15
Jul
Central Coast Bioneers Food & Farming Celebration
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This year CCBioneers, in collaboration with Central Coast Ag Network and Cal Poly’s Real Food Collaborative, will host a night of food, film and fun on Saturday, October 20 to celebrate and honor our connection with the land and the food it produces. The evening starts out at 5:00 p.m. with a screening of the... Read More
15
Jul
Guateca: collaborative appropriate technology education in Guatemala
For the second summer in a row, eight Cal Poly students will head to Guatemala with Cal Poly Physics Professor Pete Schwartz (a 2010 speaker at the Central Coast Bioneers Conference) to meet Guatemalan students in the rural mountain village of San Pablo. Together, they will study language, culture, energy and societal challenges, as well... Read More
15
Jul
Registration is now open for the 2012 Central Coast Bioneers Conference
Breakdown to Breakthrough: Reimagining civilization in the age of nature is the theme of the 23rd annual Bioneers Emergence, which will take place October 19-21. The 3rd annual Central Coast Bioneers Conference will again be beaming live the Bioneers plenary speakers from the international stage in Marin followed by local workshops, talks, field trips, music,... Read More
03
Jun
BIONEERS PLENARY – Greg Sarris – Making Home Once Again
The Tribal Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and professor of Native American Studies at Sonoma State University will describe how his people (descendants of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo) are using their understanding that they have always been a part of the natural world to embark on a major commitment to position... Read More
03
Jun
LOCAL PROGRAM – Solar Roadways – Scott & Julie Brusaw
Suppose we could make a section of road that housed solar cells to collect energy, which could pay for the cost of the panel, thereby creating a road that would pay for itself over time. What if we added LEDs to “paint” the road lines from beneath, lighting up the road for safer night-time driving?... Read More
03
Jun
Announcing the 2012 Central Coast Bioneers lineup
The 2012 workshop, field trip and keynote lineup is almost complete. The web site is beginning to take shape. We hope to open registration in the next couple of weeks, so be sure not to miss the early bird reduced rates. In this and upcoming E-zines we will feature our local presenters and programs along... Read More
16
May
Sponsors Sought for 2012 CCBioneers Conference
Cat-a-lyst (kat-l-lst) -noun A person or thing that precipitates an event or change. Be a catalyst for positive social and environmental change in your community by providing support for the Central Coat Bioneers Conference. Funding is available on many levels, from underwriting a campaign, such as Food and Farming, Dreaming the Salinas, Eco-Preneurial/Locanomics, or Community... Read More
16
May
Bioneers Plenary Lineup Finalized
Bioneers has announced its final lineup of plenary speakers for the 2012 conference in Marin. Of course, we will see these speakers streamed live as part of the CCBioneers beaming program. More about these luminaries in future E-zines: Friday: Greg Sarris, PhD, Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria will address on his people’s... Read More
16
May
CCBioneers Staff Hard At Work on 2012 Program
Our 2012 offering of field trips, workshops and events is nearly in place. We hope to have all of the information up on our web site by the end of this month and will start in earnest in our June E-zine providing you with details about the exciting speakers and programs we are lining up... Read More
10
Apr
Grant applications sought for Ocean Guardian School Program
Promote ocean conservation at your school or in your local community by becoming an Ocean Guardian School. The Ocean Guardian School program provides funding for school projects focused on current issues affecting local watersheds and/or the ocean while promoting best environmental practices. Through a school or community-based project, schools work to make a difference in... Read More