This group was formed to connect with other members who have an interest in Sustainability, Preparedness, Renewable Energy and the Environment. Topics of discussion and hands on workshops will be on Permaculture Design,Organic Farming, Aquaculture for food, animal husbandry, Small house design eco systems and wildlife habitat restoration. We will also do hands on work in renewable energy/off grid energy production: Solar power,Wind power,Hydro power and Gasification power. We will also explore t …

Come hike, tend, craft, taste and celebrate wild places of northern California - as we seek: • to restore and sustain local useful plants and their habitats thru cultural stewardship • to honor and support access, management and use of Native plants by Tribes & other Native folks • to nurture related art, science, crafts, livelihoods, cooking, culture and celebration • to facilitate related outdoor education, research and restoration We're seeking artisans, ecologists, kids and their elders, tea …

The purpose of the group is to spread knowledge of homesteading and backyard/urban gardening. The goal is to have meetings about twice a month.Here is list of things we would want to try to do, but not all at once:Workshops Soap makingCandle makingMaking Lye from ashesWorm binsContainer gardeningMaking boozeOther fermented drinksSewingLeather workingFood storageCanning Topics Garden PestsCompostingPermacultureSurvivalismPeak OilBook clubAnimals (chickens, horses, rabbits)Alternative energy …