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Creating Green and Resilient Homes, Neighborhoods, Economy and Culture. 

This series of classes offer a college level look at the state of the world as it is in 2019 and what can be done to improve the situation. The classes are intended to motivate and provide practical information about moving towards green and resilient lifestyles, culture and economy, from home scale and into the community and region.  The teacher, Jan Spencer has decades of experience making presentations from coast to coast about urban land use and culture change. His 1/4 acre suburban property is a permaculture landmark in the Northwest and was the first entry on you tube under the heading "Suburban Permaculture" nearly 20 years ago. 

All classes will be on Tuesdays, Starting at 6:30 at the River Road Rec Center.  1400 Lake Drive. Donation/free.
  You are welcome to invite others to attend.

Creating Green and Resilient Homes, Neighborhoods, Economy and Culture


This series of classes offer a college level look at the state of the world as it is in 2019 and what can be done to improve the situation. The classes are intended to motivate and provide practical information about moving towards green and resilient lifestyles, culture and economy, from home scale and into the community and region. The Instructor, Jan Spencer has decades of experience making presentations from coast to coast about urban land use and culture change. His 1/4 acre suburban property is a permaculture landmark in the Northwest and was the first entry on YouTube under the heading “Suburban Permaculture” nearly 20 years ago. Classes alternate weeks and will be on Tuesdays at the Rec Center.

Class #1 will lay the foundation for the entire series of classes. We will take a critical look at economics as we know it.  We will learn about one earth lifestyles and how the wisdom of the world’s great spiritual traditions point the way towards more green, resilient and peaceful homes, neighborhoods, economy and culture.  We will have a good look at the benefits to be gained.
Oct 1 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-8p

Class #2 will include a fascinating history of suburbia. Suburbia is a perfect example of how economics has had a profound impact on individuals, society and the natural world. Suburbia is a remarkable example of social engineering.  Jan will also show and tell his own quarter acre property as an example of how a suburban property can produce more basic needs on site such as food, water, energy, creativity, well-being and reducing the eco footprint.
Oct 22 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-8p


Class #3 will be a history of permaculture in Eugene’s River Road Neighborhood. Permaculture can trace its roots in River Road back to the previous century. Over the past 20 years, there have been educational events, site tours, new projects, River Road Community Organization, our very own recreation center and new collaborations to encourage the transformation of River Road towards a more green and resilient future. More than a few people have moved to River Road because they want to be a part of this emerging transformation. Expect others in the neighborhood to participate.
Nov 5 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-8p

Class #4 will show and tell permaculture in Eugene and the Pacific Northwest. There are many inspiring examples of permaculture in Eugene such as homes, eco villages, businesses and organizations. When we know more about all the good work that surrounds us, we can participate and support these projects and businesses. We might see neighborhood guest speakers for Class Four.  We will have time for other great permaculture sites in Portland, Olympia, Port Townsend and even Castle Valley, Utah.
Nov 12 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-8p


DEC 3
Class #5 Pushing back on cars. An increasing number of cities and towns all  over the world are pushing back on cars.  They are reclaiming streets and parking for pedestrians, bikes, transit and community open space.  We will start with Eugene and move to Parklets in San Francisco, then Neighborhood Plazas in New York City and then on to Europe - Freiberg, Copenhagen, Barcelona and more. 

These are inspiring stories about communities reclaiming not only open space but also public health, a cleaner environment and civic culture.
Dec 3 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-8p


DEC 17
Class #6
Moving Towards a One Earth Home, neighborhood, culture, economy and lifestyle. Fittting within the capacity of planet earth to support our needs will look very different from what we are familiar with. This presentation will consider re-imagining the "pie chart slices" for how we spend our time and money. What are the experiences, values, allies, assets and tools we already have that can help move us towards a far more peaceful, uplifting and green, home and world.

Terms of interest - Internal costs, one earth lifestyle, permaculture, positive human potential, allies and assets, wisdom of the world's great spiritual traditions, civic culture and more.

Dec 17 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-8p



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