New:
Urban
Sustainability Center in Gainesville, Florida
Established
November 12, 2008
Mission of
the center:
1. To maintain a model of sustainable systems for an urban
environment, including Organic gardening, Rainwater harvesting and
utilization, Gray water distribution for irrigation, Solar water heating,
solar generation of electricity and Social sustainability.
2. To present a series of Sustainability workshops to the public.
3. To create educational materials in various media, including print and video, to distribute
at the urban center, on the website, at public events, Radio, TV, newspapers, etc.
4. To provide scholarships to needy participants. These will be funded in part through
participation fees and donations.
5. To provide guidance and assistance to Gainesville residents, who want their properties to become more sustainable.
WHERE:
On the grounds of The Zen Center, in downtown Gainesville, Florida.
WHO:
- Ian Ozborn, Project Coordinator
- Sand Wrenn, Certified Permaculturist
- Denny Genovese, President of World Harmony
Project Inc.
FUNDING:
- Donations
(Ian Ozborn has pledged an initial $500 to supply matching funds for additional
donations)
- Fees for workshops and services
- Grants from various agencies.
While it is essential to know what
our problems are, it is even more important to know what the solutions
are.
World Harmony Project offers
Information on Sustainability, Health, Arts and Community.
We are dedicated to
upgrading the quality of life on our beloved planet, Earth.
webmaster@worldharmonyproject.com *
contributions are tax deductible
About World Harmony Project
Sustainable
Solutions
Multiple
dimensions of Health
Harmony in
Nature (ecology)
The
Local Global Community
Business
that promotes Global Harmony
Offer
to Volunteer or contribute in-kind goods or services
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Role of the Arts in Educating for Sustainability
The Arts are extremely important
in Education.
Participation in and
Appreciation of the Arts develops the finer sensitivities in a person,
which expands and enhances appreciation for relationships in Society and Nature.
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about it...
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New:
A
Practical Permaculture Installation Workshop
at The
Zen
Center
Corner
of
SE 2nd St.
and
SE 4th Ave.
- Downtown
Gainesville
,
Florida
Nov.
22, 2008 -
10 AM - 5PM
Come
and join us in the creation of the first in a series of Urban Permaculture
Models, beginning in Downtown Gainesville!
In
this workshop we will:
·
Discuss the basics of Permaculture,
Sustainability, and Greener Technologies
·
Review the plan for and the
components of the Rainwater
Harvesting and Distribution system to be installed at the
Zen
Center
, including:
·
2 elevated Rain water
catchment systems consisting of:
·
Gutters to channel water
from roofs
·
Cisterns (water tanks) to
store the water
·
A Solar
Water Heater
·
Piping to channel water from
tanks to a kitchen sink and a shower
·
Water
treatment through “Forced
Rock” gray water systems
·
Gravity
fed irrigation for an existing
organic garden
·
Enjoy a lunch
catered by Sand Wren, a local Raw (Living
Food) chef
·
Install the system!
At
the conclusion of the day, the facilitators will be available for
discussion and to answer questions.
Participants
will receive a detailed information packet on the topics of Permaculture
and Sustainability, as well as the particular systems installed at the
Zen
Center
during this workshop. Sources of additional information will be included
to assist you in further research.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
This
workshop will be limited to 6 participants, in order to insure that each
person has a “Hands On” experience.
A
suggested donation of $50- $75 is requested, to cover the workshop, lunch,
handouts and materials.
2 Scholarships will
be available for participants who cannot afford the donation.
FACILITATORS:
Sand
Wrenn, Certified Permaculturist; Ian Ozborn; Denny Genovese;
For
more information, email Ian at: sacredpond@gmail.com
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