examine how landscape architects, planners, and design professionals can better work together to make these
unique urban open spaces, and how community gardens offer opportunities for community activism and urban
sustainability. Jeffrey Hou and Julie M. Johnson are associate professors of landscape architecture at the UW.
Co-sponsored by the Community Food Co-op
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Village Books, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: Nan Macy at 360.733.1599 or nan@villagebooks.com
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July 11, 2010
Tammi Hartung - Growing 101 Herbs That Heal
Learn to grow your own medicine with Tammi Hartung’s helpful and comprehensive advice. This book
combines extensive plant profiles, instructions for making herbal preparations, and easy-to-follow recipes
for incorporating healing herbs into your daily meals. Discover how easy (and economical) it is to grow,
harvest, and make home remedies for the whole family. Tammi Hartung, M.H., is a medical herbalist. She
teaches at the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies and the School of Natural Medicine.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Books, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: Nan Macy at 360.733.1599 or nan@villagebooks.com
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July 17, 2010
Blueberry Magic!
We'll show the many different varieties of blueberries best for Whatcom County, soil amendments, and how
to plant, prune and fertilize. Please call us to pre-register for seminars.
Time: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Location: Bakerview Nursery & Garden Center, 945 E. Bakerview Rd
Cost:
Contact: (360) 676-0400
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Bellingham Farmer's Market
Saturdays, 10 am to 3 pm, April 3 - December 18, 2010
Downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square
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Ferndale Farmers Market
Every Saturday - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Excludes Saturdays 9/18 & 10/2
Front Ave. & Main St., Ferndale
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Fairhaven Farmers Market
Every Wednesday - 12:00 - 5:00pm
1200 10th Street, Bellingham
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Blaine Farmers Market
Every Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm - Through October 9th
H Street Plaza, Blaine
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July 1, 2010
Eat Local Every Week: Mallard Ice Cream
If you want local fruit, Mallard Ice Cream is the place to go. Mallard buys over 5,000 lbs. of organic
fruit every year for its tasty ice cream. The delicious local special this week will feature strawberries
from Frog Song Farm in Mt. Vernon and mint from The Growing Garden, right here in Bellingham. Yum!
Time:
Location: 1323 Railroad Ave, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: mallardicecream.com
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July 6, 2010
Wild Salmon
Salmon is the iconic food of the Pacific Northwest and, in this class, you'll learn three winning ways
to prepare it. Chef Fong shows off seared King salmon with fruit and berries; salmon steamed Chinese-style
with scallions, cilantro, and ginger; and moist, fluffy salmon cakes. Be prepared to discover great cooking
tips, eat a meal, and have fun. Optional $8 wine fee payable at class.
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Location: Food Co-op, Downtown Co-op Connections Building
Cost: $45
Contact:
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July 8, 2010
Eat Local Every Week: Flats Wine & Tapas Bar
A delightful array of tapas - Taylor Shellfish Farm Mussels and Clams with Joes Garden herbs, a chevre and
fig tapenade from Quel Fromage served on Avenue Bread, a Twin Sisters mushrooms tapenade on Quel Fromage manchego
cheese, a Joe's Garden arugula salad, Samson Estate Vineyards blackberry and raspberry dessert wine and a local
dessert: Cloud Mountain Farm cherry coulee with red currents, gooseberries and a lemon thyme sorbet. You can finish
it off with locally brewed Agribay Coffee.
Time:
Location: 1307 11th St, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: 360.738.6001 - flatstapas.com
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July 15, 2010
Eat Local Every Week: Community Food Co-op Delis
Come out for the Eat Local Every Week Restaurant Special at the Community Food Co-ops Delis (Cordata
& Downtown) and support local eateries that support local farmers! Eat Local Special: Swimming Tofu Rama
Locally made tofu in a Thai peanut sauce with fresh local spinach over a bed of rice. Also an all local
salad in the deli case with fresh greens and veggies from around Whatcom County.
Time:
Location: 220 N. Forest St and 315 Westerly Rd, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: 360.734.8158 - communityfood.coop/deli
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July 21, 2010
Sweet Sweet Onions
Our local crop of sweet onions is a fleeting culinary treasure. Get the most out of these gems--greens,
bulbs and all--as you learn to use sweet onions for three meals a day, and then some. We'll prepare eggs
with boletus mushrooms and sweet onion tops, bistro-style French Onion soup with goat cheese croutons
(served in an onion bowl), and, of course, beer-battered onion rings. We'll only cry tears of joy in this
class!
