Transition San Lorenzo Valley

Mission

To increase our communities’ resilience and self-reliance and help strengthen our local economy in preparation for the effects of climate change, dwindling fossil fuels, and economic instability.

Part of Transition California

Supporters

Natural Villages

The Satellite Telework Center, Felton

Environmental Committee, The Valley Women's Club of the San Lorenzo Valley

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Events

Free online climate literacy course

May 20, 2013 all day – Coursera
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Join Felton's advocacy group

May 23, 2013 from 4pm to 6pm – Felton Covered Bridge
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Craft class at Becca's

June 1, 2013 from 10am to 2pm – Becca's house
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Join Boulder Creek's advocacy group

June 6, 2013 from 4pm to 6pm – Boulder Creek Library Amphitheater
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Join Ben Lomond's advocacy group

June 11, 2013 from 4pm to 5:30pm – Ben Lomond Park
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FREE Food & You Film Series at the Library!

June 18, 2013 at 7pm to July 30, 2013 at 9pm – Santa Cruz Public Libraries
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Recurring Events

SLV School Food Garden Volunteers Needed

Fridays 2:30-4:00

CSA Aquaponics Volunteers Needed

Thursdays, email info@csaAquaponics.org for details

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Mike Matessa posted an event

Free online climate literacy course at Coursera

May 20, 2013 all day

Climate Literacy: Navigating Climate Change Conversations Starts May 20, but enroll any timeThis course explores the basic concepts and terms needed to understand the science of climate change, and the available mitigation, adaptation and policy options. By the end of the course, students will be able to:Tell the story of our climate, describing how interactions among atmosphere, ocean, land, and life lead to climatic changes at all timescalesEvaluate the likely effect of historical human…See More

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Carol Severson is attending Mike Matessa's event

Join Ben Lomond's advocacy group at Ben Lomond Park

June 11, 2013 from 4pm to 5:30pm

Supervisor Bruce McPherson is calling on community members (that's YOU) to form advocacy groups to help implement town plan ideas.The meeting to form Ben Lomond's group will be held 4 to 5:30 pm on June 11 at Ben Lomond Park, 9525 Mill Street.Don't miss this chance to have your input matter!See More

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Mike Matessa posted events

Join Ben Lomond's advocacy group
June 11, 2013 from 4pm to 5:30pm
Join Boulder Creek's advocacy group
June 6, 2013 from 4pm to 6pm
Join Felton's advocacy group
May 23, 2013 from 4pm to 6pm

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Mike Matessa added a discussion to the group Local Food

Local Aquaponics

CSA Aquaponics is the biggest group I'm aware of that is doing local aquaponics. Does anyone know of other groups or individuals?See More

Thursday

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Rebecca Hiatt replied to Rebecca Hiatt's discussion Chickens in the group Local Food

"Thank you for the offer! But I still need some time to fix up our coop before we start again."

May 13

Debi Baker replied to Rebecca Hiatt's discussion Chickens in the group Local Food

"Rebecca, I am giving you first dibs on some straight run chickens, our broody hen just hatched 7 chicks last week, rooster is golden laced wyandott, all hens are various dual purpose heritage breeds. Are you ready for chickens again ? "

May 13

Debi Baker commented on Judith Broadhurst's group Local Food

"A neighbor is about to have baby turkeys available to raise for your next holiday " We have three Turkey Hens setting, eggs just starting to hatch. We will end up with somewhere between 4 and 70 Turkey chicks within next three weeks. If…"

May 13

Polly hughes might attend Mike Matessa's event

Craft class at Becca's at Becca's house

June 1, 2013 from 10am to 2pm

Back by popular demand...Crafting!!! Come learn a number of different crafts from experienced local craftspeople. June 1st 10am – 2pm at Becca's houseClass offered by Becca Hiatt and TSLVCome and learn pine needle baskets (a big hit last year), crochet, and drop spindle. I'll provide the materials to simplify, and I'll also try to get a knitter to teach.A handout with instructions and a pattern to crochet a hat…See More

May 12

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Karen Kaplan commented on Mike Matessa's event Craft class at Becca's

"I started to crochet a wool hat last year and would like to continue working on it, with instruction. Thanks."

