04
May
First six SLO Clean Energy Ambassadors trained
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This year, SLO Clean Energy introduced its Ambassador program to assist the Leadership Team in its mission to bring a local clean energy economy to San Luis Obispo County. Ambassadors are volunteers who serve the public outreach and education function for SLO Clean Energy. They will reach out to businesses, groups and individuals to educate... Read More
04
May
Local investing a powerful tool for economic development
This article was written by Marco Vangelisti, who will be speaking at the 2014 Central Coast Bioneers Conference. For those of you as confused as I am about complicated finance matters, check out What you need to know about money and banking in three minutes, an excerpt from Marco’s special address at the 4th Slow... Read More
04
May
Solar parking lot a reality
Many of you who attended the 2012 Central Coast Bioneers Conference saw Scott and Julie Brusaw talk about Solar Roadways, the concept of replacing petroleum-based asphalt roads and parking lots with special solar panels that would generate electricity, provide road lighting, and even keep driving surfaces clear of snow and ice in cold climates. We... Read More
21
Apr
Nature’s Touch becomes SLO County’s second Community Cafe
Every Thursday from 3:30 to 6:00, Nature’s Touch will provide a free community meal to anyone and everyone as long as the food lasts. Participants may dine in or take the meal with them, as long as they bring their own to-go containers.”There is no better way to warm our community’s heart than through their... Read More
21
Apr
Come visit the Ecologistics booth at Earth Day
Ecologistics is one of approximately 50 exhibitors at the 2014 Earth Day Fair & Music Festival, Sunday, April 27 from 10 am to 5 pm at El Chorro Regional Park. Drop by and get advance information about this year’s Central Coast Bioneers Conference, upcoming Critical Conversations, and learn about other initiatives spearheaded by Ecologistics, including... Read More
21
Apr
Social justice book club at HumanKind Fair Trade
You probably already knew that HumanKind carries a wonderful selection of social justice-themed books. From Nicholas Kristof’s Half The Sky, to Tracy Kidder’s Mountains Beyond Mountains, you can always find a book that will spark an interest in global issues and a desire to bring about justice for those who are often overlooked by the rest of... Read More
31
Mar
Central Coast Bioneers kicks off its 2014 Critical Conversations Program
Earth Day, Tuesday April 22, Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St, SLO. Doors Open 6:00 PM, Film starts at 6:30 PM, Discussion at 7:30 PM Admission: $5 suggested donation to Central Coast Bioneers Thoreau, Civil Disobedience, and Diablo Canyon: A Showing of the Award Winning documentary A Question of Power by David L. Brown and narrated... Read More
30
Mar
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Sunday, April 6, from 11:00 – 2:00 City Farm’s San Luis Obispo will hold its official ground breaking event-URBAN FARM FUN-RAISER at 1221 Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo. The Mayor of SLO and Executive Director of Central Coast Grown (CCG) will be kicking the event off with a groundbreaking ceremony. CCG invites the community... Read More
30
Mar
Bamboo Plantings “ Water Wise”
By Dianne Timmerman The recent Emergency Drought Declaration illustrates how serious the lack of water has become for businesses and homeowners throughout California. Bamboo can help as a water wise plant. It is widely appreciated in many countries. But in the U.S. its many virtues are less well-known and it is often considered a runaway... Read More
01
Mar
Don’t Frack California – get on the bus!
Are you ready to join the largest mobilization against fracking the Golden State has ever seen? On March 15, Californians Against Fracking along with their friends and allies across the state will come together in Sacramento for Don’t Frack California, a rally and march to tell Governor Brown to Stop Fracking NOW! Jeanne Blackwell and SLO... Read More