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In This Issue
International Information
· Tri-Generational Movement
· Bioneers Conference
· Earth Care
· EcoVersity
· ZERI
· Great Books
Santa Fe Bioregion
· Living Machine in Taos
· Sustainable Santa Fe
Commission
· Santa Fe Independent Business
and Community Alliance
· Santa Fe Farmers Market
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Greetings!
Welcome to
Sustainable Abundance, a quarterly newsletter about
sustainability put out by Earth Care International. You will
find global information as well as information specific to the
Santa Fe bioregion.
A CALL TO OPEN
ARMS FOR CHANGE
A
tri-generational movement towards a healthy society. Shifting
how we think and collaborate so that we can create a sustainable
world.
» Please click here for further
information.
SUSTAINABILITY
EDUCATION
Sustainability is a three-legged stool : economy, ecology, and
community. All three are required for a healthy society.
Sustainability builds on the strong foundation of environmental
education and has some unique characteristics.
» Please click here for further
information.
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EARTH
CARE - SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION FOR TEENAGERS
Earth Care builds the awareness,
commitment, and passion in youth necessary for the future
health of our Environment and Society. We offer programs in
school and after school to educate teenagers about ecology,
sustainable business practices, systems thinking, social
activism, and much more.
» Please click here for further
information.
ECOVERSITY - CERTIFICATION, CONTINUING EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS
The educational process at EcoVersity is inspired by
ecological sensibility and rooted in applied practice.
EcoVersity's philosophy and approach encompass principles
which are central to the theory and practice of
sustainability.
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SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION CENTER
The
Sustainability Education Center (SEC) was created in 1995 in
response to the growing need for educational materials and
professional development focused on sustainability.
Their curriculum is being implemented throughout the world.
» Please click here for further
information.
ZERI-SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
The
ZERI organization offers solutions to poverty and environmental
degradation by working with communities on sustainable projects
that address social, economic, cultural and ecological concerns
together.
» Please click here for further
information.
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YOUR
SUPPORT IS REQUESTED
Earth
Care, a 501 c (3), operates from generous contributions from
people just like you. You can make a tax-deductible donation
securely with your credit card by clicking on the link
below, or you can mail a check to: Earth Care, 1402 Santa
Rosa Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87505. All donations are
tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. Please help support
us in educating our next generation.
» Please click here to make a
donation.
GREENING
MONTE DEL SOL
Monte Del Sol is transforming before our very eyes. 20
teenagers are greening their school and much more. Students
are learning through doing - Water Harvesting, Organic
Gardening, Recycling, Composting, Solar Energy, BioDiesel,
Natural Building Techniques, and Permaculture.
» Please click here for further
information.
TEENAGERS
CREATE, MANAGE AND RUN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
One World Coffee and Trade is a fair trade store that is to
open on March 12th at the Santa Fe Market. Students will be
selling socially and environmentally responsible products
that are fair trade certified.
» Please click here for further
information.
GREEN
EDUCATION COALITION
A gathering of people who are interested in educating youth
about Sustainability and the Environment. Next meeting March
10th @ 5:30 pm, at EcoVersity.
» Please click here for further
information.
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LIVING MACHINE COMES TO TAOS
Worlds first Living Lab comes to Taos, New Mexico.
Construction begins spring 2004. The Living Lab is an
engineered learning space with curriculum designed to
demonstrate the most innovative concepts in sustainable
building, ecological design, and environmental
stewardship.
» Please click here for
further information.
SANTA
FE FARMERS MARKET
These
are exciting times for the Santa Fe Farmers Market
community, as the Market grows ever closer to
establishing a permanent site. Big changes are in the
air thanks to the efforts of the Market's non-profit
partner organization, the Santa Fe Farmers Market
Institute. SFFM also has a new Executive Director.
» Please click here for
further information.
PERMACULTURE CREDIT UNION
Innovative new financial institution located here in
Santa Fe. The Permaculture Credit Union utilizes a
unique strategy of combining sound financial business
practice with earth care ethics to supply its members
with a growing set of financial services.
» Please click here for
further information.
SANTA
FE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY ALLIANCE (LINK)
The
directory of sustainable businesses in Santa Fe has been
upgraded. New and improved listing is now available.
Over 600 members strong. Learn how your dollars count!
Please click below to view an amazing article by Reverie
de Escobebo.
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SUSTAINABLE SANTA FE COMMISION
This
group of volunteers is working with the governing body of
Santa Fe to recommend sustainable solutions. Currently they
have a vacancy for one commissioner.
» Please click here for further
information.
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Conferences and Activities |
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BIONEERS
CONFERENCE
The
Bioneers is an educational nonprofit that strengthens and
expands networks of practical visionaries working on behalf
of the environment and people. We spread solutions-oriented
stories - including both ecological models and social
strategies - for restoring the earth. Bioneers organizes an
annual inspiring conference outside of San Francisco that is
not to be missed.
October 15-17, 2004
Marin Center San Rafael, California
» Please see the Bioneers
website for further information.
YOUTH
SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE IN SANTA FE
In the
fall of 2004 Earth Care will host a 2-Day conference in
Santa Fe to introduce youth to sustainability. The
conference will include keynote speakers as well as hands on
workshops. If you are interested in participating or helping
to organize this conference, please contact
Christina@earthcare.org
» Please click here for further
information.
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Great Books |
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Macroshift:
Navigating the
Transformation to a Sustainable World
by Ervin Laszlo is a thought provoking positive view on how
our culture can create a healthy world.
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Order Your Copy Today!
Natural
Capitalism:
The next
industrial revolution by Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, and
Hunter Lovins. This is a complete and inspiring reference on
what is happening in the world of sustainable businesses.
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