2009 – The Year of Awareness & Action
Submitted by wburke on Mon, 01/19/2009 - 3:31pm.I hear it all the time, from many quarters, that magic word “hope.” Indeed, we stand at the brink of a new administration in Washington, one that explicitly promotes hope along side another favorite buzzword, change. “Hope” was even in the title of our new president’s book, “The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream.” But an even stronger word hovers just out of range, barely below the surface, but suggested so forcefully by that very title. That word is denial.
Future Visions - A Film Series
Submitted by wburke on Thu, 10/18/2007 - 8:39am.Dear Friends:
Public awareness about global warming has surged since the release of Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” – but we have a long way to go. Many climate scientists tell us that we must reduce carbon emissions by 2% each year - or 80% by 2050. Others tell us we need to reduce carbon emissions 80% or 90% within 10 years. If we do not begin immediately reducing our carbon emissions (our energy use), we’re headed for runaway accelerating climate change. Continuing to do business as usual will lead us off a cliff.
Addicted to Grass: The Lawn and Short of It
Submitted by gbogok on Tue, 06/12/2007 - 10:47am.Everyone enjoys a little romp with a favorite pet on a well kept lawn or perhaps relaxing on a lovely day with a good book or picnic spread. But few are aware that lawns got their start in pre-industrial Britain and France with the aristocratic classes desiring to show off their excess acreage by growing grass and ornamentals. At that time, having these elegantly manicured expanses was a sign of stature and wealth because it meant the owner didn’t need to use all his land for the cultivation of food.
Welcome to Tristate Food Not Lawns
Submitted by foodnotlawns on Tue, 05/15/2007 - 5:48pm.Permaculture is a design system for sustainable living and for land use. It is an empowering response to environmental and social crisis.
Building Science - Designing Low Energy Buildings & Figuring Stuff Out
Submitted by lois on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 1:24pm.We’re changing things up a bit this year at BECNY by offering two new Building Science Courses taught by Dr’s Joe and John. These classes are delightful and educational ways to learn Building Science. They are both great for those seeking to diversify their practice or improve their work. You may choose a one day or two day option.
We must fill 60 seats each day to provide these classes. Please sign up as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you there!
Chris Benedict, R.A., BECNY Chair
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learn what the NYS Legislature did--and did not do--to safeguard New York’s natural resources this year
Submitted by lois on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 4:09pm.Columbia Law School, 435 W. 116th St. (corner of Amsterdam Ave.), Room 101.
Nearest subway stop: #1 train at 116th Street
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Join Environmental Advocates of New York and New York League of Conservation Voters to learn what the NYS Legislature did--and did not do--to safeguard New York’s natural resources this year. You'll also hear about the environmental community's plans to put our air, land and water at the top of lawmakers' to-do lists in 2011.
This event is free and open to the public.
Gasland: a movie about hydraulic fracturing for natural gas
Submitted by lois on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 4:07pm.Movie: Gasland
a movie about hydraulic fracturing for natural gas
http://gaslandthemovie.com/
Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:00 PM
Solar One
East 23rd St & East River [@north end of Stuyvesant Cove park, near the 23rd Street entrance and the Gulf Gas station]
New York NY 10010
(212) 505-6050
The Energetics Of Food: How Our Food Becomes Us
Submitted by lois on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 4:06pm.September 1st - 7-9 pm
The Interdependence Project - 302 Bowery, New York, NY
Workshop: The Energetics Of Food: How Our Food Becomes Us
a talk about Permaculture and the Traditions of the Amazon
Submitted by lois on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 4:04pm.Come and join Planet People Passion, with special guest Andrew Jones and Shenaqua Sookhoo-Jones this Wednesday,
Sept 1st @ 8pm for a talk about Permaculture and our Projects in the Amazon with ONG - The Institute for the Preservation of the Amazon Rainforest and Indigenous Culture.
GROWING A PERMANENT CULTURE
a talk about Permaculture and the Traditions of the Amazon
Wednesday, September 1st @ 8pm
Location: The Moderns, 900 Broadway, Suite 202 (between 19th & 20th, Manhattan)
$10 donation
Neighborhood Gardening Institute: Tree Care For Your Garden & Street BRONX
Submitted by lois on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 10:50am.Neighborhood Gardening Institute: Tree Care For Your Garden & Street BRONX
Saturday, August 21, 2010 2:00 PM
Target Bronx Community Garden
1024 Woodycrest Ave, Bronx NY 10452
NYRP & Just Food are teaming up to offer Neighborhood Gardening Institute in 3 boroughs.
Join Solita Stephens, Just Food trainer, in a garden near you! Learn to build your basic community gardening skills.
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