Category — NATURE CONSERVATION

Come watch the powerful documentary “Thrive” and participate to a discussion about how to retake control over our lives and our world.

Where: The Goddess Temple – Santos Ranch Road off Highway 32 (6 miles past Bruce Road on the East side of Chico)

When: Sunday January 29, 2012 from 1-6 pm.

FREE PUBLIC EVENT

“THRIVE”  is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what’s really going on in our world by following the money upstream — uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives.

Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future.

Watch my interview with the creator of THRIVE, Foster Gamble, and find out the complete details on being part of this amazing and informative day at the Goddess Temple in Chico. There will be many people there to make strong connections with.

This is a Free event (donations are welcome) so help us spread the word by posting this link on your Facebook and emailing it to your friends. DETAILS HERE

January 29th, 1-6pm, Potluck, Movie at 2pm followed by group discussion, music, and food.

Take care,

Rahasya & Dhara

Students from UC’s, CSUs, Community Colleges, Private Universities and high schools are encouraged to attend. We also invite community members and others to attend. Attendees will find opportunities to hear inspiring speakers, exchange ideas in workshops, and to celebrate our collective successes.

$25 for Regular (after Oct. 12) - FREE for CSU Chico students

For complete information, please visit : http://www.sustainabilitycoalition.org/fall-convergence-2e

Our keynote speaker this fall will be Derrick Jensen, social and environmental justice activist and author of the critically acclaimed Endgame series.

Friday:
5:00PM-10:00PM Check-in begins at GRUB Cooperative
1525 Dayton Rd, Chico CA 95928
7:00PM Film Screening, “GASLAND”
BMU 100, CSU Chico
10:00PM Friday Night Check-in at GRUB Cooperative Ends
(Any parties arriving after 10PM will need to check in Saturday morning at the on-site registration desk)

Saturday:
8:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast and On-Site Registration Begins
9:00AM-9:30AM Welcome begins in BMU 100
9:30AM-10:30AM Keynote Address by Morgoth Gamboa
10:30AM-11:00AM Transition Time
11:00-11:50AM Track 1 Workshops
11:50AM-1:20PM Lunch
1:30PM-2:20PM Track 2 Workshop
2:30PM-3:20PM Track 3 Workshop
3:30PM-4:20PM Track 4 Workshop
4:30PM-5:30PM Keynote Address by Derrick Jensen
5:30PM-6:00PM Q&A with Derrick Jensen
6:00PM-7:00PM Transition time to travel from CSU, Chico to GRUB
7:00PM-8:30PM Dinner at GRUB with words from Dr. Mark Stemen
8:30PM-9:30PM Speakeasy Performs
9:30PM-10:30PM Soul Union Performs
Midnight Quiet Time

Sunday:
9:00AM-10:00AM Breakfast
10:00AM-10:20AM Welcome
10:30AM-11:20AM System Wide Caucus
11:30AM-12:20PM Getting to know CSSC – Op Team, Council & Board
12:30PM-1:00PM Close-Out and Goodbyes

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Four Workshop Tracks (Saturday of convergence!)

Track 1 (11:00 am)
Growing Activist Communities from the Inside Out
Fair Trade on your campus
Sustainability Funds
Freeganism: The Art of Dumpster Diving
Achieving Group Synergy – Dynamic Meeting Facilitation
ECO Website
Keystone XL Pipeline
Greening Events
End Coal Campaign
Tour of Associated Student’s Recycling Program

Track 2 (1:30 pm)
The Power of the Student Voice
Experiential Education and Student Activism: Butte College Students Report Back from Bioneers Conference
Advocating for Change: Creating a new food system through the 2012Fair = Farm Bill
SCOOP: Auditing an Office
Everyday Recycling
Sustainable Manufacturing Engineering
Cross-Pollination for Clean Energy Campuses
Problems with Plastics and What We Can Do
Shades of Green: Strengthening Diversity in the Environmental Justice Movement
DIY Extreme: Vegan Soap, Lip Balm, Toothpaste, & Deodorant Making

