30
Jun
The World We Want And How To Get There: Registration is now open for Central Coast Bioneers 2014!
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It’s once again time for your annual inoculation of hope. Kenny and Nina’s lineup from the 25th annual Bioneers Conference is stunning. A sample: Paul Stamets: How Mushroom Can Help Us Survive Extinction 6x Eve Ensler: One Billion Rising for Justice Naomi Klein: This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate Clayton Thomas-Muller: Idle No More... Read More
16
Jun
Local CCBioneers workshop to examine the impacts of investing
Tying in with Naomi Klein’s presentation we will have an afternoon workshop on Saturday, October 24 with Marco Vangelisti, a Fulbright scholar in mathematics and economics who left a position managing investment equity portfolios for large foundations and endowments to form and develop the Slow Money Northern California chapter. In his talk on Investing for... Read More
16
Jun
Bioneers keynotes to address young agrarians and capitalism vs. climate change
This Changes Everything: Capitalism v. the Climate. Award-winning Canadian journalist, international activist and best-selling author Naomi Klein (The Shock Doctrine, No Logo) depicts climate change as more than an “issue.” It’s a civilization wake-up call delivered in the language of fires, floods, storms and droughts. It demands that we challenge the dominant economic policies of... Read More
16
Jun
Upcoming events this week
Natural Pest Repellents Blue C Community Garden, 1968 11th Street, Los Osos – Saturday, June 21 from 1-2 pm. The Blue C Community Garden is a rodenticide, pesticide and insecticide free environment. This doesn’t mean that you don’t have ways to manage pests. Different types of herbs, plants and other amendments will attract or repel... Read More
02
Jun
Central Coast Bioneers local workshops finalized
Two tracks of local workshops will take place on Saturday, October 25 at the Central Coast Bioneers Conference. In upcoming E-Newsletters we will feature an amazing lineup of talent who will challenge your thinking and welcome you to a larger world. Charming Evelyn, Chair of the Water Committee for Sierra Club California, will provide us... Read More
02
Jun
2014 Bioneers keynote lineup announced
From mushrooms to V-Day, from young agrarians to capitalism vs. climate, a mix of favorite standbys and new faces will take the stage at this year’s National Bioneers conference. In upcoming issues of this E-Newsletter, we will feature the speakers you will see rebroadcast at your regional Central Coast Bioneers Conference October 24 and 25... Read More
02
Jun
A sustainable building ordinance for SLO: can earth ships land here?
Please join us for the next event in our Critical Conversation Series on June 10 at Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St. Central Coast Bioneers will screen Garbage Warrior, the story of renegade architect Michael Reynolds and his epic battle to change the building codes in New Mexico. The screening will be followed by a conversation... Read More
17
May
Come visit our booth at the Green Light Eco Faire
The Eco Rotary Club of Morro Bay is having its second Green Light Eco Faire from 12-5 pm at St. Timothy’s Church Hall, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay. The Faire will benefit Unite to Light, the nonprofit company dedicated to providing low-cost lighting to those without electricity. Admission is free. The Faire will feature eco-focused... Read More
17
May
Radio award sweeps for Bioneers series
Bioneers has won 11 Communicator Awards for 12 shows submitted from its 2013 The Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature radio series. Bioneers received 4 Gold Awards of Excellence and 7 Silver Awards of Distinction. The Communicator Awards is a leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications. It receives over 6,000 entries from... Read More
17
May
First Citizens Congress to be held at the Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach
The Citizens Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer group of concerned citizens whose goal is the restore equality in democracy through campaign finance reform. Citizens Congress 2014, to be held June 2-5 at the Cliffs Resort, will be the first national gathering of legislators, scholars, and public advocacy groups who are working to combat the... Read More