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David Shabazian of SACOG to Speak at Grange

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 10:04am — PlacerSustain
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Wed, 05/08/2013 (All day)
Location: 

Long Valley Grange Hall (At the Intersection of Auburn-Folsom Road, Shirland Tract, and Rattlesnake Bar Rd.)

[This is a copy of a PLFA listserve email from Heather Pier, Nor-Cal Foraging and "The Wild Raspberry."]

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Tue, 04/09/2013 - 10:33am
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April 8, 2013 Working Group Meeting

A meeting of the Strenthening the Local Economy Working Group was held at the Loomis Train Depot on Monday, April 8, 2013.  More complete notes on the ideas discussed will be published on this Forum.  Thirteen people attended the discussion:  Ed Armstrong, Andy Navarrette, Dave and Pamela Barnett, Michael Kane, Jeanie Bardakjian, Lyndell Grey, Mary Rossitto, Sue Bordelon, Jennifer Reilly, Kathryn MacRoberts, Paul Chavez and Jeff Bordelon.

Jeffrey F. Bordelon

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jfb@placersustain.org

530.305.4607

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The Edible City

Fri, 01/18/2013 - 4:56pm — Ed Armstrong

I came across another link today that I thought might be of interest to Placer Sustain members:

http://dirt.asla.org/2012/04/30/the-edible-city/

Salatin to talk in Squaw Valley

Fri, 01/18/2013 - 2:19pm — Ed Armstrong

I just read about this in the Sierra Business Council Newsletter:

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Fri, 08/24/2012 - 4:22pm
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Screenings of 'Genetic Roulette' 8/28/12 5:30pm & 8pm at Sacramento's Crest Theater
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Edible Landscaping and Permaculture Class this Saturday 6/30 in Auburn

Mon, 06/25/2012 - 10:52am — Jlooney
Act in Your Yard is hosting the next Edible Landscaping and Introduction to Permaculture class and site tour this Saturday 6/30 from 10am to 1pm in Auburn. Come out and join us!
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Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:15pm
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Heirloom and organic plants

 Hope all is well. I am still grow and selling heirloom and organic vegetable plants.Here is what I have ready . Also I can grow to order.So if you need anything or know someone who does let me know Thanks



I have these available:



Basil :



25) Sweet                   2 inch    



Heirloom tomatoes: 



50) Carbon                  4 inch     

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Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:08pm — Jane Todd

Hello,

EVENT: Harvesting and Marketing Medicinal Herbs with HAALo / May 5, 2012

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 10:23am — PlacerSustain

Harvesting and Marketing Medicinal Herbs with HAALo

Instructor: Leslie Gardner from the Sonoma County Herb Exchange and the California School of Herbal Studies

Date and Time: May 5th from 12:00-4:00 pm

Location: TBD

In this class we will review the cultivation requirements for a number of best-selling medicinal herbs. We will address harvesting for peak medicinal potency and explore potential for marketing outreach.

Community Gardens Grand Opening Festival-PROUD TO ANNOUNCE

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 1:00pm — amyliz67
ANNOUNCING:
The Grand Opening Festival for the Community Gardens on Saturday April 14th. Held at Sierra Christian Church, this festival is celebrating the ground breaking of the new garden beds and the coming together of those who support community gardening efforts.


Community Gardens Grand Opening Loomis-VOLUNTEERS/INSTRUCTORS NEEDED

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 4:34pm — amyliz67

My name is Amy Allen and this blog is an appeal to avid gardeners and members of Placer County for help in leading gardening/sustainability workshops at the new Community Gardens at Sierra Christian Church in Loomis. On April 14th, there will be a grand opening event bringing together local vendors, live music and non-profit organizations such as the Gathering Inn, Placer food bank and the local chapter of Heifer International.

Eliot Coleman is Coming to Reno : February 11-12, 2012

Mon, 01/02/2012 - 5:08pm — PlacerSustain

THIS IS A COPY OF AN EMAIL NOTICE FROM WNC SPECIALTY CROP INSTITUTE TO DAN MACON OF FLYING MULE FARM THAT CAME TO US FROM KATHRYN MACROBERTS [THUS THE NETWORK WORKS!]:

Merry Christmas! Yes, THE Eliot Coleman is coming to Reno.Advance information is being sent to our WNC subscribers as seating is limited, and we anticipate these workshops will sell out. Please register early if you plan to attend.

WNC Specialty Crop Institute presents:

Permaculture with Sepp Holzer: YouTube Video

Wed, 12/21/2011 - 8:13pm — PlacerSustain

THIS IS A YOU TUBE VIDEO ON PERMACULTURE THAT HAS BEEN VIEWED OVER 100,000 TIMES:

 

Peter Block and John McKnight on Community Role in Wellness

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 9:07pm — Jeffrey Bordelon

This is an excerpt from the Abundant Community Newsletter on an upcoming free online conversation by John McKnight and Peter Block on what we can do collectively at the neighborhood and community level to support Wellness and whether the current national health care reform efforts will really make a difference.

Join in . . .

This month's free conversation with John and Peter on December 6th

EVENT: November 15, 2011 Monthly PlacerSustain Meeting -- The Nevada County Local Food Movement Experience

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 5:32pm — PlacerSustain

PLACERSUSTAIN

Monthly Discussion Forum

Local Food Movement / Wellness

Presentations from Nevada County

November 15, 2011

5:30-8:00pm

Botanical Medicine Convergence in Nevada City -- November 4-6, 2011

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 8:29pm — PlacerSustain

This is a link to website information on the Nevada City Botanical Medicine Convergence this coming weekend, and an excerpt from the material:

Botanical Medicine Convergence

Nevada City Botanical Convergence : November 4– 6.

EVENT: Roseville Maidu Museum -- "Living Wild: Gardening, Cooking & Healing with Native Plants"

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 8:23pm — PlacerSustain

This is a link to information about the above Event, and an excerpt from the material:

EVENT: State Theater -- Talk on Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:02am — PlacerSustain

This is an excerpt from an email notice provided by Julie Guagliardo:

Food Safety & Sustainable Agriculture. It takes place on Friday, Nov. 4 at

the State Theater in Auburn,

7:30 PM. You could get CE hours for attending.

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