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Location: Food Co-op, Cordata Co-op Local Roots Room
Cost: $35.00
Contact:
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July 22, 2010
Eat Local Every Week: Colophon Cafe
Support local eateries that support local farmers and come out for the Eat Local Every Week Restaurant
Special at the Colophon Café! Summer's Bounty Pasta Salad: Bellingham Pasta Company’s hand-cut lemon pepper
pasta with Vis Seafoods locally smoked wild salmon and farm-fresh vegetables from Moondance Farms and Rabbit
Fields Farm with a side of Avenue Bread foccacia. Tantalizing Triple Berry Chocolate Mousse: Fresh, Whatcom
Country raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries from Barbie’s Berries layered with a decadent chocolate
mousse crafted from Breckenridge Farm ingredients. Topped with a tasty dollop of whipped cream!
Time:
Location: 1208 11th St, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: 360.647.0092 - colophoncafe.com or http://sustainableconnections.org/foodfarming/eatlocalweek#food
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July 27, 2010
Berry Bonanza
Bursting with flavor and color, nothing evokes the bounty of a Whatcom County summer like berries.
Karina Davidson showcases these treasured fruits with a raspberry glace tart, a quick and elegant blackberry
panna cotta, classic strawberry shortcake, a blackberry crumble, and fluffy blueberry muffins. Karina will
also share tips and recipes featuring berries in salads and entrees.
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Location: Food Co-op, Cordata Co-op Local Roots Room
Cost: $39
Contact:
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July 28, 2010
Canning and Pickling: Putting Up with Summer
Learn to preserve the summer's bounty and stretch your grocery dollars by canning and pickling! In this
class we'll begin the process of fermenting crock pickles (as well as tasting some of the finished product),
sauer beet kraut, and kimchee. You'll also learn the process of canning jalapeno tomato salsa, dilly beans,
and caramelized sweet onion relish.
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Location: Food Co-op, Cordata Co-op Local Roots Room
Cost: $29
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July 29, 2010
Eat Local Every Week: Old World Deli
Come out for the Eat Local Every Week Restaurant Special at Old World Deli and support local eateries
that support local farmers! Eat Local Special: Batali Salami (from Salumi in Seattle) sub on a Breadfarm Italian
Roll with local arugula, Joe\'s Garden Beet Salad and Joe\'s Garden Heirloom Tomato Salad.
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Location: 1228 N State St, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact:360.738.2090 - oldworlddeli1.com
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July 31, 2010
Transportation Tailgate
The second Livability Forum brought to you by Sustainable Connections, Futurewise Whatcom and The
Downtown Bellingham Partnership. Join us for several digital short films, an interactive panel discussion
on transportation/parking solutions and root beer floats from Boundary Bay + Mallard Ice Cream. INSIDE the
Parkade. More details comnig soon...
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Location: Bellingham Parkade
Cost:
Contact: Nick Hartrich, 360.647.7093 x107
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July 13-22, 2010
Introduction to Cedar Bark Basketry
Discover the history of Northwest Coast cedar bark baskets while making a beautiful basket of your own.
Learn the basics of twining while creating a one-of-a-kind 5-6" tall basket. $20 material fee payable to
instructor at first class; a supply list will be sent with class receipt. Instructor Alica Leppanen has an
MA in Art History, specializing in Northwest Coast Indian Art. She is a member of the Northwest Basketry
Guild.
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Location: Whatcom Community College - Foundation Building - Ste 101K
Cost: $115
Contact:
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July 19-21, 2010
Cedar Bark Basketry: Neck Wallets & Amulet Pouches
Create a handy neck basket for a cell phone or other small item, or an amulet pouch for precious objects.
You'll construct your basket on a wooden form using cedar bark and raffia or bear grass, and then embellish
it with beads, shells, or feathers. Your creation is sure to draw compliments wherever you wear it! The
techniques used in this class can also be applied to larger baskets. Instructor Alica Leppanen welcomes
all skill levels.
Time: M and W from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101K
Cost: $59, $20 materials fee is payable at first class.
