02
Oct
Ecologistics hosts first CCBioneers at Octagon Barn
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It was near-perfect weather for the 2023 Central Coast Bioneers Conference at the Octagon Barn on Saturday, September 23rd. Numerous first timers were in the audience this year, which was very exciting for the conference organizers. Fourteen exhibitors were on hand to provide information about numerous topics, including sustainable growth of small food and farm... Read More
02
Oct
Ben Goldfarb talk and book signing
Ben Goldfarb is an award-winning environmental journalist who covers wildlife conservation, marine science, and public lands management. His work has been featured in Science, Mother Jones, The Guardian, High Country News, Audubon Magazine, and Scientific American. He will be speaking at the invitation of the SLO County Beaver Brigade and Santa Barbara Beaver Brigade at... Read More
02
Oct
The Salinas River needs your help now!
262 RVs parked on 6 acres in the Salinas River flood plain in Atascadero? That’s what the Planning Commission approved on July 18th. David Broadwater, the SLO Beaver Brigade and Biodiversity First! are fighting back. They have filed appeals and supplements opposing the project with the Atascadero City Council. The Council will conduct a hearing on those appeals... Read More
17
Sep
Electrify your life – Expo and EV showcase
The SLO Climate Coalition presents the 2023 Electric Drive Week. This two-part event will start in the SLO Library Community Room where participants will hear about the many ways to electrify your life at home. You will learn how to get started on the path to an electric lifestyle, access resources available to help, and... Read More
17
Sep
Jill Knight and Jonny Madara to premier new song
Singer-songwriters Jill Knight and Jonny Madara have collaborated on a new song about climate change that they hope will provide inspiration to listeners to not give up but to keep fighting to save the planet. Their song, “It’s a Beautiful Thing,” will be premiered at the 2023 Central Coast Bioneers Conference. We will kick off... Read More
17
Sep
Registration for CCBioneers closes Tuesday
Pre-registration for the 2023 Central Coast Bioneers Conference will close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 19. This will allow us to get a head count into the various caterers. Please register here before that time to secure you place and your lunch. We have a great selection of exhibitors for you to wander through,... Read More
09
Sep
Renewables-driven microgrids: the key to future energy systems
Ecologistics is excited to present an afternoon workshop on microgrids at the Central Coast Bioneers Conference, to be held Saturday, September 23rd at the Octagon Barn in San Luis Obispo. A Community Microgrid is a coordinated local grid area served by one or more distribution substations and supported by high penetrations of local renewables and... Read More
09
Sep
Pre-conference eco-paddle in Morro Bay
A popular feature of the Central Coast Bioneers Conference is the pre-conference field trip, which takes place the Friday before the conference. Last year we had a sold-out beaver walk led by the SLO Beaver Brigade. This year, on Friday, September 22, we are featuring a two-hour multi-habitat visitation on the Morro Bay Estuary, led... Read More
09
Sep
Scholarships to CCBioneers available
Thanks to donations from generous attendees at the Central Coast Bioneers Conference, we have scholarships available for students to attend the conference at no charge. There are two types of scholarships for which you can apply: a general scholarship or an Anne McMahon Scholarship. Anne McMahon was a prominent political activist and beloved leader in... Read More
01
Sep
How to get your project funded through the Inflation Reduction Act
Virtual Town Hall co-hosted by Ecologistics and Sierra Club, Santa Lucia Chapter – Thursday, September 14, 6-8 pm Would your business like to get an innovative clean energy project off the ground? Would your city like to take advantage of tax credits for renewable energy while incentivizing investment in disadvantaged communities and creating new jobs?... Read More