A grassroots initiative that works to engage all sectors
of the community in addressing three of the greatest challenges of our
time: climate change and fossil fuel depletion, and economic instability.
Events
FARM FOR THE FUTURE FILM- 7:00PM, September 26,
Harvest Festival - Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27
We will be participating in the 3-day Harvest Festival running from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 in partnership with the Newburyport Farmers Market, The First Parish Church of Newbury and the Spencer-Peirce Little Farm.
Saturday evening at the First Parish Church we will be showing the movie, "Farm for the Future". Wildlife film maker Rebecca Hosking investigates how to transform her family's farm in Devon into a low energy farm for the future, and discovers that nature holds the key.
With her father close to retirement, Rebecca returns to her family's wildlife-friendly farm in Devon, to become the next generation to farm the land. But last year's high fuel prices were a wake-up call for Rebecca. Realizing that all food production in the UK is completely dependent on abundant cheap fossil fuel, particularly oil, she sets out to discover just how secure this oil supply is.
Alarmed by the answers, she explores ways of farming without using fossil fuel. With the help of pioneering farmers and growers, Rebecca learns that it is actually nature that holds the key to farming in a low-energy future.
A 'Visioning our Future' discussion will follow the show.
Senzeni Na - Pennies for Poverty: 2 Cents 4 Change -Thursday, Oct 15 & Saturday, Oct 17
We have a table at the Senzeni Na event on Friday, Oct 16 from Noon to 5 PM and Saturday, Oct 17 from 9 AM to 2 PM for raising awareness and recruiting volunteers.
International Day of Climate Action - Saturday, October 24
We are partnering with the Green Artists League and The First Parish Church of Newbury to plan a series of events for the International Day of Climate Action.
Solar Hot Water Energy Raiser - Fall 2009
We've been invited by the Seacoast Area Renewable Energy Initiative (SEAREI) to attend a Solar Hot Water Energy Raiser to be scheduled in the Fall 2009. Stay tuned for more details.