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July 6, 2010
Serena Anderlini-D'Onofrio - Gaia and the New Politics of Love: Notes for a Poly Planet
Here is the first study that links global peace, health, and ecology to the sexual freedom movement
and polyamory. The book presents the concept of Gaia, the live planet, as the scientific basis to argue
that the arts of loving can 'save the planet' because they are a form of the healing arts. They can turn
hatred into love, fear into hope, and scarcity into abundance.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Books, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: Nan Macy at 360.733.1599 or nan@villagebooks.com
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July 8-11, 2010
Nature Journaling
Create a personalized nature journal! Keeping a record of your relationship to the natural world can add
depth to your outdoor experiences. Instructor Meredith Moench will begin with an indoor session focused on
drawing skills and materials while you create your own bound journal. Two weekend field sessions--Hovander
Homestead on July 10 and Boulevard Park on July 11 (both 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM)--will provide the opportunity
to explore your artistic and verbal observations. Materials list will be sent with class receipt. H8204
Time: Varied - See above
Location: Whatcom Community College, Kelly 105, Varied - See above
Cost: $89
Contact:
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July 9, 2010
In It for the Long Haul: Social Permaculture and Transition with Starhawk, Bill Aal, and music by
special guest Dana Lyons
The evening will be an interactive event exploring how we can sustain our selves, our relationships,
community and the places we live for the long haul. Starhawk is the author of eleven books, including The
Spiral Dance, The Fifth Sacred Thing, The Earth Path and her latest, The Last Wild Witch, a picture book
for children and winner of the Silver Nautilus award. Starhawk also teaches workshops in earth-based and
feminist spirituality and courses in permaculture and regenerative design. www.earthactivisttraining.org.
She blogs at www.starhawksblog.org and her website is www.starhawk.org. William Aal is deeply involved in
social and environmental justice work with a particular focus on agricultural sustainability and social
healing. Versed in opening the imagination, awakening people’s best thinking and inspiring group
transformation. A former manager in the non-profit and information technology worlds, he co-founded
Riseup.net to build computer-based communications networks for activists. Sponsored by Earth Activist
Training, and co-sponsored by Presence Studio, Transition Whatcom, Sustainable Bellingham, and RE Sources
for Sustainable Communities.
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Presence Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
Cost: $10-$25 sliding scale, as a fundraiser for Earth Activist Training, and Transition Whatcom
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July 16, 2010
Robin Cody - Another Way the River Has
This volume collects the finest nonfiction writings of Robin Cody, who explores the streams, woods, and
salmon that run to the heart of what it means to live and love, to work and play, in the Pacific Northwest.
His characters—from loggers to fishers to cowboys to the kids on his school bus—are smart and curious, often
offbeat, always vivid. “Ultimately Another Way the River Has is about us, who we are as a people, how we treat
the land and each other...Reading Cody…is a homecoming to a place millions of us share.” —The Oregonian
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Books, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: Nan Macy at 360.733.1599 or nan@villagebooks.com
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July 15, 2010
Cascadia Live
Cascadia Live is a NW Washington spin on accelerated green building education. The second event in
series of networking workshops promoted to the Cascadia bioregion. Join us for drinks, networking and a
presentation from Cascadia GBC board member Richard Iredale. He’ll address the financial barriers to
developing the Living Building Challenge and examples of how Living Community scale development can
achieve more effective and economical solutions than what traditional infrastructure has led us to believe.
This event is designed specifically for government officials, staff, policy makers, builders, designers,
developers and business owners.
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Sustainable Connections - 1701 Ellis Street
Cost:
Contact: Nick Hartrich, 647-7093
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July 1, 2010
Melissa Walker - A Place for Delta
Join 11-year-old Joseph Morse who, at the invitation of his Aunt Kate, a marine biologist, travels
one summer from his Georgia home to Barrow, Alaska - the most northern town in the US - to help care for
the recently rescued polar bear pup Delta. Found floating on an ice floe and seemingly abandoned, Delta
is only a few months old and comes to live at the Lab. Together with his Aunt Kate, Joseph is soon immersed
Arctic tundra life and caring for Delta. A glossary of terms and various resource lists at the back of the
book further educates young readers about the Arctic and direct them to websites where they too can jump in
and make a difference in caring for our planet.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Books, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: Nan Macy at 360.733.1599 or nan@villagebooks.com
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July 3, 2010
North Cascades Audobon Society - Semiahmoo Spit
Join us to Bird the Beaches of Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor, the only designated Important Bird
Area in Whatcom County. These half-day trips, on the first Saturday of each month, are co-sponsored by NCAS
and Whatcom County Parks. Semiahmoo is one of our area’s most scenic, biologically-rich, and environmentally-
challenged places. We will see concentrations of shorebirds, waterfowl, and other seabirds, as well as
raptors and songbirds. No registration required.
