Yosemite Green Living Forum:
A participatory reading, lecture,
and discussion course:

Explore ecological design, bioregional action, and
voluntary simplicity while developing a practical vision
for creating a sustainable future in our local community.

 

3 Sessions in the Series:

 

  • Tuesday, Nov 30
    Ecological Design and Biomimicry: From Theory to Practice
    7:00 - 9:00 pm
    El Portal Community Hall

    Video presentations:

    Hidden Connection, Fritjof Capra

    Basins of Relations, Brock Dolman

    Readings include:

    “Speaking Nature’s Language” by Fritjof Capra

    “Dancing with Systems” by Donella Meadows



  • Tuesday, Dec 7
    Wild Democracy: Ecological Citizenship and Bioregional Action
    7:00 - 9:00 pm
    El Portal Community Hall

    Video presentations:
    The Open Space of Democracy, Terry Tempest Williams
    We Need a Revolution, Alec Loorz
    Listening to the Land, Derrick Jensen

    Readings include:

    “The Open Space of Democracy” Terry Tempest Williams

    “Finding Your Own Bioregion” by Peter Berg

    “En’owkin: Okanagan Indigenous Wisdom” by Jeannette Armstrong



  • Tuesday, Dec 14
    Sustainable Living Practices: Green Building, Energy, and Food Systems
    7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Yosemite Institute, El Portal

    Video presentation:

    Biomimicry: Nature’s Top 100 Ideas by Janine Benyus

    Readings include:

    “Small Wonder” by Barbara Kingsolver

    “Solving for Pattern” by Wendell Barry

Highlights:

  • Eco-literacy reading material: short, creative articles and essays
    provided by Balanced Rock
  • Video presentations from leaders in the field of sustainable action
  • Collaborative group discussions
  • Creation of a practical action plan for local practice
  • A network of friends and organizations that support green living and sustainable action

 

Donation-based:

Suggested donation of $10 per session includes reading material
and staff preperation time.

 

Reserve Your Spot:

Drop ins are welcome; However, advance reservations are strongly
encouraged in order to prepare reading material.

Email arin@balancedrock.org
or call (209)379-9453.

 


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