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"Don't expect the Earth to produce more. Expect humans to do more with
what the Earth
produces. This is the second Green revolution."
Gunter Pauli
Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives (ZERI) is a global network of creative minds seeking solutions to sustainability challenges. The common vision shared by the Members of the ZERI family is to view waste as resource and to seek solutions using nature's design principles as inspiration.
If you are seeking real world examples of creative, practical, and proven solutions to some of our common environmental and economic problems, then you need to attend this workshop. An "Introduction to ZERI" will provide you with a new way of thinking and viewing the world and a fresh positive perspective on how we can turn our common problems into potential opportunities for value-added and job creation.
You will explore the concept of systems thinking and see how thinking in systems can shift us from a consciousness of scarcity to one of abundance. To obtain appropriate solutions it is important to know how to ask the right questions and in this workshop you will begin learning the ZERI process of asking the right questions.
- What is ZERI? - Waste or Resource? - An Introduction to Systems Thinking
- The Science of ZERI - ZERI Case Study - ZERI Education
- Applying ZERI Locally
The cost is $35 for early registrants ($15 for Students
with ID) or $40 at the door ($20 for Students with ID)
Participation in this workshop
will be limited to the first 25 people who register.
People can register at the door only if space is available.
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| Cheddar & Gruyere Styles | Stilton Style |
This workshop will be held in the kitchen (Florida Room) at the LaPlata County Fairgrounds Extension Building (First Building on your right).
Cheese Making Demonstration
During this Cheese Making Demo you will:
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Learn what kinds of equipment are required for cheese making. |
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Be introduced to the different starters and other cultures used in making these 'hard' cheeses. |
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Learn about the differences involved in making Swiss, Gruyère, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, Colby and Cheddar. |
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Participate in the making of Gruyère - a French Alpine Cheese |
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See how to make Ricotta from the whey left over from making the cheese. |
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Learn how cheese is aged. |
See February 23rd, 2006 Article in the Durango Herald "Smile and Make Cheese"
Cost is $30 per person, $50 couple, $20 student. Course limited to 25 people/6 students.
Register for Cheese Making Workshop
This winter, Oakhaven is presenting a series of workshops on practical home design.
Elements of Practical Home Design
Wednesday, Feb 8th, 2006, 6:30 to
9:30 pm, Noble Hall Room 125, FLC
This workshop is the first in a series of Practical Home Design Workshops. It provides an overview of the topic and the other workshops. The workshop will be taught by Tom Riesing, Paul Senecal & Julie Cooley. Tom Riesing designed his home in LaPlata Canyon and is a Certified Permaculture Designer and Teacher. Paul Senecal is an owner-builder and member of the Natural Builders Guild of Durango. Julie Cooley is a Mortgage Goddess with The First National Bank or Durango.
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Overview of Energy Efficiency for new and existing homes. |
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Overview of the Design and Building process. |
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Overview of the Financial process: How to get a construction loan and building requirements for obtaining mortgage financing on a new home of a Home Equity Loan for improvements to an existing home. |
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Introduction to ‘A Pattern Language’ – a classic book which presents successful patterns for each part or level of building from the design of an independent region to the use of half-inch trim. |
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Advantages/Disadvantages of different building methods. |
Cost is $25 per person, $45 per couple, $15 student.
Practical
Home Design Project
Sat, Feb 18th, 2006, 9:30 am to 5pm, Noble Hall, Room 125, FLC
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During this design project you will design a 2,000 sq.ft. home using patterns from A Pattern Language. |
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You will need to purchase a copy of A Pattern Language, or a subscription to patternlanguage.com (click on 'Please Give me Membership' to fill out the application. The is $50 per person, $80 per couple, $35 student. |
Alternative
Home Building Methods
Wednesday, Mar 1st,
2006, 6:30 to 9:30 pm, Noble Hall, Room 140, FLC
Kari Bremer designs and builds natural homes of timber, clay, straw and stone – all materials with proven strength and durability. During this workshop Kari will talk about:
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Reading a Site: The Climate, Orientation, Placement & Harmony |
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Materials Choices as they relate to: WALL SYSTEM, ROOF &
FOUNDATION SYSTEMS |
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Present a Slide Show of Finished Natural and Green Homes. |
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Answer your questions about these alternative building methods. |
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Kari is a member of the Southwest Natural Builders Guild. |
Cost is $25 per person, $45 per couple, $15 student.
Register for Alternative Home Building Methods
Solar
Design Workshop
Wednesday, Mar 15th, 2006, 6:30 to 9:30 pm, Nobel Hall,
Room 125, FLC
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Jason and Ian Frech will talk about Solar Electric (PV), Wind turbines,
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| Tom Riesing will talk about the Elements of Passive Solar Design. |
Cost is $25 per person, $45 per couple, $15 student.
Register for Solar Design Workshop
Cost is $50 per person, $80 per couple, $30 student.
Friday, September 8th, 2006, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Workshop Intro, Permaculture Videos, Slide Show and discussion at Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall (Room to be announced). This portion of the weekend is FREE and open to the public. |
Saturday, September 9th, 2006, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, at Oakhaven, 4179 CR 124, Hesperus
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Introduction to Permaculture, Permaculture Principles & Succession: Learn the basic principles of sustainable living using Permaculture design. |
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High Altitude Companion Gardening, Sheet Mulching & Soil Building: In this hands-on part of the workshop, we will plant a guild of nut trees, shrubs and perennial plants. |
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How to easily convert your water-sucking lawn into an
edible, drought-tolerant fruit garden. |
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Simple ways to Reduce Wasted Water in your garden or on your
land. |
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Simple ways to recycle gray water from your house. |
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Techniques that you can use to stop erosion and actually
build soil. |
Cost is $30 per person, or $50 per couple, $20 student.
Learn how to use cold frames, tunnels and greenhouses to extend your growing season. Learn about greenhouse design considerations, approaches to solar heating as well as building and operating costs. This is a half-day workshop.
Cost is $30 per person, $50 per couple, $20 student. Course enrollment limited to 20 people and no more than 8 students.