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Semiahmoo Park
Cost:
Contact: Paul Woodcock
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July 13, 2010
Birds of Whatcom County
Did you know that Whatcom County is home to 350 species of wild birds? This fun workshop explores the
bird life of Washington State, emphasizing those you are likely to see in your own backyard. Learn about
the habits and migration patterns of our local avian friends and the best places to view them. Leave class
with a wealth of resources, inspired to continue your hobby year-round! Instructor Gwin Cooper is a lifelong
birdwatcher who enjoys sharing her knowledge and admiration for birds. H8012
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Whatcom Community College - Baker 105
Cost: $35
Contact:
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July 22, 2010
CAMP VILLAGE BOOKS --For Boys & Girls Ages 8 to 13
This week: Rocks, butterflies, and bugs. Explore the geology and insects of Whatcom County. Design
your own bugs. All registrations must be received by 5pm on the Sunday prior to camp date. Camps without
a minimum enrollment of 5 will be cancelled and registrants will be notified one week before camp date.
Register at the VB main counter.
Time: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Location: Village Books, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham
Cost: $30 for each session
Contact: 671-2626 or Villagebooks.com
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July 3-17, 2010
Starhawk: Earth Activist Training Permaculture Design Course
Do you want to learn more about Permaculture and Activism and spend 2 weeks that can Change your life
and Change the world? Join us in the emerald Northwest (just outside of Bellingham) for two weeks of great
fun and learning. Join Starhawk and Bill Aal (with Margo Adair) of Tools for Change for a 2 week Earth Activist
Training course in NW Washington on a beautiful 80 acre community Farm surrounded by mountains and the Nooksack
River. (July 3-17). This is a Permaculture Design certificate course with a special emphasis on Social Permaculture.
Earth based Spirituality, Activism and community organizing will also be a primary focus of this course.You will
learn about soil building, plant and animal guilds, bioremediation, mushrooms, water harvesting, graywater, natural
building, carbon farming much more. You will earn you also earn a permaculture design certificate when you attend
this course. There will be a time to explore he connection of spirit and activism, building strong communities,
social permaculture, songs and laughter, drumming and dancing around the fire.
Time: Various
Location:
Cost: Sliding scale of $1500- $1900 - work trade and scholarships are available please contact us soon if interested.
Contact: www.EarthActivistTraining.org or contact Raven@ravenjlunatic@gmail.com or Bill Aal @ waal@toolsforchange.org.
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July 10, 2010
Permaculture 101
Homestead Habitats LLC is happy to host another set of introductory Permaculture Design classes.
Permaculture 101 covers "What is Permaculture?", "Where is it Happening?", and "How do I Permaculture?".
The full day course will include lecture, slideshow, group work and hands on activities, so come prepared
to learn. Students need to RSVP to find the location and be sure to bring a sack lunch. Space is limited
to sign up quick!"
Time: 9:00 AM to 12 N
Location: WCC - Cascade 105
Cost: $25-50 on a sliding scale
Contact: HomesteadHabitats@gmail.com or (360) 312 3928
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July 11, 2010
Permaculture 202
Homestead Habitats LLC is happy to host another set of introductory Permaculture Design classes.
Work and hands on activities, so come prepared to learn. Permaculture 202 goes into a bit more depth. We
will use real properties to learn the basics of site assessment, the design process and implementation
strategies. Hands on activities and group work will help students apply these techniques and gain a better
understanding of Permaculture Design.
Time: 9:00 AM to 12 N
Location: WCC - Cascade 105
Cost: $25-50 on a sliding scale
Contact: HomesteadHabitats@gmail.com or (360) 312 3928
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