ConcordCAN invites you to these upcoming activities and events.
Democracy in the Balance:
A public forum on corporate power in politics
Learn more about the implications of the Supreme Court's recent decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which gives corporations full First Amendment rights. A panel presentation will be followed by discussion. View the flyer.
Friday, March 19, 7 to 9 pm, Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord.
Co-sponsored by Alliance for Democracy, North Bridge chapter, ConcordCAN, Carlisle Climate Action, and the League of Women Voters of Concord and Carlisle.
Winter 2010 workshops
For information & registration:
Concord-Carlisle Adult and Community Education or (978) 318-1540 days, 318-1432 nights, 318-1539 fax; OR MA Audubon Drumlin Farm
Small Scale Agriculture: The Winter Months
Robin Wilkerson
Get Ready, Get Set, Grow...well, at least get ready and get set. Winter is the best time to plan your growing season. We will cover garden locations, space needed, what to grow, varieties to plant, and other issues to ensure the best outcome for your efforts. This will be an opportunity to discuss seed and plant catalogs, learn all the tricks of the trade for seed starting and growing, and get ideas for general vegetable garden planning. Lots of garden inspiration to illuminate the darker months. MA Audubon members pay a member rate by registering with Audubon.
Robin Wilkerson is a long time vegetable gardener, public speaker, and naturalist based in Lincoln, MA. She keeps a small flock of chickens that help her keep weeds at bay.
Tuesday, February 23, 7-9pm, Concord-Carlisle High School, Walden Street, Concord
Living More Sustainably–Food & Shelter
David W. Bearg, PE, CIH
Two key aspects of living more sustainably on this planet involve taking more responsibility for growing your own food and making your home easier to heat in the winter. Examples of both are presented as part of this on-site visit that includes extending the growing season with an attached heat-storing greenhouse (11 tons of rock) with an automatic greywater irrigation system, plantings of fruits and berries, and efforts to improve the thermal effectiveness of the building envelope through the use of movable insulating shutters, airlock entryways, and passive and hybrid solar architecture. After all, on a square foot basis, 10 to 20 times as much heat is lost though windows than through walls.
David Bearg has been modifying this former summer cottage for over the last 30 years, with an emphasis on achieving and maintaining good indoor air quality while minimizing the need for purchased energy to maintain health and comfort for his family and guests.
Saturday, February 27, 12-2pm, on site
Suburban Backyard Farming
Debbie Bier and Rich Stevenson
What kind of food can be ready-to-harvest in an unheated winter solar greenhouse in February? Come find out! Tour (and taste) the cold-weather activities in this suburban backyard farm, and see what's being planned (and planted) next. Broaden your imagination about what is possible to grow year-round in our climate, and help yourself get ready for spring planting. Dress in layers. Release form required.
Debbie Bier has long been interested in and involved with local plants, both wild and domesticated. Rich Stevenson, is a carpenter and photographer who grew up in Concord with connections to local food growing and growers.
Saturday, March 6, 12-2 pm, Concord-Carlisle High School, Walden Street, Concord
