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Introduction to Permaculture - Bill Burke, Tristate Food Not Lawns
Permaculture is a design framework for sustainable human living. This presention from Tristate Food Not Lawns will provide an overview of the basic principles of Permaculture design, an overview of the history and development of Permaculture, and a discussion of how Permaculture fits into various climates and cultures. |
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Permaculture in Action - Bill Burke, Tristate Food Not Lawns
Drawing upon numerous projects, both local and world-wide, the members of Tristate Food Not Lawns will illustrate how Permaculture is being applied in a variety of settings (urban, suburban, rural) and climates (temperate, arid, tropical). |
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Constraining the Corporate Media Reach - C. Michael Elavsky, Dept. of Film/Video & Media Studies, The Pennsylvania State University
This talk considers the impact of corporate media power on society and contemporary life and its implications for influencing future cultural developments related to democracy and civic engagement. In addressing concerns regarding the broader impact of corporate dynamics on civic life, this talk will also point to ways in which individuals can (and do, through their cultural, civic, and media practices) participate in shaping how those dynamics develop. |
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Kids, Commercialism and Media Culture - Matthew P. McAllister, Dept. of Film/Video & Media Studies, The Pennsylvania State University
How do we understand the role of advertising and marketing in shaping modern children's culture? Are media for kids - television, internet, magazines, books - created just to entice youth to buy toys, junk food and other media products, and, if so, what are the social and cultural consequences of this? What strategies are out there to slow down commercial influences on kids? |
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Green Funeral - Mark Harris
Mark Harris presents a visual tour of this country's growing green burial movement. Drawing from his book, Grave Matters: A Journey Through the Modern Funeral Industry to a Natural Way of Burial (2007, Scribner), Harris surveys alternative funerals that take place in backyard gravesites, at sea and in "natural" cemeteries. He also explores home funerals, cremations, eco-coffins, and burial in established coastal reefs. Archival photographs show early American funerals and their progression to the more involved sendoffs of today. By way of contrast, Harris considers the embalming process and environmental aftermath of the standard funeral. |
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EcoVillage: Ithaca, NY - Patricia Pingel, Conservation Program Manager, DCNR Office of Conservation Science
EcoVillage at Ithaca (EVI) is an ecologically-based cohousing community whose residents use substantially less energy and water than typical U.S. households, and who strive to reduce dependence on cars. Pat will discuss the EcoVillage concept, the homes and life at EVI's two existing neighborhoods, and plans for a new, even “greener” neighborhood named TREE (Third Residential EcoVillage Experience) to be built in 2010. |
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Biodiesel Safety and Best Management Practices for Small Scale Production -
Matt Steinman & Lysa J. Holland, P.E., Environmental Compliance Engineer
The small-scale biodiesel community has enthusiastically embraced making their own fuel. Many resources are available that provide instructions on the process for doing this. However, biodiesel production involves hazardous materials and oils that have the potential to both harm people and the environment if not handled properly.
