A RENAISSANCE OF LOCAL! WORKSHOPS

Friday: RASPBERRY TENT

DEVELOP YOUR TRANSPORTATION TOOLBOX! A KEY COMPONENT TO RELOCALIZATION, by Karen Worminghaus, Boulder CarShare. Participants will discuss and learn about all the e-mode transportation options available to them in the Boulder area. Participants will have the opportunity to assemble their very own "Transportation Toolbox" during this interactive and thought-provoking workshop. Even veteran e-commuters can learn something new from this workshop. They will also have the opportunity to share their inspirational stories and commitment with fellow Boulder County residents who are looking for more ways to reduce their environmental footprint by Going Local! and Staying Local! Karen Worminghaus has been the volunteer Executive Director of Boulder CarShare (a local 501(c)(3) organization) for over six years. She is thrilled to help people reduce their dependence on automobiles, and ultimately use e-modes more, so they can enjoy our beautiful environment and deepen their sense of community. (1:45 – 2:45 p.m.)

BANK LOCAL—UNDERSTANDING THE COOPERATIVE AND THE CREDIT UNION DIFFERENCE, by Charles Wright, Premier Members Credit Union. Credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives. They were originally formed in 1864 to help German farmers purchase live stock. In 1909 the first American credit union was formed. Learn how credit unions function as a true member-owned financial cooperative and how your money stays within the community. Charles Wright is ice president of business development at Premier. He has been working with credit unions for more than 10 years. (3:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

Friday: PLUM TENT

HIGH DESERT WORK COMPOSTING, OUTDOORS OR IN!, by John Anderson, Garbage Busters. This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of worm composting, including all aspects of care and maintenance, biology, herding and harvesting. John Anderson is the infamous Worm Man of Northern Colorado. Recently celebrated in New Belgium's Follow Your Folly campaign, John has dedicated the last 12 years of his life toward understanding the value of vermicomposting. He has been featured on several local televsion stations, and has written many articles on the art of composting. John is also a Larimer County Master Gardener. (1:45 – 2:45 p.m.)

BUILDING LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES, by Caitlin Hedberg, MicroBusiness Development, Denver. Who are our local and sustainable businesses? How can we support the local economy? What is entrepreneurship's role in the transition toward greater sustainability? This session will address how communities and citizens can start, grow, and sustain local enterprises. We will also touch on consumer advocacy around sustainable business practices, and the tension between consumerism and sustainability. Aspiring entrepreneuers, current business owners, public sector and private citizens welcome. Come gather resources for your own enterprise (existing or to be!) in addition to inspiration, knowledge and resources to support informed consumerism. Caitlin Hedberg is a sustainable business consultant with MicroBusiness Development, a Denver-based not for profit that eliminates barriers to economic independence for community entrepeneurs, both youth and adults, through access to markets, resources and capital. Caitlin has been involved with local economic development and sustainability initiatives in Colorado for more than five years, and spent two years as the owner of a small, local firm. (3:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

BUILDING ALLIANCES: LABOR, IMMIGRATION, AND THE ENVIRONMENT, by Maria Elena Durazo. Bioneers Screening and Discussion: Video of 2006 presentation at Bioneers. Durazo portrays her work as national director of the Immigrant Workers’ Freedom Ride, a national mobilization campaign to restructure U.S. immigration and labor laws. Followed by group discussion. Mari Elena Durzao is president of the Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees Union’s Local 11, the first Latina woman to lead a major union in Southern California. (4:15 – 5:15 p.m.)

Friday: APPLE TENT

CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP AND JUSTICE, by Rha Goddess and Sarah Crowell. Bioneers Screening and Discussion: Video of 2005 and 2006 presentations at Bioneers. Rha Goddess on "Who’s Got Next? Cultivating Feminine-Centered Leadership in a Hip-Hop Era" and Sarah Crowell on "The Courage to Walk in Beauty: Creating Space for Young People to Find Truth and Power.” (1:45 – 2:45 p.m.)

