PlacerSustain General

General information of interest to all supporters of PlacerSustain will be published to this group.  Everybody should probably join in on this to faciliate the broadcast of information.

The Edible City

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

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

Composting and Vermiculture Workshop

 

FREE Teacher Workshop! W.E.T.

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Roseville Utility Exploration Center

1501 Pleasant Grove Boulevard  

Roseville, CA 95747

Introduction to being a Nature Docent!

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Placer Nature Center 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn, California 95602 Like working with kids and being out in nature? If yes, you'll enjoy being a docent at Placer Nature Center. Come learn with us as you teach! No experience neccessary - all levels of expertise are welcome!

Follow-up Buyer's Club/Co-Op meeting

Hello Placer County Neighbors!

As a result of the highly successful Co-Op Gathering on June 6, we would like to invite you to be a part of our Cooperative Venture. We needed a minimum of 20 people to establish a bargaining position with local farmers and we are so pleased that the interest far exceeded our greatest hopes!

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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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Springtime Nature Puppet show

56 Image borrowed from: "Shingebiss: An Ojibwe Legend" by Nancy Van Laan and illustrated by Betsy Bowen.

April 21, Saturday, 11:00am-12:30pm

Placer Nature Center, 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn, California 95602

Our Day Outside!(0-5 Yrs): Butterflies Flutterby!

April 14, Saturday, 9:30am-11:30am

Placer Nature Center, 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn, California 95602

Gardening in Deer Country - Green Gardening with the Masters!

Placer Nature Center, 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn, California 95602

April 7, Saturday, 11:00am-1:00pm

Community Gardens Grand Opening Loomis-VOLUNTEERS/INSTRUCTORS NEEDED

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.

What Can Superheroes Teach Us About Sustaining Small Business?

44 Business Woman to Wonder WomanSmall businesses, and the entrepreneurs that start and grow them are the backbone of the economy, employing 92% of all Californians, and generating 70% of California's tax revenue. In the current business UN-friendly climate, entrepreneurs have to work super hard to keep generating those jobs and revenue for the state.

EVENT: PlacerSustain February Meeting -- Tour of Zero Waste Operations at HP!

MEETING NOTICE

PLACERSUSTAIN MONTHLY MEETING

ZERO WASTE AT HP

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Hewlett-Packard Roseville

8000 Foothills Blvd.

Roseville CA 95747

Nature Docent Training

 No experience needed! We train you – it’s easy!

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   Do you love learning or nature or kids or teaching or science or history? Yes!? Then come learn to work with small groups children in discovery-based, hands-on learning activities as a Placer Nature Center Docent!

Lyme Disease – Learn to stay safe outside

Image: Wisconsin Department of Health

   Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in North America and Europe. Recently, ticks throughout Placer County have tested positive for Lyme Disease, including at the nature center. Read on to learn about the symptoms of Lyme Disease, ticks and most importantly, how to prevent getting it.

Astronomy & Stargazing Class

Feb. 4, Saturday - 5:30pm-7:30 pm

Placer Nature Center, 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn, CA 95602

24 Special focus on Jupiter, Venus, Moon, and the stars!

Vermiculture - Green Gardening with the Masters!

Placer Nature Center

  • Vermiculture - Green Gardening with the Masters!
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