Hi and thank you for your interest in a presentation.
My purpose for presentations is to show and tell down to earth, practical and timely approaches to transform culture and economy so they are far more friendly to people and planet. The goal - to live within our ecological and economic means with personal and civic uplift as a core social ideal.
The focus of my interest is permaculture applied to suburbia and urban spaces. A nice word to use is "repair." Half of all Americans live in suburbia and there are enormous possibilities and tools to work with for transforming our economy, our culture and lives.
The links below will direct you to foto galleries of interest. Many of the fotos in my presentations come from these galleries. Also links to topics I can address and a short bio. You are welcome to contact me.
First - a "visit" to my place in Eugene.
Second - a visit to my neighborhood
Third - a list of topics I can address
Four - my bio, a bit of what, where and when
The website has many interesting galleries and topics. Social activation is one of my favorites. The posters I made are great educational tools.
A recent blog I wrote is a good intro to an interesting realm of personal "re assessment and re calibration" regarding what we do for money. Also a thoughtful if not so flattering look at our economy.
The website is full of great information. Front yard gardens, block planning, allies and assets, multiple benefits,,,,,,,
An ideal presentation would be hosted by several community organizations, perhaps a church or neighborhood association [both!] included and each hosting group could have a table of information the evening of the presentation. There could be a half hour mix and mingle before and after the presentation. Each hosting group could introduce themselves in front of the audience. A bit more expansive - a follow up - to have an on site visit the next day - something like visiting a site or several sites, with many permaculture features - edible landscaping, rain water management, solar design, front yard garden, collaborations between neighbors, cooperative living, repurposed urban infrastructure. A follow up that shows what some of the site and social elements explained in the presentation would multiply the benefits of the presentation. Perhaps also a place without the permaculture features to identify what could be done with the place.
My purpose for presentations is to show and tell down to earth, practical and timely approaches to transform culture and economy so they are far more friendly to people and planet. The goal - to live within our ecological and economic means with personal and civic uplift as a core social ideal.
The focus of my interest is permaculture applied to suburbia and urban spaces. A nice word to use is "repair." Half of all Americans live in suburbia and there are enormous possibilities and tools to work with for transforming our economy, our culture and lives.
The links below will direct you to foto galleries of interest. Many of the fotos in my presentations come from these galleries. Also links to topics I can address and a short bio. You are welcome to contact me.
First - a "visit" to my place in Eugene.
Second - a visit to my neighborhood
Third - a list of topics I can address
Four - my bio, a bit of what, where and when
The website has many interesting galleries and topics. Social activation is one of my favorites. The posters I made are great educational tools.
A recent blog I wrote is a good intro to an interesting realm of personal "re assessment and re calibration" regarding what we do for money. Also a thoughtful if not so flattering look at our economy.
The website is full of great information. Front yard gardens, block planning, allies and assets, multiple benefits,,,,,,,
An ideal presentation would be hosted by several community organizations, perhaps a church or neighborhood association [both!] included and each hosting group could have a table of information the evening of the presentation. There could be a half hour mix and mingle before and after the presentation. Each hosting group could introduce themselves in front of the audience. A bit more expansive - a follow up - to have an on site visit the next day - something like visiting a site or several sites, with many permaculture features - edible landscaping, rain water management, solar design, front yard garden, collaborations between neighbors, cooperative living, repurposed urban infrastructure. A follow up that shows what some of the site and social elements explained in the presentation would multiply the benefits of the presentation. Perhaps also a place without the permaculture features to identify what could be done with the place.