Transition Massachusetts is starting with a conference call between some of the Transition leaders in the state to discuss ideas for connecting & supporting each other, weaving ideas together and deciding whether to the idea has merit to keep meet...
Hi folks,
Transition Massachusetts is starting to organize on a state level and I thought you might be interested in this fact. Massachusetts certainly has different needs than Vermont, but organizing on a state level is not something I know Tran...
Come to workshops in Burlington Vt and local areas.
Come be re-skilled. learn the old ways.
bake , make, plant, cook, sew, weave, build, gain new knowledge, find the old, hear stories, ferment, do art, sing, dance, make a homemade book and more
Hi folks,
This is the official launch announcement for the Mad River Valley Energy Wiki.
The Vision:
• A community created "living document" to serve as the go-to reference regarding energy information in the Mad River Valley. Think Wikipedia, ...
Freeride is a non-profit, volunteer-run community bike shop in Montpelier. We exist to spread the skills of bicycle mechanics to anyone wishing to learn. We also sell used bikes.
Burlington Permaculture unites neighbors to promote urban agriculture and reforestation, enhance neighborhoods, and strengthen the web of community resources as we look beyond sustainability towards a vibrant healthy relationship with our landscape.
HI Stan, George Lisi forwarded me your question about communication. So far, we maintain an email list and send out a monthly newsletter. Our team meets weekly and emails and phones inbetween. We are still approaching keeping groups communicating, as our groups are not yet formed. Best, Annie
Hey Stan -
Good to meet, at least on email - and soon in person. Nice seeing you at the meeting too. Thanks for the kind words. We'll have another tour here soon. Let's ask the big high potential questions in this valley and pursue answers - so much is possible that's not even on the table yet!
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"How are you involved in preparing for the changes that peak oil, economic instabilty and climate change are bringing, and in creating resilience and sustainable life style in our communities?"
I took the "Training for Transition" course (Nov 22-23, Cambridge, MA, USA) and got the early stages of a transition initiative going in Hamilton & Wenham, Massachusetts, USA. As of May 2009, I have moved to Waitsfield, Vermont and am participating in the "Valley Futures Network" which separate got started doing many of the same things as a typical transition initiative. See http://valleyfuture.net.
In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
I have been grappling with addressing both oil dependency and climate change for a whole. I am attracted to Transition because it clearly recognizes both of these issues together. Additionally, the concept of creating resilient communities and visioning of your community as a resilient community in the future feels right on to me. I am excited by the sheer number of other people who are also attracted to Transition and expect that the momentum and creative genius of these people will lead to vibrant, resilient communities of the future.
How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement?
- To leverage the best of practices of Transition in my community.
- To contribute success of transitioning communities by leveraging my experience with Carbonrally.com as well as my 20+ years of information technology, knowledge management, and product/project management expertise.
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