20
May
Friday Plenary Speaker: John D. Liu
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Streamed in live from Marin on Friday: John D. Liu. His talk is titled Restoration Writ Large: Unleashing the Potential of Nature and People for Large-Scale Ecosystem Restoration. Liu is a Chinese-American environmental filmmaker and ecological field researcher. He helped open the CBS Beijing News Bureau as producer-cameraman and his documentaries have aired on CBS,... Read More
20
May
Collaboration Soup: A New CCB Workshop
In today’s world it is increasingly important that we work together. Accessing our collective wisdom and using collaborative techniques become valuable skills even in everyday life. Led by Delia Horwitz and Paula Vigneault, co-authors of the book Collaboration Soup, this workshop will focus on skill building. Through interactive participation, small group discussion, and by outlining... Read More
06
May
Pre-Conference Field Trip to Quail Springs
Now scheduled for Thursday, October 13: a pre-conference field trip to Quail Springs Learning Oasis and Permaculture Farm. Located in the hills outside Maricopa, Quail Springs is a beautiful, serene spot in the Santa Barbara backcountry at the base of Mt. Pinyos and Mt. Abel. These “sister” mountains have been the center of the universe... Read More
06
May
Breaking News: Jason McLennan as Friday Night Keynote for 2011 Conference
Yes, Jason McLennan himself, live and in color! Central Coast Bioneers and C4 (California Central Coast Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council) are honored to announce this internationally acclaimed green design visionary as the keynote speaker Friday night. Solarponics and the Cal Poly College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Hearst Lecture Series are sponsoring... Read More
06
May
Anne McMahon Scholarship Awards
Donna Helete, Brian Engleton, and Susan Pendergast received Anne McMahon scholarships last year. Awarded to people involved in journalism or education, the scholarship enabled recipients to attend the 2010 conference. Anne McMahon, a much respected and beloved journalist, political aide and staffer, and dedicated environmental activist, graduated from Cal Poly with a degree in Journalism.... Read More
06
May
Plenary Speakers: Gloria Steinem and Paul Stamets to Speak at National Bioneers!
National Bioneers announced Gloria Steinem and Paul Stamets as plenary speakers. This means we, here at the Central Coast Bioneers Conference, will view them as their speeches are streamed in live on Friday morning. Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is a writer, lecturer, and activist who, for over 40 years, played a major role in the... Read More
14
Apr
Successful Benefit Dinner for Pete Schwartz
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, fifty guests gathered in a lively celebration of Pete Schwartz’s work. Pete was a presenter at the 2010 Bioneers Conference where he lectured on Appropriate Technology: Solutions for Abroad and at Home. The dinner benefited his Guateca Project, a venture bringing education and sustainable technology to San Pablo, Guatemala.... Read More
14
Apr
Ken Haggard Book Signing
Ken Haggard and David Bainbridge have co-written a new book, Passive Solar Architecture: Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, and Daylighting Using Natural Flows, coming out this June. Books will be sold at the Central Coast Bioneers conference bookstore and Haggard will be available for signing. The book is an overview of sustainable buildings, latest materials, functions, day... Read More
14
Apr
Seed Swap
Seed exchange is a long-standing tradition at the National Bioneers Conference. A way to preserve our cultural food heritage, exchanging heirloom seed varieties promotes biodiversity. By saving seeds true in their genetics, with high germination rates, future generations of that plant are insured. Open pollinated plants are extremely important because of their resilience and adaptability... Read More
14
Apr
Passive Solar Design: Field Trip to CBD
A field trip to the Congregation Beth David (CBD) on Los Osos Valley Road in SLO is planned for the 2011 Central Coast Bioneers Conference. Similar to last year’s Oak Glen Pavilion trip, this is an exceptional opportunity to experience and learn about the design, construction, and operation of a green building. Inaugurated in March... Read More