September, 2009

Two-Week Composting: Hot, Fast & Efficient

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
September 17, 2009
7:00 pmto8:30 pm

Time: September 17, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: Kellogg Hubbard Library
Organized By: Transition Town Montpelier and Kellogg Hubbard Library:

Event Description:
This practical compost workshop will engage participants in the art & science of backyard composting. We will explore the basic ingredients to layer a triple bin composting system so that in a few days it will reach a temperature of 150 degrees. The two-week method is labor intensive but guaranteed to turn three season garden and kitchen waste back to vital nutrients to feed your soil.

Presented by Joseph Kiefer, Co-founder of Food Works at Two Rivers Center. Kiefer has been working to end hunger in Vermont through food education since the 1980’s.

See more details and RSVP on TransitionVermont.ning.com

Climate Action Dance Party

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
October 24, 2009
8:00 pm

Join me at www.350.org

As part of the International Day of Climate Action(IDCA), Higher Ground is having a dance party which will be webcasted through UStream so that people at other climate action events can tune in and join the party.

IDCA is October 24, and the dance party time is TBA.  So far, there are “satellite” parties planned for UVM and Charlotte, and can be found on the dance party’s website.

More details coming soon.

Growing Local Festival

Monday, September 7th, 2009
September 12, 2009

Local Food Celebration in Montpelier

Saturday 9/12/09 on the green at the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Music, workshops, local food, and friends!


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