[sustainable_tompkins-l] Coming August 21 22 - FLX Permaculture Site Tours
/The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute / presents the 2nd Annual *Finger Lakes Permaculture Tour* *August 21 22, 2015* http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/permaculture-tour/ See the practice of permaculture firsthand in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. Permaculture design uses ecological principles is to produce food, medicine, and other products while restoring the health of the ecosystem. Learn about the wide range of permaculture practices at active sites including urban gardens to large-acre farms. Connect and network with others who are interested in living more sustainably, and walk away with ideas for your own property. *_Schedule of Events_* *Movie: Friday, August 21st** 6:00*p.m. Viewing of the film INHABIT followed by discussion with filmmaker Costa Boutsikaris Inhabit is a feature length documentary introducing permaculture. The film presents a vast array of projects, concepts, and people, and translates the diversity of permaculture into something that can be understood by an equally diverse audience. It is a call to action and a glimpse into what's possible and what kind of projects and solutions are already underway. See the trailer: http://inhabitfilm.com Location: Schuyler County Cooperative Extension, 323 Owego St., Montour Falls, NY 14865 Montour Falls, NY *Tours: Saturday, August 22nd* Sites are open house style. Some sites have guided tours, others will be self-guided. ALL are open for browsing and visiting during the stated hours. View a map of sites and descriptions: http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/permaculture-tour/ *9am -- 12pm: Sites in Ithaca, Syracuse, and East/South of Ithaca* Shelterbelt Farm (Caroline NY) Twisted Tree Farm (Spencer NY) YB Forest Farm (Freeville, NY) Permaculture Park (Ithaca, NY) Bread n Roses (Syracuse NY) Rahma Forest Garden (Syracuse NY) Bitternut Homestead (Syracuse NY) *1pm -- 4pm: Sites West of Ithaca: * Hawk Meadow Farm (Hector, NY) Edible Acres (Trumansburg, NY) Wellspring Forest Farm (Mecklenburg, NY) Cayuta Sun Farm (Cayutaville, NY) CCE Schuyler Gardens (Montour Falls, NY) ** *5 -- 8pm -- Reception*** A reception with live music, a raffle, cash bar and tours of the *Good Life Farm and Finger Lakes Cider House* in Interlaken, NY (http://thegoodlifefarm.org) *Map of sites: *https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zEdt7OxLGnu0.kwdSewlES2cMusp=sharing https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zEdt7OxLGnu0.kwdSewlES2cMusp=sharing *Cost: * Your donation of $5 - $50 benefits Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute's future programming. *Registration:* Sign up online and get notifications of new sites added, the site map and driving directions emailed to you. Learn more and register at: http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/permaculture-tour/ -- Instructor Board of Directors, Secretary st...@fingerlakespermaculture.org www.fingerlakespermaculture.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] 10/16: Brewing Science Technology short course in Geneva NY
The Brewing Science Technology one day extension program that was previously offered (and very favorably rated) will again be presented in Geneva, NY, this time on Friday, October 16, 2015. The largest venue at the Geneva Experiment Station is the Jordan Hall Auditorium. When this is set up classroom style it can accommodate up to 80 people. In the previous six offerings we sold out four times and were close to selling out (70) the other two. Early registration is highly recommended. About the program: This will be entirely presented by Prof. Karl Siebert, who spent over 18 years in the brewing industry and who has received multiple awards from brewing organizations. This short course will cover barley, malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brewhouse operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentations, maturation, finishing and beer styles. The short course will cost $180, which includes meals and handouts. More information about the course and a link to on-line registration can be seen at: http://events.cals.cornell.edu/brewingoct2015. Karl J. Siebert, Ph.D. Professor of Biochemistry Director, Brewing Program Dept. of Food Science Cornell University 630 W. North St. Geneva, NY 14456 For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] 8/13: Public meeting for input into Cayuga Lake watershed plan update, Trumansburg
South End Communities encouraged to attend; everyone welcome! Your Help Needed to update the Cayuga Lake Watershed Plan Thursday August 13th, 5-7 pm Court Room, Ulysses Town Hall 10 Elm St., Trumansburg NY REFRESHMENTS SERVED This public meeting seeks input from year-round and summer residents for an update of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Plan, being carried out 2015-6. Members of the public will learn about the original plan and be asked to provide unique personal knowledge and input for the updated plan. Light refreshments served. An updated plan will help the watershed's municipalities improve water quality. A new plan will also aid our towns, villages, and cities in applying for funding to repair and upgrade water projects in towns and villages around the lake. The public's input provides guidance to our communities in protecting our lake and creeks over the next 10-20 years. If you can't attend but want to give input and advice, please send an email message to stew...@cayugalake.org or leave a phone message at 607 229-9870 to receive a link to an online questionnaire, to be filled out at any time. You will be notified when the link goes live. The Intermunicipal Organization (IO), formed in 1999 to help Cayuga Lake communities work together to protect the lake and its watershed, is leading this planning effort. The original 2001 plan, formally named the Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan, can be viewed at the IO's website: http://www.cayugawatershed.org/ . See a map of the Cayuga Lake watershed here: http://www.cayugalake.org/map-of-the-cayuga-lake-watershed.html This plan is funded by the NYS Department of State through the Title 11 Environmental Protection Fund. ### Hilary Lambert, Steward/Executive Director Cayuga Lake Watershed Network POB 348 Aurora NY 13026 It takes a Network to protect a watershed www.cayugalake.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Employment Opportunities with CCETC
Please spread the word - thanks! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County Energy Program Coordinator - Application Deadline: August 20, 2015. Support, coordination and expansion of effective networks pertinent to environmental and related educational programming, including energy efficiency and renewable energy. Assist with program development, identify and network with a wide range of stakeholders and expansion of programs. A firm understanding of relevant and related CCE-Tompkins programs is essential for success in this program. Represent the association before the public, community leaders, community organizations, other associations and local government officials. Supervision of staff and volunteers. More information and details on how to apply available at http://ccetompkins.org/jobs. Energy Warriors Educator - Application Deadline: August 20, 2015. Implement and provide feedback on the planning and delivery of the Energy Warriors Green Career Pathways curriculum at MacCormick Secure Center in Caroline, NY. This educator will promote program objectives and plans to Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) staff, youth and will assist the Energy Team in promoting the program to local community partners. More information and details on how to apply available at http://ccetompkins.org/jobs. Environmental Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Application Deadline: August 20, 2015. Create and implement experiential outdoor adventures for diverse groups of youth, preschool age and up, in the context of wilderness survival and naturalist skills. 3 part-time positions available. More information and details on how to apply available at http://ccetompkins.org/jobs. CCE-Tompkins is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educator and employer. Theresa Emerick Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County 615 Willow Avenue Ithaca NY 14850 607-272-2292 (T) 607-272-7088 (F) t...@cornell.edumailto:t...@cornell.edu For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
