Dear Subscriber,
April brings a good harvest of Transition events. The Food Group is expanding (see to the right), and a Water Group is forming (see below).
The Heart and Soul group has begun a really lovely series based on Joanna Macy's work, Anna Lappe is speaking on Climate Change and Agriculture, and TSC is co-sponsoring an intriguing new event, Design Renaissance 2010.
But wait, there's more...
Best,
Michael Levy
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Sustainable Water Group Forming
|  A Transition working group is forming to participate in a coalition on water sustainability, bringing Transition's perspective on climate change and on reducing our dependency on fossil fuel energy. We will work to "re-localize" our water supply, supporting workshops on graywater to garden systems, rain catchment, and drought tolerant landscaping. And we will advocate for sustainable water policy with local decision-makers. To learn more about participating in the working group, contact Rick Longinotti .
For more information, click here.
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 Moving Towards a Life-Sustaining Society
|  Thursday, April 8, and next 4 Thursdays
7 to 9 pm
At the NVC Center (2nd floor),
225 Rooney St, Santa Cruz (at the Morrissey exit of Hwy.1)
Cost per session: $5 to $15 sliding scale.
Transition Santa Cruz and its Heart & Soul working group are continuing with the series based on Joanna Macy's seminal "Work That Reconnects."
Our first session was an experience of great, deep, and heartfelt connection. We started with a small group, and hope you will join us to explore together the inner shifts that will enable us to co-create the future we want.
More information here.
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Anna Lappé: Ag and Climate Change
|  Monday, April 12
7:00-9:00 pm
Oakes College, Rm. 105, UCSC
Free
Noted author and change maker Anna Lappé will speak on The Future of our Food System: Taking a Bite into Climate Change and Agriculture.
Read all about it here.
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Design Renaissance 2010
|  Sunday, April 18
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dream Inn, West Cliff at Bay, Santa Cruz
Early bird tickets $40; $50 day of event
This is one not to miss. A full day of intriguing presentations on sustainable design. In the afternoon, TSC's Michael Levy will introduce Newton and Helen Harrison, world-renowned ecologist-artists, and now locals, who will draw the community into a conversation about the San Lorenzo River watershed and how many of us it can really support--if we design our presence here intelligently.
Business and community leaders, designers and concerned citizens, creatives and collaborators will gather for a day of speakers, workshops, networking and guided conversations aimed at jump-starting a sustainable future for the Santa Cruz region.
Much more information and tickets here.
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But wait, there's more...
| Suburban Permaculture Tour
Tuesday, April 27, 7 pm
Quaker Meetinghouse
225 Rooney, Santa Cruz
Free
Eugene, OR resident Jan Spencer is on a speaking tour to share ideas of how you can apply permaculture principles both at your home and in your neighborhood. His talk sounds like Transition: "Global Trends, Local Choices." People will be invited to share what they have done in their neighborhood as well. Check him out at his website.
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Chicken Coop Bike Tour
Sunday, April 25, 11:30 'til done
Meet at SubRosa, 703 Pacific Ave.
Thinking about raising chickens? Come ride bikes through Santa Cruz to see a range of hens and their habitats, ranging from the completely scavenged to the super swanky. We will discuss coop building plans, philosophies, and sources for cheap/free building supplies; ethical concerns...more information on the Free Skool Website. (Scroll way down to reach the date.)
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Contact Details
831-427-9916
http://transitionsc.org
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April Monthly Gathering
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♦ Wednesday, April 21, 6:30-9:00 pm ♦ Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney (map) ♦ Free/by donation
Santa Cruz Community Food Project
An action-oriented evening to incubate new community gardens
Bring:
Some locally grown/produced beverage or food for snacking (no pressure…this is not a dinner potluck)
And your ideas for community gardens:
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Schools?
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Churches?
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Housing Complexes?
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Public Spaces?
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Parks?
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Neighborhoods?
We’ll brainstorm locations, models, partners, funding possibilities, and leave with the inspiration to make community food happen!
Organized by the TSC Food Working Group
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