COLORFUL COLORADO CYCLING: THE EARLY YEARS, by Steve Stevens, Golden Oldy Cyclery. This presentation with powerpoint media discusses the Most Sustainable Transportation method—CYCLING—covering it's early history and its early introduction to Colorado. After a 35 year career at the World's Greatest High Tech R&D Laboratory—AT&T Bell Telephone Labs—Steve Stevens (BA, MS, AbD) changed from a High Tech Focus to Low Tech—Antique Bicycles and Cycling History. He combines this with sustainability in creating THE SUSTAINABLE MUSEUM OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION—Golden Oldy Cyclery and Golden Oldy Cyclery Library. The museum is 3 times more energy efficient than the LEED Platinum US EPA Building in Denver. It houses 85 bicycles (mostly pre-1900) and over 140,000 pages of pre-1900 cycling literature. (4:15 – 5:15 p.m.)

HEALTHY SOILS, HEALTHY PLANTS, by Rick Allen, BioLynceus Biological Solutions.Today’s growers, turf and landscaping professionals need different solutions to produce healthy plants. Rick provides compelling information on how soils can be improved while creating an environment where less water and less chemicals can actually improve plant health. Rick Allen provides an educational review of how soil microbiology plays an integral part in solving plant management challenges. Join Rick to learn how to turn your soils into healthy soils. Rick Allen has been helping businesses and individuals improve their growing strategies for over fifteen years. As the CEO of BioLynceus, he provides practical approaches to helping people learn ways to reduce their use of water and chemicals for turf and crops. Due to Rick’s expertise in the business of addressing challenging problems with soil and water, he is often consulted to provide broad-based, environmentally sound solutions to golf courses, sports turf, school districts, corporations, municipalities, small business, organic and conventional agriculture, and other organizations. (3:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

Saturday, RASPBERRY TENT

LIVING LIGHTER ON THE PLANET, by Diane Dandeneau and Jennifer White, Green Heart Institute. How our lifestyle impacts Climate Change and how to reduce it. Discussion on Conserveration, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy. Including Renewable Energy Credits, Solar, and more. Diane Dandeneau is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Boulder-based Green Heart Institute (formerly the ConservED project) as well as the Director of Colorado Interfaith Power and Light. 25 years ago, Diane sold solar systems and designed, built and lived in a passive solar house. She is a sought-after speaker, sustainability and energy conservation consultant, and has been trained by Al Gore to provide his Climate Project presentation from the movie "An Inconvenient Truth."  Jennifer White is the Co-Founder and Director of Education for the Boulder-based Green Heart Institute and the Executive Director for a national nonprofit, The Simplicity Forum. She and her husband, Jimmy Sferes, also speak and tour nationally as the Eco-Tones, addressing many of these issues through their “Concerts with a Conscience.”Both individual and cooperative effort will be necessary to promote the broad lifestyle changes that create a future in which everyone can thrive. The Green Heart Institute’s (GHI) Community Initiatives are holistic, place-based educational programs where people work together to learn how to reduce their environmental impact and live a more satisfying and sustainable life. GHI’s programs help individuals develop their own internal motivations for personal change and also encourage groups to develop healthy, local networks of support. Learn about what’s happening now in Boulder County, and how to use these tools to sustain and measure your own community’s progress. (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.)

BUILDING LOCAL LIVING ECONOMIES, by Business Alliance of Local Living Economies (BALLE). (10:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

