A list of workshops and events happening in conjunction with Community Transformations:
Earthen Floor Construction.
Rob Bolman
Learn the fundamentals of earthen plastering from Eugene’s most experienced natural builder and sink your hands and feet deep into the wonderful world of cob. $10 – $20 donation. Space is limited. Please call to confirm participation.
Humankind’s Reluctant Yet Certain Transition to Sustainability. Rob Bolman
A look at sustainability through the lens of rigorous criteria, and why our leaders aren’t taking the necessary steps to achieve sustainability-touching on economics, democracy, education and consciousness. Conclusion is a cross between a psychology lecture and a new-age-spirituality tent revival. $3 -$5 donation.
July 13, 7:30 – 9:00 pm at
Dharmalaya (356 Horn Ln)
Rocket Stoves: Theory and Application to Ecovillage Infrastructure.
Rocket Stove technology produces incredible sustained heat from a relatively small amount of biomass. This visionary program will present advanced Rocket Stove designs that can have applications for cooking, space heating, water tank heating, crop drying, greenhouse heating, distillation, waste incineration, etc. – efficient energy for an ecovillage. Suggested $3 – $5 donation.
July 19, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at
Vistara (805 Horn Ln)
Winter and Fall gardens. Lauren Bilbao Suggested $3 – $5 donation.
* this one is not yet confirmed but we’re hopeful it will happen.
Transforming Diet through Bioregional
Heiko Koester
An opportunity to absorb Heiko’s deep insights on merging an awareness of a health supporting diet with permaculture inspired backyard ethnobotany. $5 – $10 donation.
Global Trends – Local Solutions
Jan Spencer
A action oriented smorgasbord of visionary initiatives for creating greener communities. Topics include relocalized economics, urban land use, permaculture, human potential and voluntary downsizing to create opportunities for family, community, and living a people and planet friendly life. $3 – $5 donation.
Alternative governance and decision making for community organizations.
Sociocracy is rule by the “socios” – people who have a social relationship with each other, as opposed to rule by the “demos,” the general mass of people.
Dharmalaya 