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“Getting Seeds Into the Hands of the People”January 27th, 2013 Sunday 1:00-4:001027 North Forest Street- MajesticOpen to the Public -No Fee -Donations accepted! GMO Free Event!SCHEDULE:1:00  Doors Open1:15  Opening Circle & Swap Etiquette1:30  Swapping Seeds & Sharing Stories2:00  “Basic Seed Saving” talk by Celt Schira4:30  Swap Ends & Clean UpWHO SHOULD ATTEND:*. People with Heirloom Seeds, Packaged Seeds, Edible Tubers& Seed Potatoes To Share*. People without seeds who want…See More

Artwork of Wolf College instructor by Joanna Colbert and used with permission.No college or other affiliation needed. Continue your Earth Day Celebrations with us today! Here's the itinerary for today from our website which you can also view at www.wolfcollege.com:This class will be spent outdoors, so please dress for the weather as we practice a series of hands-on skills. In addition to your favorite bird book, the recommended field guide for this…See More

No college or other affiliation needed. Artwork by Joanna Colbert and used with permission. Cost is $15 general, $10 for students/low income, and $10 per additional friend/family member. Here's the itinerary for today from our website which you can also view at www.wolfcollege.com:Parts of class will be spent outdoors, so please dress for the weather as we practice a series of hands-on skills. Instructors …See More

No college or other affiliation needed. Artwork by Joanna Colbert and used with permission. This class will also run from 2:30-4:30 at Village Books. The cost is $15 general, $10 for students/low income, and $10 per additional friend/family member. Here's the itinerary for today from our website which you can also view at www.wolfcollege.com:Before Class: Please arrive early in order to complete any registration information, view recommended books, and…See More

Don't waste your freezer space or burn fossil fuels running a dehydrator and canner all fall to stock your pantry with winter food! Many of the best winter foods are those that are harvested in the fall and stored using low-tech methods. Learn the tricks for "root cellaring" potatoes, winter squash, onions, garlic, root crops, and more. Root cellar not required! REGISTER THROUGH WHATCOM FOLK SCHOOL at www.whatcomfolkschool.org or 319-7495. $15…See More

Tuesday Nov 20th When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual…See More

The film "The Global Gardener- Permaculture with Bill Mollison" is an award winning film that showcases the permaculture approach to gardening that can help people turn wastelands into food forests. Bill uses examples from different climates to demonstrate permaculture techniques and one of the climates featured is on the San Juan Islands! A short question and answer period after the movie will provide an opportunity for audience members to share their experiences in implementing permaculture…See More

Village Books Literature Live - Co-sponsored by Transition Whatcom Ancient civilizations routinely relied on shackled human muscle. It took the energy of slaves to plant crops, clothe emperors, and build cities. In the early nineteenth century, the slave trade became one of the most profitable enterprises on the planet, and slaveholders viewed religious critics as hostilely as oil companies now regard environmentalists. Yet when the abolition movement finally triumphed in the 1850s, it had an…See More

Seeds are our heritage and our gift to the future. Learn to plan your garden for seed saving, how to select, harvest and store seeds, and the fundamentals of breeding vegetables. We'll have some hands-on cleaning and sorting seeds. This class is for gardeners of all levels. Register through Whatcom Folk School.See More

Is one rain barrel not enough free water for you?  If you're looking for a do-it-yourself rainwater system with increased capacity, no permits, and easy installation, this workshop is essential for you. A 275 gallon tank can water approximately 500 square feet of land per week, drastically reducing summertime water bills. Come learn how to retrofit two 275-gallon tanks into a rainwater system for your home or business.This is a two-part series.   Attend both classes and leave with the resources…See More

We are very excited to be hosting a special guest and Scythe expert Alexander Vido, at Inspiration Farm. Learn the sharper points of this elegant tool.For beginners and experienced scythers.(Exact time is subject to slight adjustment) CHANGE: Sunday from 4PM to 6PM and Monday 8 AM to Noon.Cost:   CHANGE: Total price increased to $65 to…See More

Event DescriptionBellingham Cohousing Open HouseThe members of Bellinhgham Cohousing Community welcome their friends, neighbors and other intersted folks to visit and learn about living in a cohousing community.We are a neighborhood of privately owned residences in a condominium setting that share many common facilities including community kitchen & dining, laundry, guest rooms, large shop, exercise room, hot tub, BBQ, gardens & orchards, children's play room, outdoor swings & play…See More

Event DescriptionBellingham Cohousing Open HouseThe members of Bellinhgham Cohousing Community welcome their friends, neighbors and other intersted folks to visit and learn about living in a cohousing community.We are a neighborhood of privately owned residences in a condominium setting that share many common facilities including community kitchen & dining, laundry, guest rooms, large shop, exercise room, hot tub, BBQ, gardens & orchards, children's play room, outdoor swings & play…See More

Event DescriptionBellingham Cohousing Open HouseThe members of Bellinhgham Cohousing Community welcome their friends, neighbors and other intersted folks to visit and learn about living in a cohousing community.We are a neighborhood of privately owned residences in a condominium setting that share many common facilities including community kitchen & dining, laundry, guest rooms, large shop, exercise room, hot tub, BBQ, gardens & orchards, children's play room, outdoor swings & play…See More

Co-sponsored by Village Books Literature Live, Transition Whatcom, and the Annual Community Seed Day and Swap (Sustainable Bellingham, Forest Garden, Earthcare Garden Designs, Center for Local Self-Reliance (CLSR), The Majestic, Irish Eyes Seeds …See More