Who: Each year, The Sustainability Project and John Kelley, a local architect and one of the leaders of the Green Movement in Santa Barbara teaches a series of free classes to the community.
What: An adult education course called "Fresh Greens....dance to the new green beat."
Where: The Faulkner Gallery and the Santa Barbara Public Library
When: Tuesdays in October from 5:30-7:30pm
Why: To learn how can we thrive in a world of economic uncertainty, peak oil, and climate change. To hear personal stories about simple, affordable, everyday sustainable lifestyles and share your experiences with green living. Visit green homes and gardens. Discuss how our ongoing crisis is an opportunity to create the next major green movement.
Schedule:
October 6, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
FOOD & CLOTHING – Tasty Green Choices
• Learn simple ways to grow, exchange and buy
healthy food.
• How to find cool, affordable clothes while
reducing, reusing and recycling.
October 13, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
BUSINESSES & JOBS – Green Collar Economy for SB
• Learn how local green businesses were created and be
inspired to create your own.
• Hear about local green training and job opportunities.
October 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
HOME & GARDEN - Affordable Green Comfort
• Smart home improvements you can do to your
home or apartment.
• Affordable options for landscaping your yard or
balcony.
October 27, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
COMMUNITY – Be Part of the Big Green Transition
• Hear how local citizens are making their
neighborhood and city more sustainable.
• Learn about a global citizens movement to create
resilient local communities.
I would highly encourage everyone to stop by and learn a thing or two..maybe even three!
