Climate Carnival: Facts and Hope

Local Activists, parents, policymakers, children of all ages, and anyone concerned about climate change will learn how they can make a difference for the community and the planet, at the […]
2017 Climate Carnival

A Quarterly Storytelling Event
Saturday, May 13, 2017 1 – 3:30 PM:
Saturday’s carnival will include speakers and teachers, hands-on activities, short films, education tables, local organization booths, artists and vendors boasting eco-friendly products or services, “ted-” style talks, live music, artistic performances, food vendors, and several educational sessions throughout the day. The evening will wrap up with an After Party……
Amuse Bouche

A Pre-Conference Evening Event
with Leonida Inge of WUNC • MAR. 3, 6:00 – 8:30 PM:
A night to discuss some difficult subjects, hopeful solutions, and connect with other community members around our foodshed, our planet and our happiness. Join us for a panel discussion with climate, farm and justice experts along with hors d’oeuvres, spirits and lively conversation…
SEED SAVING AND ADVANCED PLANT BREEDING

A DIY Sustainability Workshop
with Farmer Doug Jones • Saturday, September 19, 9 AM – 3 PM:
Join Farmer Doug Jones at The Plant for a primer on seed saving and advanced plant breeding. Come for just the basics or stay for the optional advanced portion. Either way, you’ll go home with a renewed spirit for seed saving and maybe even a few seeds to plant in your own garden!….
Local Gets Double Billing

The topic of “Local” is getting double billing at this Friday’s 3rd Annual Climate Adaptation Conference for Farmers, Gardeners, and Food Activists. At 11am, professor and researcher, Laura Lengnick […]
Watching seeds grow, organically, with Judy Lessler of Harland’s Creek Farm

Judy Lessler is a the owner and proprietor of Harland’s Creek Farm, a certified organic farm specializing in flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruits, and pasture-raised chicken eggs, located four miles […]
Hop on the bus! Few spots left for innovative farm tour

First stop on the agenda of the 2015 Climate Adaptation Conference for farmers, gardeners, researchers and food activists, is the Innovative Farm Tour by bus of local eco-farms on Thursday, Feb. […]
Amuse Bouche

A Pre-Conference Evening Event
with FRANK STASIO of WUNC • FEB. 5, 6:00 – 8:30 PM:
A night to discuss some difficult subjects, hopeful solutions, and connect with other community members around our foodshed, our planet and our happiness. Join us for a panel discussion with climate, farm and policy experts along with hors d’oeuvres, spirits and lively conversation…
Permaculture activist Peter Bane to speak at Climate Conference

We are thrilled to announce that one of the true heroes of community resilience, Peter Bane, publisher of Permaculture Activist, the nation’s longest-running permaculture magazine, and author of The Permaculture Handbook, will […]