STREETZEN

by Harvey So Daiho Hilbert-Roshi
http://www.upaya.org/newsletter/view/2009/07/27#story7

With palms together, Sitting zazen under the shade of a tree in the open air, Downtown Mall in the center of Las Cruces, I couldn’t help but notice a figure approach and stand directly in front of me. I sat still. Incense was burning, I had a dana bowl in front [...]

Green Drinks International

Green Drinks International
http://www.greendrinks.org/
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.
We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you’ll be made welcome. Just say, “are you green?” and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever [...]

Essence of Permaculture

A 16 page summary of permaculture concept and principles taken from Permaculture Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability by David Holmgren.
http://www.permacultureprinciples.com/
It contains an introduction to permaculture, thoughts about the future of the movement and the values and use of the permaculture principles. A great way to expand your knowledge in preparation for the full length book.
This [...]

“America honors leaders not politicians: Stop Global Warming.”

Yeah, its a bit old, but I wanted to post it anyway.
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The 11 activists charged Wednesday were released on their own recognizance after the court hearing. The activists were from eight states — California, Connecticut, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina and New York. A trespassing conviction carries up to six months in prison [...]

Beyond Money: What Comes Next?

Come to our second monthly meeting!
As well as discussing the event topic this month, I would like to hear from people where they would like to hold these events and what kind of format they might be.  As of now we are meeting and having discussions. Maybe we could arrange to meet at a local [...]

Ampersand Sustainable Learning Center

Ampersand Sustainable Learning Center in Cerrillos, New Mexico, is a place to explore sustainable living. Our off-grid site demonstrates sustainable systems including permaculture, land restoration, organic gardening, passive solar design, and wise water techniques. We build with natural and salvaged materials, cook with solar ovens, and rely on rain catchment.Our whole approach to sustainability is [...]

Permaculture for Renters

http://permacultureforrenters.com/
Over the years, I’ve often wondered at the unique and sometimes confusing situation of the urban-renter-beginner-permaculturist: trying to figure out how to utilize the ethics and principles of a framework originally conceived to develop areas thousands of acres in size, while often finding oneself without access to an area even hundreds of square feet in [...]

Permaculture in Action – Greening The Desert

Permaculture in Action – Greening the Desert – Geoff Lawton’s Ground Breaking implementation of Permaculture in The Dead Sea Valley. This video illustrates how Permaculture design techniques can restore a Salt Ridden Degraded Landscape to a flourishing and diverse Oasis.

Dryland Permaculture Strategies

Dryland Permaculture Strategies – Part 1

Dryland Permaculture Strategies – Pt2

Dryland Permaculture Strategies – Pt3

Edible City

Could this happen in Santa Fe?

Edible City is a documentary film that explores the issues of food justice, security, and sovereignty through a comprehensive view of urban farming in the Bay Area a grassroots effort that sees people responding to climate change, rising food costs and gas prices, and increasing health [...]

The Story of MyFarm from San Francisco to Santa Fe?

A short glimpse into the kind of world we are creating at MyFarm in San Francisco. We are creating a decentralized urban farm. We grow vegetables in backyard gardens throughout the city. By increasing local food production we are creating a secure and sustainable food system. By connecting people with their [...]

If the members of a local community want their community to cohere, to Flourish, and to last, these are some things they would do:

From “Another Turn of the Crank”
By Wendell Berry
Via http://tribes.tribe.net/thelandspeaks/thread/cd97770c-ff9e-4f62-8384-cd9cbf69d08a
If the members of a local community want their community to cohere, to
Flourish, and to last, these are some things they would do:
1. Always ask of any proposed change or innovation: What will this do to
our community? How will this affect our common wealth?
2. Always include [...]