Caitlin Horigan

Also! Highly recommend Jesse Watson as a speaker https://www.midcoastpermaculture.com and also Mark Fulford - no website that Im aware of, but he is my neighbor so happy to put someone in touch, here's a randomly selected video of one of his presentations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDBEFNXAxgI

If a longer list of potential speakers / presenters is desired, I've been working in and tangential to this field for 10+ years in the northeast and happy to brainstorm a longer list. There are some very cool projects going on

Hi all, I started an organization called White Ash Learning (http://whiteashlearning.org), and we could potentially host this event at one of our sites on a donation basis. If there is interest, email or phone would be the best way to communicate with me about this! It could range from no services (just a space to meet up, therefore minimal donations needed to cover costs) to providing camping space for the whole weekend for families (both properties that would be options for use have composting outhouse systems, one has potable water (hot and cold) the other has swimming. The locations are about 40-45 min from Bangor, 10-15 minutes from Belfast. I can send more details if interested, and also happy to talk through what could be possible via phone! (Find my # on the website, don't want to post in a forum). A very tiny bit about me ... I previously assisted teaching a PDC in western Maine, now I primarily work with youth, we utilize permaculture design principles and systems on all of our properties!

Ernest Rando wrote:
I structure my life to require as little money as possible.

Yes!

I am a learning Permaculturist and am slowly transitioning to rural homesteading (from urban living). I live off grid in a basic lodge (with solar and wood stove heat/cooking) and although I do pay a little for rent it's less than the average rates in my area. I have access to forested areas and fields on a 175 acre property with an easygoing landowner so it works out pretty well. Cell phone bill and car lease are the things I haven't been able to eliminate.

I do a lot of freelancing, mostly marketing consulting, web design, and business coaching. I also teach yoga.

It seems funny to be doing an "Internet" job like web design from my little lodge in the woods but it works!

Sometimes I can't balance the work I want to do with the work I have to do - but I'm new to Central Maine and hoping that as I make more connections the yoga thing will grow and I will be tied to the computer less often...

Freelancing for urban clients area also allows me to continue charging a premium for services which is much more difficult in Central Maine!

And ... Can't forget to mention the TIME BANK !! JOIN ONE NOW

Earth Day was celebrated in many ways here in Maine. A neighboring town held a huge parade.

I went to a screening of Planetary ... great movie, skillfully tied together many ideas about the planet, our "story", human awareness, and nature connection. Definitely recommended!



I also overheard a conversation in my local library that went something like this:

Mom: Anything going on for Earth Day?
Librarian: Yes, this afternoon we'll be doing activities with children.
Teenage daughter of mother: What is Earth Day?
Mom: Don't you remember that project we did when we lived in Florida?! We took all those pictures of recycling bins and cans!
Teenage daughter: That was like 14 years ago mom.
Librarian: *slightly sarcastic* Maybe you should attend our Earth Day activities.
*Teenager rolls eyes*

In my book that counts as developing some new awareness!