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What We Do
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We are a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting local governments, agencies, and organizations in building sustainable communities and raising awareness of land stewardship, ecological, energy, and climatic issues impacting our local communities. In partnership with local organizations, we bring educational outreach on sustainable principles, practices, and resources for relocalizing and revitalizing urban and suburban communities. A primary goal is to provide practical, proactive guidelines for local governments and agencies in their transition to sustainable methods, practices, and lifestyles.
Our workshops instruct participants to use the ecosystem concept as a solution framework, providing methodology and planning for achieving sustainability at the local community level. Our workshops teach principles of an ideal sustainable community and progressive steps for building a 'walkable' landscape with specific attention to generating an environment conducive to green careers, businesses, and industries.
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UPCOMING EVENTS...
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WINTER 2009
Fruit Tree and Vine Pruning Workshop
Date & Time to be announced
Green Oak Ranch, 1237 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA
Learn how to prune fruit trees and grape vines at the beautiful Green Oak Ranch in Vista, California.
Experienced farmers will provide hands on demonstrations of fruit tree and vine pruning. Please bring your favorite pruning shears and gloves. If you do not have a pair of pruning shears, we will provide you a pair.
Come prepared to work in the Green Oak Ranch orchard and vineyard in comfortable work cloths. Wear layers for the cool morning and a potentially warm mid-day.
Please email Building Sustainable Communities to RSVP at buildingsustainablecommunities@gmail.com or call 760-522-7777 for information.
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SPRING 2009
LEVERAGING FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: TURNING A CHRONIC PROBLEM INTO SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS (Date & Time to be announced)
Green Oak Ranch, 1237 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA
This workshop will explore options available to our local community for leveraging sustainable fire suppression into green, business and educational opportunities. A viable, permanent sustainable fire suppression and prevention program will require the partnership and cooperation of our diverse coalition of community stakeholders. These will include government and public policy agencies (particularly local, regional, and state fire departments), school districts, colleges and universities, environmental and land preservation groups, growers and agricultural interests, and especially local businesses and investors.
A fundamental objective of the workshop is to nurture and establish new and productive areas for stakeholder partnership and cooperation.
Please email Building Sustainable Communities to RSVP at buildingsustainablecommunities@gmail.com or call 760-522-7777 for information.
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