The Biodiesel Safety Working Group came together in response to the challenges that we saw in alerting the small-scale producer, who has embraced energy independence and has embarked on making biodiesel, to the safety issues inherent in the process. We also wanted to ensure that the small-scale community was aware of the complex regulations that may affect them. We worked over many months to produce a publication of safety and best management practices for the small-scale producer. This talk will cover many of these practices. |
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SPIN-Farming®: How to Grow Commercially on Under an Acre - Roxanne Christensen
co-author, SPIN-Farming
n this session you’ll learn the basics of S-mall P-lot IN-tensive Farming, a franchise-ready vegetable farming system that makes it possible to earn $50,000+ from a half acre. SPIN is -non-technical, organic-based, easy-to-understand and inexpensive-to-implement. Minimal infrastructure, reliance on hand labor to accomplish most farming tasks, utilization of existing water sources to meet irrigation needs and situating close to markets all keep investment and overhead low. SPIN therefore removes the 2 big barriers to entry – land and capital. It works in the middle of urban jungles, on the suburban fringe, or as part of large acreages in the country. It offers part-time or full-time business models that can accommodate any life style or life cycle. You’ll see how you can succeed at this new sub-acre approach to farming, and you will be challenged and inspired to rethink not only how to farm, but what it means to be a farmer today. |
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MAREA Fuel Coop: Sunflowers to Fuel - Oil seed sunflowers have an oil potential eqivalent to rapeseed/canola. Learn how to organically grow/cultivate/harvest & press this oil seed so one can grow your own fuel! |
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Rebuilding a Legend: Jacobs 110V WInd Turbine - MAREA
The Jacob's wind machines were built simply and efficiently to last for decades. This talk will discuss the refurbishment of a 110 volt, 3 kilowatt Jacob's wind turbine which fell from a Vermont tower in the 1970's |
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How Can You Fight the Federally Mandated Electrical Grid through PA (NIETC)
Senator Bob Casey
The National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor has been proposed by the federal government to connect the midwest power producers to the north east consumer through a large electrical grid to pass through Pennsylvania using eminent domain. |
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Wind Power for the Home. Roger Santeire
In this lecture, learn about the interesting aspects of small wind
power. Roger will start by describing the wind turbines of the 1920s through 1940s. By understanding some of the
difficulties our predecessors faced, we will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of the alternatives that are
available to us now. He will discuss net metering and the utility intertied windsystems. Hybrid wind and solar systems will
also be considered. If you are really going to take the steps toward less dependence on the local utility, get a good
start by learning how to choose the best site for your wind generator! |
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Biodiesel for the Homebrewer - John Bailey & Mike Hechinger
Both will discribe the basics of biodiesel production from start to finish in a small production scale setting. |
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Microhydro Power for the Common Man & Woman - Samuel Yoder, MAREA
Learn the basics of this very reliable energy source. From Pelton and Francis turbines to waterwheels, Hydro power is one of the most exciting ways to produce power. An introduction to small scale, stream-based hydropower systems, Topics include stream flow and head, turbine sizing and system components. |
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Vet Basics for the Small Farmer (Session1) - Samuel Yoder - Session 1
AnnMarie Yoder - Session 2 |
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Vet Basics for the Small Farmer (Session1) - AnnMarie Yoder - Session 2 |
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Anarcho Democracy and the Ecological Revolution - Samuel Yoder, MAREA
As American Democracy is stolen from the people and man is faced with formidable environmental challenges, it is time to fight back in the only ways that are left to THE PEOPLE. Don’t be apathetic, join the Struggle to restore our democratic principles without the continued degradation of the Planet |
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Wind turbines and Wildlife, an Ecological Perspective. Kim Van Fleet, Audubon Society Pennsylvania. Although wind energy is generally emission free, there are potential impacts on birds, bats, other wildlife and habitats that must be considered to ensure that the siting, construction, and operation of industrial scale wind turbine complexes have minimal short and long term impacts at all levels from local to continental. |
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Natural Agriculture – Growing for the Earth and the Community. Lisa Hamiltion -Shumei Pennsylvania Center
How can we produce our food in the most sustainable fashion? Natural Agriculture is more like natural systems and does not include the use of external inputs. This type of production respects the relationship between nature and the farmer or gardener, is highly nutritious, and helps consumers understand their relationship to nature and their food. |
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Nation’s First Solar Hydrogen Home. Michael Strizki, Hopewell Project, Renewable Energy International, Inc. The Hopewell Project is making energy history. As the first solar-powered residence in North America to create hydrogen for subsequent reconversion into electricity, it is meeting all of its power needs, including heating and cooling, through renewable, clean energy. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies, the Hopewell Project proves that on-site power generation and storage is not a futuristic fantasy, but a reality today. |
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Solar Water Heating Show-And-Tell Workshop. Michael Fisher, Solair Energy Inc.
