Saturday, March 27, 2004
Youth Entrepreneurship / Agricultural Training
'Homegrown' Community Tackles Self-Reliance AND Food Security
NANAIMO, BC, Mar. 26, 2004 (Nanaimo FoodShare Society) - Hi there! Learn about our program. Please pass this information along to any local Nanaimo youth you know that may qualify and be interested in this program. We are also looking for potential mentors/ employers in the small sacle agriculture, horticulture and local food sectors. Tanis : )
'Homegrown' Community Tackles Self-Reliance AND Food Security
NANAIMO, BC, Mar. 26, 2004 (Nanaimo FoodShare Society) - Hi there! Learn about our program. Please pass this information along to any local Nanaimo youth you know that may qualify and be interested in this program. We are also looking for potential mentors/ employers in the small sacle agriculture, horticulture and local food sectors. Tanis : )
Monday, March 22, 2004
BC / Vancouver Island Event
Log Builders Prepare for 31st Annual Gathering
LUMBY, BC, Mar. 17, 2004 (ILBA) - Log builders, industry experts and noted speakers from Canada, the U.S. and around the world will converge at Parksville, BC, April 1-4, 2004, for the 31st annual meeting of the International Log Builders' Association. In addition to a host of activities for industry professionals, there will be several educational opportunities for the public as well. 1 day Cordwood House Thursday April 1st, & 1/2 day Alternative Housing Session Saturday April 3. The first, "Cordwood House," will offer in-depth information on how to build your own cordwood structure and will include some hands on training in the afternoon. The second session, "Alternative Housing" is for those wishing to learn more about log homes, cordwood houses, and earth roofs. The International Log Builders' Association is a non-profit educational association with membership around the world. Contact the ILBA office at 800-532-2900 for further details or visit our website at www.logassociation.org. Pre-registration is required for all conference events.
Log Builders Prepare for 31st Annual Gathering
LUMBY, BC, Mar. 17, 2004 (ILBA) - Log builders, industry experts and noted speakers from Canada, the U.S. and around the world will converge at Parksville, BC, April 1-4, 2004, for the 31st annual meeting of the International Log Builders' Association. In addition to a host of activities for industry professionals, there will be several educational opportunities for the public as well. 1 day Cordwood House Thursday April 1st, & 1/2 day Alternative Housing Session Saturday April 3. The first, "Cordwood House," will offer in-depth information on how to build your own cordwood structure and will include some hands on training in the afternoon. The second session, "Alternative Housing" is for those wishing to learn more about log homes, cordwood houses, and earth roofs. The International Log Builders' Association is a non-profit educational association with membership around the world. Contact the ILBA office at 800-532-2900 for further details or visit our website at www.logassociation.org. Pre-registration is required for all conference events.
Alternative Energy / Empowerment
Do it Yourself Earth Connections
WEBSITE References, Mar. 22, 2004 (The Francombe Place Research Associates) - Meet Dale Glaser. Read how he built and uses his solar and hydro power. Dale says he would be happy to share with you some of his experiences in setting up his system. "Welcome. I am 59 years young, and live in the woods 12 miles outside Ukiah, California, in a seven-sided house I built myself. I power my homestead with an alternative energy system I designed using solar and hydro energy." http://www.pacificsites.com/~dglaser/index.html.
Do it Yourself Earth Connections
WEBSITE References, Mar. 22, 2004 (The Francombe Place Research Associates) - Meet Dale Glaser. Read how he built and uses his solar and hydro power. Dale says he would be happy to share with you some of his experiences in setting up his system. "Welcome. I am 59 years young, and live in the woods 12 miles outside Ukiah, California, in a seven-sided house I built myself. I power my homestead with an alternative energy system I designed using solar and hydro energy." http://www.pacificsites.com/~dglaser/index.html.