CLIMATE SMART—BOULDER'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, by Climate Action Plan Team, City of Boulder, Office of Environmental Affairs. On April 1, 2007, Boulder, Colorado became the first city in the nation to secure funding for climate change programs and community education via a voter-approved "carbon tax" on homeowners and businesses. Come hear how the city's Office of Environmental Affairs staff will implement the goals of Boulder's Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP is the city's roadmap to achieving energy efficiency and emissions reductions goals in the residential, commercial and transportation sectors. The CAP team intends to galvanize the community through trainings, events, local partnerships, neighborhood programs, and inspiring interactivities that will help us all connect to a vision of a healthy and sustainable energy future for Boulder County. Yael Gichon joined the CAP team in March, 2006. Yael coordinates energy sustainability programs in the residential sector. Yael has a background in renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and ecology. Kevin Afflerbaugh joined the city of Boulder in September, 2006. He manages energy sustainability programs for businesses in Boulder. Kevin came to Boulder from the city of Santa Barbara, CA where he worked on environmental sustainability programs, including waste reduction and green building. Andrew Bascue joined CAP team in April, 2007. He is implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Andrew came to Boulder after implementing regional programs with the Mobile Source Team at EPA's Region 2 Office in New York, followed by a short period with the Oregon Department of Transportation in Eugene. Beth Powell joined the CAP team in March 2007 and is responsible for the ClimateSmart programs' branding, marketing, and outreach efforts. Beth came to Boulder from Northern California where she worked as a project manager and event marketing manager for San Francisco's West Coast Green conference. (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

MITIGATING THE IMPACTS OF PEAK OIL IN THE CITY OF BOULDER, by Chris Hagelin, GO Boulder/City of Boulder. This presentation will examine the role of transportation demand management and city of Boulder planning efforts to mitigate the short and long term impacts of peak oil. Chris Hagelin is a Senior Transportation Planner for the city of Boulder and GO Boulder, the city's alternative transportation planning department. His focus is on transportation demand management and reducing the use of single-occupant vehicle travel. Prior to joining the city in April 2007, he was a Senior Research Associate for the Center for Urban Transportation Research in Tampa, Florida. (1:15 – 2:15 p.m.)

SO YOU WANT A GREEN HOME?, by Jennifer Pendergast, Colorado Green Lending. Informational and interactive workshop on green homes, purchasing green, retrofitting and simple, cheap things participants can do to get greener in their homes. We will have exercises for them to do and will finish up by generating a commitment by attendees to fulfill on 3 things to make their current or future homes more green. Jennifer Pendergast is the co-owner of Colorado Green Lending, a sustainable mortgage company partered with various solar companies to provide affordable financing for solar energy. She will most likely be presenting in conjunction with a representative from one of the solar companies with whom she works. (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

COMMUNITY BUILDING, THE PRACTICAL SIDE, by Larry Kinney, Boulder Green Building Guild. This session will discuss residential and institutional buildings suitable for communities whose members share concerns for living as lightly on the land as possible. Design concepts include Permaculture; tight, well-insulated envelopes using recycled (or at least recyclable) material; radiant heating and cooling supplied by a district loop largely fueled by solar; ventilation and better bathrooms; innovative fenestration strategies; daylighting systems; cooking; and solar greenhouses. The ultimate aim is to develop sound strategies to influence groups of people to live lives that are less energy intensive—while being creative and fulfilling. Larry Kinney is a co-founder of the Boulder Green Building Journal (www.bgbg.org/news/BGBJ.php) and is President of the Synertech Systems Corporation, an energy efficiency research, development, and demonstration organization in Boulder. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Syracuse University and two US patents in active daylighting systems. (3:45 – 4:45 p.m.)

DEVELOP YOUR TRANSPORATIONI TOOLBOX! A KEY COMPONENT TO RELOCALIZATION, by Karen Worminghaus, Boulder CarShare. Participants will discuss and learn about all the e-mode transportation options available to them in the Boulder area. Participants will have the opportunity to assemble their very own "Transportation Toolbox" during this interactive and thought-provoking workshop. Even veteran e-commuters can learn something new from this workshop. They will also have the opportunity to share their inspirational stories and commitment with fellow Boulder County residents who are looking for more ways to reduce their environmental footprint by Going Local! and Staying Local! Karen Worminghaus has been the volunteer Executive Director of Boulder CarShare (a local 501(c)(3) organization) for over six years. She is thrilled to help people reduce their dependence on automobiles, and ultimately use e-modes more, so they can enjoy our beautiful environment and deepen their sense of community. (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)