A thorough overview of the mechanics of solar water heating, with demonstration samples of equipment. Michael is an experienced installer and an avid solar fan. This should be interesting for anyone from the curious to fellow solar installers. |
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Solar Water Heating Show-And-Tell Workshop. Frank Proske,
A thorough overview of the mechanics of solar water heating, with demonstration samples of equipment. Michael is an experienced installer and an avid solar fan. This should be interesting for anyone from the curious to fellow solar installers. |
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Sludge: Who Wants It? - Ben Price, Environmental Legal Defense Fund
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Fields to Wheels—Growing Fields of Energy: Penn State 's Energy Center Studies Alternative Energy Crops. Glen Cauffman, Manager of Farms and Facilities, College of AgriculturalSciences , Penn State . Numerous potential energy crops are grown in research plots and evaluated for fuel. Crop production potential in Pennsylvania as well as sustainability dimensions will be discussed |
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Financing Solar Energy Systems. Jeff Varkonyi, Varkonyi Consulting Group.
Learn how to pay for your solar energy system. You will learn about available solar rebates, grants, energy loans, government programs, S-REC's (Solar – Renewable Energy Certificates) and funding sources for people wanting to start their own solar energy business. |
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Green Jobs - Jason Slip, Lehigh University & Jeff Varkonyi, Varkonyi Consulting Group.
Green Jobs are the employment opportunity of the 21st century. Learn how to prepare yourself for the these jobs. Learn where the opportunities are. Looking for a career change? Take advantage of the new energy economy by being part of the solution for energy independence. |
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Socially Responsible Investing; how you can green up your portfolio. Joyce Moore, ChFC, LUTCF of Joyce Moore Financial Services. |
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Rainwater Harvesting Systems—Collection, Storage and Use . Michael Stark, Stark Environmental. Michael will discuss the four essential steps required to harvest and use the “free” and abundant supply of rainwater that falls on your roof. |
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The Burning Issues with Biomass and Biofuels - Mike Ewall, Action PA
Biomass (burning wastes and crops for electricity) and biofuels (converting wastes and crops to liquid fuels) have serious negative environmental impacts on communities. Biomass incinerators and biorefineries have been proposed and fought by cominunity groups in Pennsylvania and around the world. Learn what the problems are with ethanol and biomass/biofuels. |
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The Student/Youth Movement for Clean Energy - Mike Ewall, Action PA
Students around the state and country are making a big changes on their campuses, promotIng green buildings, climate neutrality , wind and solar power and green fleets. A new campaign called the Campus Climate Challenge has engaged students at hundreds of campuses in the U. S. and Canada. A coalition of over 20 student and youth networks working on climate and energy issues has come together to build this movement. Find out how you can plug into this movement and make changes at your school. |
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Intermediate Wind: Nuts and Bolts of Capturing Wind Energy - Pam Denglinger, Solaire
The following topics will be discussed: site and equip. selection, installation, performance, and maintenance. |
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Advanced Renewalbe Energy - Pam Denglinger, Solaire
The following topics will be discussed: Siting solar, wind, and microhydro; passive and active solar energy, natural cooling, cool roofs, and more. |
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Intro to Wind & PV Hybrid Systems. Joe and Lisa DeFranciso, North Coast Energy Systems.