May 11

Karen Kaplan and Debi Baker are attending Mike Matessa's event

Craft class at Becca's at Becca's house

June 1, 2013 from 10am to 2pm

May 11

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Lisa Smith Beasley commented on Mike Matessa's event Craft class at Becca's

"It sounds totally wonderful, but I am already tied up that day."

May 11

Mike Matessa posted an event

Craft class at Becca's at Becca's house

June 1, 2013 from 10am to 2pm

May 11

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teri martin replied to Mike Matessa's discussion Bees

"I have a honey bee hive at my house iin Felton. The hive is inside the walls of a window outset. Would anyone be interested in gently removing/replacing some siding and taking the hive? Thanks! Teri"

May 8

Mike Matessa added a discussion to the group Energy Use

Boulder Creek Area Propane Co-op Selects a Supplier

The Boulder Creek Propane Buyers Co-op has completed their selection process for a preferred propane supplier. During the review process, several requirements had to be met by a supplier in order to be selected; transparency in pricing, reasonable pricing, ability to adequately service the Boulder Creek area and locality of propane supply.The group has selected FerrelGas of Elk Grove, CA as the propane supplier for the Boulder Creek Propane Buyers Co-op. Ferrelgas has agreed to base their…See More

May 7

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Mike Matessa posted a discussion

Bees

Anyone know how to get bees out from their hive inside a wall without harming them?See More

May 1

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Letha R. Welch is now a member of Transition San Lorenzo Valley

Apr 30

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Pernilla Lillarose replied to Mike Matessa's discussion Connect with Neighbors at Nextdoor.com

"Hi Mike, our neighborhood is pretty amazing. We are all connected and have a community garden. Let me know what you need to know to sign up. My email is lillarose@earthlink.net. Thank you for keeping us all updated. Do you know about the free…"

Apr 26

Mike Matessa posted a discussion

$10K Contest by MIT for Local Climate Solutions

Do you have an idea for how local actions can tackle climate change? It could be worth $10,000!MIT's Climate CoLab (http://climatecolab.org) allows people to collaboratively create proposals that address climate change. This year they introduced a "Local Solutions" topic, and Carolyne Stayton (Transition US) and Mike Matessa (Transition San Lorenzo Valley) will be there to support the crafting of proposals that involve local communities.Winners of the…See More

Apr 26

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Vegetarian Meetup posted an event

FREE Food & You Film Series at the Library! at Santa Cruz Public Libraries

June 18, 2013 at 7pm to July 30, 2013 at 9pm

A free film series about our food systems and preserving the environment. Most of the films are award-winning, many of them are entertaining, and all of them make you think.The series runs every Tuesday evening at 7pm and every other Saturday afternoon at 3pm at the Downtown, Aptos, or Scotts Valley library branch.See the event website for details.Tuesdays, 7pmAn Inconvenient TruthFood, Inc.King CornVegucatedNo Impact ManA Place at the TableSaturdays, 3pmForks Over KnivesQueen of the Sun: What…See More

Apr 25

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Vegetarian Meetup is now a member of Transition San Lorenzo Valley

Apr 25

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Santa Cruz Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby forming

Hi everyone,

A new Chapter of the Nationwide "Citizens Climate Lobby" is forming in Santa Cruz County, and we are recruiting new members who are interested in working towards a Carbon Fee and Dividend Act that will place a fee on carbon emissions and give the income generated right back to the people to help them defray the increased price of carbon-based fuels. The theory behind this plan is that as the fee goes up (it increases per ton of emissions yearly), so the producers will be encouraged to put more effort into alternatives to carbon-based energy, and the financial markets will also put more money into alternatives, gradually equalizing the playing field and making alternatives a smarter way to go. All the while not penalizing those who are forced to use carbon-based fuels through no fault of their own. Check out CCL at http://citizensclimatelobby.org/.

We think it is an exciting approach, and one that has a chance of passing, given that it is NOT a tax!

Please join us! Email me at phpainter@cruzio.com if you are interested in joining this group!

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Transition need-to-know info

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Transition-related ideas, discussions, news

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Carpool

Save money by using 511.org Rideshare to find a carpool. Rideshare is used by over 20 people living in SLV headed to the Bay Area and over 5 headed to Santa Cruz. Find a connection? Drop us a note at transitionslv@gmail.com and let us know!