Saturday, PLUM TENT

PROUT's VISION FOR A NEW WORLD, by Steve Phillips and Akhil Kumar Kaplan. The cornerstones of PROUT (Progressive Utilization Theory) are cooperatives, self-reliance, local economy and spirituality. PROUT is a new socio-economic paradigm proposed by the Indian philosopher P.R. Sarkar, advocating that the economy should be founded on Neohumanist ethics, which honor the existential value of all life. The goal of economic activity is seen as the liberation of human energy from mundane problems and survival concerns, to the expansion into cultural, intellectual, artistic and spiritual pursuits. Through cooperative, self-reliant, local economies, and spirituality, this new world is possible. PROUT is gaining acceptance in several countries around the globe. We invite your participation in this exciting workshop. Steve Phillips: A student of the PROUT philosophy for 30 years, he has met Mr. P.R. Sarkar on three occasions. Steve has worked for and promoted cooperatives for 22 years. In 2005 he traveled to Venezuela to provide cooperative training to cooperative leaders involved in the Venezuelan Progressive Socialism movement. Akhil Kumar Kaplan: A nationally board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, he graduated with a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO, one of the highest accredited Oriental Medicine colleges in the U.S. Additionally, Akhil has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 12 years and has been teaching for six. (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.)

COLORFUL COLORADO CYCLING: THE EARLY YEARS, by Steve Stevens, Golden Oldy Cyclery. This presentation with powerpoint media discusses the Most Sustainable Transportation method—CYCLING—covering it's early history and its early introduction to Colorado. After a 35 year career at the World's Greatest High Tech R&D Laboratory—AT&T Bell Telephone Labs—Steve Stevens (BA, MS, AbD) changed from a High Tech Focus to Low Tech—Antique Bicycles and Cycling History. He combines this with sustainability in creating THE SUSTAINABLE MUSEUM OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION—Golden Oldy Cyclery and Golden Oldy Cyclery Library. The museum is 3 times more energy efficient than the LEED Platinum US EPA Building in Denver. It houses 85 bicycles (mostly pre-1900) and over 140,000 pages of pre-1900 cycling literature. (10:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

HEALTHY SOILS, HEALTHY PLANTS, by Rick Allen, BioLynceus Biological Solutions.Today’s growers, turf and landscaping professionals need different solutions to produce healthy plants. Rick provides compelling information on how soils can be improved while creating an environment where less water and less chemicals can actually improve plant health. Rick Allen provides an educational review of how soil microbiology plays an integral part in solving plant management challenges. Join Rick to learn how to turn your soils into healthy soils. Rick Allen has been helping businesses and individuals improve their growing strategies for over fifteen years. As the CEO of BioLynceus, he provides practical approaches to helping people learn ways to reduce their use of water and chemicals for turf and crops. Due to Rick’s expertise in the business of addressing challenging problems with soil and water, he is often consulted to provide broad-based, environmentally sound solutions to golf courses, sports turf, school districts, corporations, municipalities, small business, organic and conventional agriculture, and other organizations. (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

HIGH DESERT WORM COMPOSTING, OUTDOORS OR IN!, by John Anderson, Garbage Busters. This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of worm composting, including all aspects of care and maintenance, biology, herding and harvesting. John Anderson is the infamous Worm Man of Northern Colorado. Recently celebrated in New Belgium's Follow Your Folly campaign, John has dedicated the last 12 years of his life toward understanding the value of vermicomposting. He has been featured on several local televsion stations, and has written many articles on the art of composting. John is also a Larimer County Master Gardener. (1:15 – 2:15 p.m.)

INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE: REDESIGNING OUR LIVES AS IF CARING FOR THE PLANET MATTERED, by Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture. Permaculture utilizes a common sense approach to designing sustainable-human habitats by mimicking patterns found in nature. Bill Wilson, founder of Midwest Permaculture, will provide an overview, share some examples of applied permaculture design, and offer practical tips for incorporating these ideas to transform your yard, your community and your life. Includes hand outs. Bill Wilson is co-owner of Midwest Permaculture with his wife Rebecca. He has explored and implemented many aspects of sustainability during his 29 years of living with intention in a small community. Bill is also a founding director of the non-profit organization, Center for Sustainable Community. (2:20 – 3:30 p.m.)

DESIGNING THE NEXT GOLDEN AGE, by Jay Harman and Amory Lovins. Bioneers Screening and Discussion: Video of 2004 presentations at Bioneers. Jay Harman's presentation "Emulating Nature’s Design Genius", poses that breakthroughs in biomimicry research that can empower the world's industries to greatly reduce their energy consumption and pollution and lead to a radical transformation of the global economy. Amory Lovins' presentation "Winning the Oil Endgame: Mobilizing Business and Design Innovation for Profitable Energy Security" offers us a realistic outline of how we can achieve a prosperous post-petroleum economy through cutting-edge design innovations, radically enhanced resource efficiency, and judicious use of biofuels and hydrogen. (3:45 – 4:45 p.m.)

STOPPING THE ENERGY COLONIZATION OF SACRED NATIVE LANDS, by Clayton Thomas-Müller. Bioneers Video Screening and Discussion. The brilliant young activist from the exemplary Indigenous Environmental Network depicts how relentless organizing and alliances on the front lines of resistance are stemming industrial society’s juggernaut to exploit unsustainable energy extraction from Native homelands and sacred lands of Turtle Island. Followed by discussion. (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)

Saturday, APPLE TENT

HOW CAN ONE PERSON HEAL THE PLANET AND THEMSELVES? by Glennis Walters Smith M.A. and Dr. Stephen Jay Smith, The Guide to Health and Healing Magazine. This workshop invites partcipants to explore their own unique gift of being here at this time on this Planet. We ask you the Question: "What are you afraid of"? and explore how facing your own fears, you can take steps towards individual health and happiness. Once you face your fears, then you can take actions to support both our local and global community. Glennis Walters Smith M.A., is Founder of the nonprofit magazine The Guide to Health and Healing. Glennis had a health crisis in 1999. Her healing journey included both Allopathic & Holistic Practitioners. From that experience, Glennis wanted to give back to her community, so she started her publication which has expanded to a local & global community. Dr. Stephen Jay Smith, is a retired Dentist, who found himself wanting to give back to those in need. Stephen, is Founder of the non profit Miracle Fund, started in 1994. His first project was to set up a floating dental clinc on a houseboat in the jungles of Guatemala to serve the Kekchi Indians on the Rio Dulce River. (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.)

THE NEXT SOLAR WAVE, by Jim Welch or John Shaw, Bella Energy (formerly Sun Electric Systems). A look into Building-Integrated Photovoltaic systems coming down the road and or already in use in other countries. As well as a look into the economics of doing PV now, in CO, as a business or an individual. Jim Welch is President & Founder of Remote Power and Sun Electric Systems, a leader in the renewable energy industry for almost 30 years and recently recognized by the US Department of Energy as a Green Pioneer Award Winner in 2004 for his efforts to bring wind power to the state of Colorado and the City of Fort Collins. For the next 10 years, he provided consulting to organizations such as the World Bank and Conservation International. His most significant project was for the Nature Conservancy, implementing over 400 kW of solar electricity on the largest nature preserve system in the world. John Shaw, Bella Energy: Certified in Photovoltaic Design and Installation by Solar Energy International, his interest in renewable energy and recycling goes back to 3 years of summer jobs as a "reclamation engineer" (aka garbage man) between years at the University of New Hampshire. After earning his Bachelor degree in Business Administration, John traveled to Japan where he resided and worked for three years. Upon returning to the States, he enrolled and earned a graduate certificate in Japanese at Cornell University. As alternative energy became a force in the Boulder area, John jumped into this beneficial and growing industry after being a stay-at-home dad of 2 boys for nearly 3 years. After learning sales 'from the roof down', he joined the Sun Electric System's team. (10:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

