CARBON ECONOMY EDUCATION SERIES SANTA BARBARA www.CarbonEconomySB.com *******
ZERI systems design with famous ecopreneur and author, Gunter Pauli EARLY BIRD REG IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29! December 3-5, 2009 Training at Orella Ranch, Gaviota Coast, north of Santa Barbara, CA early bird registration by October 29 (final registration by November 19) How can we evolve from an economy based on scarcity to an economy based on abundance? How can we emulate ecosystems where no one is unemployed, everyone contributes to the best of their abilities and the concept of waste does not exist? Gunter Pauli, famous eco-entrepreneur and passionate proponent of green development worldwide, will discuss the potential for green jobs to revitalize and reinvigorate our economy with creative systems thinking in the public talk on December 5, preceded by the indepth ZERI training December 3-5. Pauli, formerly the President of Ecover, was responsible for Europe's first ecological factory. He founded "Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives" (ZERI) at the United Nations University in Tokyo, and subsequently established The Global ZERI Network. Register or learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com. Course Fees includes tuition, onsite camping accommodations at Orella Ranch, and organic catered meals: $575 Early Bird by October 29, 2009. $675 Course Fee by November 19, 2009 December 5, 2009 - 7pm - Cost $10 Public Talk in Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) West Campus, Fe Bland Auditorium hosted by SBCC Center for Sustainability, see www.CarbonEconomySB.com for more info ******* Pathways to Relocalization with Joel Salatin, sustainable farming and food relocalization advocate EARLY BIRD REG IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4! Joel Salatin, fulltime family farmer of the highly successful Polyface Farms, and recipient of the Heinz Award for Environmental Leadership, is one of the worlds leading advocates of farming and food relocalization. Featured in Michael Pollans book, Omnivores Dilemma, and in the films FRESH and FOOD, Inc., Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms exemplify successful grass farming and the farming and food relocalization movement. Joel is the author of six books including Family Friendly Farming, Salad Bar Beef, and his latest, Everything I Want To Do is Illegal. December 9, 2009, 7 pm - 9 pm Public Talk: Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Central Library, 40 East Anapamu St, Santa Barbara. Suggested Donation: $10 December 10 and 11, 2009 Pathways to Relocalization Training - two day training with Joel Salatin - Orella Ranch, north of Santa Barbara In this course, Joel will challenge participants to design pathways to relocalization based on his own very successful model at Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia, and will also include techniques and directions from the emerging relocalization movement. Course Fees includes tuition, onsite camping accommodations at Orella Ranch, and organic catered meals: $450 Early Bird by November 4, 2009. $550 Course Fee by December 1, 2009 Check out the host of inspiring topics Joel Salatin has planned for the training! Relocalization Training Outline: http://www.carboneconomysb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id= 78:relocalization&catid=36:agendas&Itemid=60 Register or learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com ******** Soil Food Web, Compost and Compost Tea Technologies with Elaine Ingham THIS COURSE IS FULL! October 30-November 1, 2009. Location: Near Santa Barbara at Orella Ranch Restoring the Soil Food Web is essential to rebuilding soil health and productivity. Join Dr. Elaine Ingham, world renowned soil microbiologist, to learn key soil health technologies and practices. ******** Sustainable Land Management - a two part training with expert instructors Kirk Gadzia and Darren Doherty THIS COURSE IS TAKING REGISTRATIONS UP TO NOVEMBER 6th! Location: Near Santa Barbara at Orella Ranch. May be taken separately or together. Part 1 - Holistic Management with Kirk Gadzia, November 10-12, 2009 (*16 CEUs with Society for Range Management) Part 2 - Broadacre Permaculture and Keyline Design with Darren Doherty, November 12- 15, 2009. Sustainable grazing and agricultural land management practices emphasizing soil building, water conservation, and long range planning for productivity and health. Benefits include: Improving soil health and biodiversity of rangelands and pastures. Increasing grazing and wildlife capacity. Increasing annual profits and enhancing livelihoods. Optimally using rainfall and conserving water. Growing healthier crops and achieving higher yields. Reversing desertification in brittle environments. Breaking the cycle of food and water insecurity. Enhancing family relationships. For cost details, to register or learn more, go to www.CarbonEconomySB.com ******** More on the Carbon Economy Series Santa Barbara The Carbon Economy Educational Series offers trainings and public events in Santa Barbara this Fall on topics of critical relevance to the environment and local economies, with world class instructors and speakers. A Special Thank You to Carbon Economy Educational Series current sponsors! El Capitan Canyon Resort, Christie Communications, Santa Barbara City College Center for Sustainability, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, Edible San Luis Obispo, as well as a host of network partners both locally and nationally. The Series is currently seeking inkind sponsorships, as well as cash sponsorships to allow for a Scholarship Fund for low income students. 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