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Transition Towns invites you on behalf of the Sustainability group at Kapiti Uniting Church to see this uplifting environmental documentary from the makers of Earth Whisperers/Papatuanuku. In this beautifully photographed film ten stories of environmental redemption are told : from the Poor Knights Marine Reserve to the Hurunui and Rakaia Rviers, and including the wonderful […] We were at the Kapiti Sustainable Home and Garden show over a somewhat wet weekend (25th & 26th March). Despite the weather, we had a fairly good turnout. We spent our weekend talking to lots of really interesting people about transitioning their homes and community, as well as helping to re-build our local community. […] We completely oppose the construction of new expressways because we believe the price of oil is going to be on an upward trend from now on (probably with large spikes and falls due to factors like a deep global recession and increased speculation).We believe there should be an upgraded rail system. Money available for roading […] It was a great day today and a good speech by Sarah Frater from Edible Gardens. There was a lot of swapping going on and there were 40 people crammed into the room so it was well attended(we’ll be in the larger room next time). There were a couple of people selling stuff like books […] Sarah from Edible Gardens has confirmed for the 21st to be the guest speaker What is Seedy Sunday? It’s a relaxed gathering for those who garden, or want to learn about gardening, growing food and sustainability, to share ideas and inspiration. There will be a short talk by Sarah from Edible Gardens and a […] Roll over Community Gardens – Here comes TTK Community Food Forest Premise After an inspiring night watching the very entertaining and informative Geoff Lawton’s Establishing a Food Forest Documentary and a enthusiastic discussion afterwards, Andrew come up with a fantastic idea, instead […] RadioNZ’s Sunday Morning interview re: Transition Towns. (Audio below): http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/20090607 – has: “10:06 The Sunday Group: Transition Towns Taking Root Transition Towns are spreading around New Zealand as communities face the prospect of dwindling oil reserves, an unstable climate and unpredictable food production. These are communities that are rolling up their sleeves and taking practical […] The TT NZ site has been updated. If you’re not part of Transition Towns Kapiti check out http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/. If you are check it out anyway. Also, as part of the promotion of the new Australasian edition of The Transition Handbook Gabrielle Young, Rob Hopkins and James Samuel will be on Chris Laidlaws morning show this […] Transition Towns Kapiti invites you to an informative Documentary. We will be showing End of Suburbia Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the Western Dream Suburbia, and all it promises, has become the Western Dream. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge about the sustainability of this way […] Transition Towns Kapiti invites you to a Brainstorming on Establishing a Food Forest. This Sunday the 7th June, 2-4pm. Roll over Community Gardens – Here comes TTK Community Food Forest After an inspiring night watching the very entertaining and informative Geoff Lawton’s Establishing a Food Forest Documentary and a enthusiastic discussion afterwards, Andrew come up […] Since I recently shaved, I’d asked myself, since I had no particular idea about the cost of the environment in regards to shaving. Here’s a jazzy video from Umbra… A good article on shaving and the environment. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/1972-03-01/How-to-Use-a-Straight-Razor.aspx Anyway I’m off to get a straight razor and a whole bunch of bandaids. If anyone […] http://noimpactman.typepad.com/blog/2009/05/no-impact-mans-top-ten-ecolifestyle-changes.html 1. Stop eating beef. Worldwide, beef production contributes more substantially to climate change than the entire transportation sector. Plus, a diet with no or less beef is better for you anyway. 2. Give up bottled water. The production of plastic water bottles together with the privatization of our drinking water is an environmental and […] The bible for temperate forest gardening: http://www.edibleforestgardens.com/about_book Nice introduction to forest gardens by Mother Earth News: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Homesteading-and-Self-Reliance/2007-08-01/Plant-Edible-Forest-Garden-Permaculture.aspx A more thorough introduction to forest gardening: http://www.edibleforestgardens.com/about_gardening An excerpt from the book the above information was adapted from, but with a nice table of example plants and additional information: http://www.nofa.org/tnf/sp02/supplement/edible.php Wikipedia on forest gardening: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_gardening Agroforestry Research […] Planning for leadup to first meeting, Set a date, perhaps 31st May or 7th June Sunday 1pm onwards. Email to those interested from ttk mailing list, with a synopsis. Agenda/schedule for first meeting, Introduction Brainstorming Collect Ideas Define Actions Ask for commitments Decide on next meeting and/or action Suggestions for steering brainstorming Structure and function […] http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/KapitiCoastFreecycle/ The Kapiti Coast FREECYCLE group is open to all who want to “recycle” that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it’s a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you’re looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome to participate too! […] |