PLUGGING INTO THE SUN: UNDERSTANDING SOLAR ELECTRICITY, by Dan Yechout, Namaste Solar Electric. An overview of grid-connected solar electricity systems. Topics covered will include technologies, costs, incentives and benefits. Dan Yechout is one of 25 co-owners of Namaste Solar. Prior to joining the company, Dan worked seven years in the semiconductor industry for Atmel Corporation where he founded and managed an integrated circuit design center in Camberely, England. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University. (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

GEOTHERMAL HEATING TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT, by James E. Richmond, CEM, CMVP Radiance Corporation. An informative PowerPoint presentation that gives a mildly technical introduction to geothermal heating and air conditioning to the lay-person, consumer. James, describes why Geothermal is a renewable energy resource, shows comparative efficiencies and carbon footprints of various methods/fuels of home heating, and describes why combining solar energy and geothermal is an excellent way to optimize the reduction of your home's carbon footprint. Radiance Corporation was founded by James E. Richmond. He has over 23 years experience in the energy conservation and renewable energy industry. Jame’s core expertise includes geothermal heat pump design and installation, technical issues related to building systems, energy efficient technologies, and measurement and verification of energy savings. (1:15 – 2:15 p.m.)

ENERGY AS IF OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE MATTERED—A HOPEFUL LOOK by Ken Regelson, Five Star Consultants. Join noted energy policy expert, Ken Regelson, for a fast-paced, fun, and thoughtful look at our energy future. Ken's talk has convinced many that an abundant, secure, and sustainable energy future is within our reach. The first half of this talk will cover a sustainable energy economy and how renewable energy is an essential part of our future. The second half will touch on why fossil fuels in general, and new coal power plants in particular, are like “knowing the answer to the wrong question." Ken Regelson is the owner of Five Star Consultants and helps develop, analyze, and implement the policies and programs needed to create a more sustainable energy future. Areas of expertise include utilities, net metering, municipalization, renewable energy (RE), energy efficiency (EE), and city and state policy and programs in RE and EE. (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

FINANCING SOLAR ENERGY FOR $6 A MONTH, by Jennifer Pendergast, Colorado Green Lending. The workshop will be informational and interactive.  In one example excersize, attendees will present their monthly utility costs ( current ) and we will  advise them on how much they can save with solar, how many trees and tons of carbon they would save and answer any questions they have. Jennifer Pendergast is the co-owner of Colorado Green Lending, a sustainable mortgage company partered with various solar companies to provide affordable financing for solar energy. She willl most likely be presenting in conjunction with a representative from one of the solar companies with whom she works. (3:45 – 4:45 p.m.)

HOW TO LIVE IN A FUTURE THAT WILL BE UNLIKE THE PAST, by Marshall Vian Summers, The Society for the Greater Community Way of Knowledge. Given the Great Waves of change that are coming— irreversible climate change, diminishing food and energy resources and growing financial and social instability, among others—we are entering a future that will be unlike the past. How will you know what to do in the face of these great changes? Will you follow the consensus of the culture, the compulsions of frantic individuals or the hopelessness of those around you who never prepared? Or will you find and follow a deeper experience of guidance and inner direction within yourself? Marshall Vian Summers will reveal the awareness and the key inner strengths upon which the wisdom of all of your preparations will depend. Marshall Vian Summers is an award-winning author of Greater Community Spirituality and Steps to Knowledge. For the past 25 years, he has been receiving a New Revelation about the deeper nature of human spirituality and the great change facing humanity as we stand at the threshold of space. (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)

Sunday, RASPBERRY TENT

ORGANIC CHICKEN FARMING, by Susan Tobias, Rancho de Pollo. (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.)