This presentation covers on-grid/off-grid renewable energy systems. |
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A Walk Through Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Legislation -
Maureen Mulligan, The Solar Industry & Keystone Energy Efficiency Reliance |
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Why Nuclear Power is Not the Answer. Roger Santeire
A critical look at nuclear power at a time of rising fuel prices, increasing energy demands, and global climate change. Some say nuclear power is clean and green. Is it really? We'll look at nuclear powers' effects on the planet and it's costs. |
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Blue Rock Station - 12 months of green living: Join Annie and Jay Warmke for a lively talk about life at their homestead where 3,000 visitors travel down the lane each summer to look at the chicken chalet, the llama lounge, and the Earthship - or to use the strawbale/tire foundation privey. These pioneers use humor, photos, stories and real examples of successes, and not-so-successful projects that make their homestead the place where people come from around the world to experiment in workshops and internships with sustainable living construction, food and green living. |
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Natural Gardening & Seed Saving - Blue Rock Station Style: "You can't have good bugs without the bad ones - they have to have something to eat!". Learn about bug hotels - nicotiana and how to get your blue birds stoned (honestly). Annie Warmke, who often says she has the garden from hell, will share some of her stories, and a little knowledge on companion planting, herbal insecticide/repellent recipes and more. At the end of the workshop she'll have seeds for sharing with other gardeners. |
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Natural Healing for Barnyard Animals - Blue Rock Station Style: The latest greatest information on farm animals doesn't mention how to keep them healthy so they live a long productive life. Join Annie Warmke as she shares her experiences and trials with bringing dogs, cats, llamas, goats and chickens back to health by focusing on their immune systems. Learn simple remedies so your farm animals can enjoy a long healthy life showing up for work everyday. |
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Plastic Bottle Green House - Blue Rock Station Style: Most gardeners dream of having a green house where they grow food most of the year, or keep plants when the weather is miserable. Annie & Jay Warmke will share the design and construction techniques necessary to build a simple green house in two days out of rammed earth tires, 2-liter plastic bottles and strawbales. |
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Where to Recycle All Those Things: Bulbs, Computers, TV's Etc. - AERC, Allentown |
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Invasive Plants in PA - PA Sierra Club |
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Update on Water Quality in Pennsylvania - MaidenCreek Watershed Assoc. |
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Working Towards a Local Sustainable Food System - Sam Cantrell, Maysie's Farm Conservation Center. |
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Integrated Pest Management - TBA |
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MAREA's Community Service Projects: Solar Panels at the Kempton Fire Co., Wind Turbine at the Kempton Community Center - Bill Hennessy |
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European Car-Free Urban Planning - Richard H. Schmoyer, Municipal Planning |
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New Holland Tractors/Elsbett Vegetable Oil Systems at Penn State - Glen Caufman |
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Soil Fertility : Being a Biologic Farmer - Gary Zimmer |
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Energy Conservation on a Working Farm - Gary Zimmer |
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Grazing Fundamentals - Gary Zimmer |
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Fuels to Schools - Ryan Koch USDA |
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Grass Pellets to Fuel - Ryan Koch USDA |
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Home Burial - Penny Rhoads |
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EnergyStar Appliances - Carol Febbo EPA |
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Population Control - Audubon Society"s Population and Habitat Campaign |
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Horse Logging: Low Impact Approach - Stephens Sawmill and Horse Logging |
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Profitable Small Scale Alcohol Fuel: Valuable Co-products and Retail Distribution |
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You Can Run WHAT on Alcohol? Converting Gas or Diesel Vehicles, Plus Heating, Lighting, Electricity, Cooling and Cooking with Alcohol |
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Weird Alcohol Feedstocks, High Profit, High Yield, Ecological Alternatives to Corn |
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Everything You Know is Wrong? Exploding the Popular Myths of Alcohol Fuel |
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Geothermal Heating - Mike Fink |
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Energy Conservation - Michael Prinkey, P.E. Penn State University |
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EcoVillage at Ithaca - Patricia Pingel, DCNR |
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Land Trust and Conservation Easements for Farms - David Harper, School of Living |
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Why Can't Mark Nolte Sell Raw Milk, Governor Rendel? - William Taylor Reil, Farm Consumer Legal Defense Fund. |
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Clean Coal is not Clean - Michael Nixon, Sierra Club |
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Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Material Handling Operations - Jim Rubright, Deka Batteries |
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Native Plants and Their Role in Local Ecosystems - Edge of the Woods Nursery |
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Working with the Utility Companies - Getting Your Renewable Energy System Connected to the Grid - Joe and Lisa DeFranciso, North Coast Energy Systems |
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Site Assessments, Saving Yourself a Headache - Joe and Lisa DiFrancisco. Learn the basics of appropriate wind turbine siting. North Coast Energy Systems. |
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Home Food Preservation Techniques - Canning, Furmentation, Drying, Cold Cellaring. Maureen Diaz, Weston Price Foundation |
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