HOUSEHOLD FOOD PRODUCTION, by Joel Reich, Boulder County Extension. This presentation will introduce the possibilities for vegetable and fruit production right in your backyard. It will briefly cover the various informational topics and skills necessary to have success, even in your first garden. This presentation can also be seen as an introduction to an 8-week series being offered by the Boulder County Extension office during October and November. Joel A. Reich works for Colorado State University Extension as a Horticulture Agent in Boulder County. He holds an M.S. in Horticulture from Oregon State University. While not dishing out plant information to County residents, he can often be found in his large organic garden. (10:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

ORGANIC BACKYARD BEEKEPPING, by Kelly Simmons, Boulder Sustainability Education Center; and Corwin Bell, BackyardHive.com. This workshop is an introduction to backyard beekeeping with an emphasis on organic methods. Keeping bees improves the overall health and sustainability of our lives: improving pollination in our neighborhoods, and providing both food and a medicine chest in our backyards. This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in sustainable living and/or beekeeping. Kelly Simmons has been keeping bees organically with no treatments in her backyard for two years. She teaches urban sustainable living practices including keeping bees. Corwin Bell has been practicing organic beekeeping for over 11 years. Corwin uses a holistic approach to keeping bees and promotes a "backyard" hive method of beekeeping for the beginner beekeeper. (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

THREE PEACHES AND A DOZEN CHERRIES: THE ARRIOLA SUNSHINE FARM STORY, by Cindy Dvergston, Arriola Sunshine Farm, Cortez Colorado. Cindy will focus on “our farm, what we are about, and how we do what we do.” She will put a special emphasis on the conservation of the Navajo Churro Sheep landrace with a lead into Roy Kady’s presentation. Cindy Dvergston and her husband Mike Rich established Arriola Sunshine Farm north of Cortez Colorado in 1987. They both came from an agrarian heritage and have degrees in soil science and natural resource management. They farm in nature’s image, using a holistic approach. Their aim is to create a healthy land, healthy people and a robust economy based on real wealth that comes from the sun. Their products include grassfed beef and Churro lamb, live Burbon Red Turkeys, free-range eggs, and a market garden. Lettuce is their main garden crop. They sell their eggs and produce wholesale to Dolores Food Market, Zuma Natural Foods, Absolute Bakery, Let it Grow Nursery, and P&D Grocery. Their meat and wool is sold directly to customers. They manage for a triple bottom line, which means that they account for all costs of production and sources of wealth based on social, economic and environmental criteria. They believe that for agriculture to be sustainable, it must also provide for social and economic justice for those who produce our food as well as being environmentally sound. Mike also serves as a conservationsist with the USDA and Cindy is a Holistic Management Certified Educator. (1:15– 2:15 p.m.)

URBAN MULTI-PLOT FARMING AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, by Kipp Nash, Community Roots Urban Farms.  Kipp will be speaking about his experience as an urban farmer—what influenced him to start, how he operates his business, what has worked (and what hasn't), and how he sees urban growing as a vital link in food security. He will focus attention on the ways in which we can connect our communities to bring traditionally rural ways of living into an urban context. Kipp Nash is in his third year of self-guided "graduate school," studying urban agriculture out of his neighbors' yards. His hobbies are school-bus driving and collecting extremely large zucchini. Kipp resides in South Boulder with his partner Kimberly and step-son Kaleb, 11. (2:20 – 3:30 p.m.)

Sunday, PLUM TENT

FARM TO SCHOOL, by Shanan Olsen, Abbondanza Organic Seeds & Produce. (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.)

HIGH DESERT WORM COMPOSTING, OUTDOORS OR IN!, by John Anderson, Garbage Busters. This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of worm composting, including all aspects of care and maintenance, biology, herding and harvesting. John Anderson is the infamous Worm Man of Northern Colorado. Recently celebrated in New Belgium's Follow Your Folly campaign, John has dedicated the last 12 years of his life toward understanding the value of vermicomposting. He has been featured on several local televsion stations, and has written many articles on the art of composting. John is also a Larimer County Master Gardener. (10:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE: REDESIGNING OUR LIVES AS IF CARING FOR THE PLANET MATTERED, by Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture. Permaculture utilizes a common sense approach to designing sustainable-human habitats by mimicking patterns found in nature. Bill Wilson, founder of Midwest Permaculture, will provide an overview, share some examples of applied permaculture design, and offer practical tips for incorporating these ideas to transform your yard, your community and your life. Includes hand outs. Bill Wilson is co-owner of Midwest Permaculture with his wife Rebecca. He has explored and implemented many aspects of sustainability during his 29 years of living with intention in a small community. Bill is also a founding director of the non-profit organization, Center for Sustainable Community. (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

BOULDER COUNTY FARMERS' MARKETS, THE COMMUNITY, AND CHANGES IN THE PROVIDERS OF LOCALLY-GROWN FRESH FOOD, by Mark Menagh, Boulder County Farmers' Markets. Mark Menagh is Executive Director of the Boulder County Farmers’ Markets, a non-profit organization dedicated to serve the community by providing a direct market for locally-produced agricultural products. Market members sell directly to residents of the community only locally grown, fresh products. Working with over 100 farmers, food vendors, community organizations, local commercial enterprises, volunteers, and local governments, Mark orchestrates these vibrant community events in Boulder and Longmont. Mark’s passion for fresh, local agriculture and his four years with BCFM provide him with an in-depth knowledge of our local sustainable farming community and the community they serve. (1:15 – 2:15 p.m.)

PRESERVING LIFEWAY TRADITIONS AND A SACRED ANIMAL HOLISTICALLY, by Roy Kady, Fourth Generation Master Weaver. Born and raised in the Four Corners region of the Navajo Reservation, Roy Kady now lives in northeastern Arizona, in the Teec Nos Pos area known as Goat Springs. He learned rug weaving as a young boy at the age of 9 years old from his grandmother, who learned it from her mother. Today he is a widely respected artist and teacher, maintaining a flock of Navajo-Churro sheep that yields wool for his weavings and other fiber arts. (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

Sunday, APPLE TENT

SACRED RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD, by Clea Danaan Edelblute. Is food sacred or “everyday” mundane? How can we live in more mindful relationship with our food? In this workshop by Colorado author Clea Danaan (Sacred Land: Intuitive Gardening for Personal, Political & Environmental Change), we will explore the meaning of sacred and how it applies to our food. Danaan will discuss suggestions for living in sacred relationship through gratitude, mindfulness, and action; and will teach participants a practice for transforming toxins of all kinds in our foods. (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.)

NUTRITION OF LOCAL FOOD, by Jacqueline McGinty, Boulder County Extension.  A look into the nutritional benefits of eating local food. Jacqueline McGinty is a Nutrition Educator with Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. Jacqueline has her degree in Nutrition and Natural Health Sciences from Bastyr University. She teaches low income residents about eating well on a limited budget. (10:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

EARTH-BASED DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE, by Sandy Cruz, High Altitude Permaculture Institute. (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

THE HONEYBEE—FROM ANTIQUITY TO SUSTAINABILITY, by Mark Beran, Meadmaster, Medovina Colorado Honey Wine. The history of fermentation and the essential role of the honey bee. The amazing honey bee and honey—the perfect food that never spoils. Sustainable agriculture and a model for a sustainable alcohol beverage industry. Environmental toxicity and current issues with the honeybee. Mark Beran is president of the Boulder County Beekeepers Association, and President of Medovina, Colorado Honey Wine, with 15 years of beekeeping and production of honey wine. (1:15 – 2:15 p.m.)

SO EASY TO PRESERVE, by Ann Zander, Colorado State University Extension of Boulder County.  This presentation will be on the basics of food preservation techniques for high altitude, food safety, and using Colorado products. Ann Zander is the Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Colorado State University Extension of Boulder County. One of her major educational programming efforts in the county is to provide people with knowledge and skills in safely preserving (at high altitudes) Colorado foods such as locally grown fruits & vegetables, cheeses, meats, poultry, fish, and wild game. (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)