Track 3 (2:30 pm)
Green Leap Forward: Debunking nuclear myths, catalyzing clean energy
Permaculture: A Tool for Radical Student Change-Makers
Youth Organizing in Oakland
Making Energy Tangible
The Recycling and Rubbish Exhibit program and Worm Composting Demo
Taking Back the Tap at UCSC and UC Berkeley
The Predicament and Managing Outcomes
Eco Mindsets
California State Dreaming – The CSU Sustainability Policy
Composting 101

Track 4 (3:30 pm)
Making the Animal-Earth-Human Liberation Connection and Veganism
Climate Action Protest
End Coal Campaign
Ecofeminism 101
Moon Cycles
E-ARC
Taking Back the Fork: What Students Can Do Now to Reclaim our Food System
Move to Amend
Queer Rights and the Sustainability Movement
Art Therapy: Expressing Yourself Through Art

For all updates, visit our  facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/sustainabilitycoalition

In this issue :

- Inside CalRecycle – California’s Department of Recycling

CalRecycle is the state’s leading authority on recycling, waste reduction, and product reuse. Officially known as the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, CalRecycle plays an important role in the stewardship of California’s vast resources and promotes innovation in technology to encourage economic and environmental sustainability. (…)

- Cash for Cartridges – Is there money in your printer?

They’re in virtually every home and office.  Printers are everywhere.  They come in a variety of sizes and speeds and range from a low cost home desk top model to a mini print shop.  They all have one thing in common; they have a voracious appetite for ink cartridges. Americans throw away 13 inkjet cartridges every second. High volume users of printers are becoming increasingly aware that the pile of spent inkjet and laser jet cartridges they are creating has value. (…)

- County News – The Paradise Lake Recycling Project

One of Butte County’s hidden treasures is Paradise Lake.  Nestled above Magalia just off Coutelenc Road,Paradise Lake offers an abundance of recreational opportunities.  Fishing, biking, hiking and kayaking are a few of the activities available to lake visitors.    It’s also a great place for a family picnic. (…)

- Seasonal Feature – The Sacramento River cleanup

We are all aware of the annual Labor Day float that occurs when thousands of mostly young people take to the Sacramento River in a variety of flotation devices to celebrate the end of summer and enjoy a day on the river.  We are also aware of the negative impact this activity has on the river.  Thousands of pounds of waste is left behind on the banks and in the in the water for someone else to clean up.  This article will not focus on the trashing of the river over the holiday weekend; instead it will highlight the folks who volunteer to cleanup of the river after the trashers have all gone home. (…)

FULL STORIES at :  www.RecycleButte.net

MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS :

- Do you know of a business or non-profit that offers recycling services and is not yet in our directory?  Let us know at  recycle@buttecounty.net.

- Do you have a bicycle you no longer ride but is in reasonable condition?  Drop it off at the Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility.  We work with local non-profits who will repair and refurbish it then donate it to area youth in need of a bike.

- The Butte County Fair goes green.  Look for the recycling containers around the Fairgrounds and visit the County Recycling Information booth in Farmers Hall. The Fair runs August 25^th through the 28^th.

- Recycling Road Show :
Would your club, classroom or organization like a presentation about current trends in recycling and waste management?  Our staff will speak at your school or function about local recycling and waste issues and be happy to answer questions about local and national waste trends.  Call 879-2352.

Questions, comments, suggestions?  Email us at recycle@buttecounty.net.  We will try to respond as soon as possible.

Steve Rodowick

E-ARC (Environmental Action Resource Center) presents:

“UNDER RICH EARTH”
At CSU-Chico / Ayers 120
On Thursday April 14 at 7:00 pm

“Under Rich Earth” is a story about ordinary people with extraordinary courage. In a remote mountain valley in Ecuador, coffee and sugarcane farmers face the dismal prospect of being forced off their land to make way for a mining project. Unprotected by the police and ignored by their government, they prepare to face down the invaders on their own. Their resistance ultimately leads to a remarkable and dangerous stand off between farmers and a band of armed paramilitaries deep in the cloud forest. In a world dominated by news of massacres and terrorism, Under Rich Earth is a surprising and poignant tale of hope and determination.

http://underrichearth.ryecinema.com/

This film is part of a 4-week film series hosted by the Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC), The Office of Diversity, STOP (Stop Trafficking of Persons), EOP (Educational Opportunity Program), MAC (Multicultural Affairs Council), and CCLC (Cross-Cultural Leadership Center).

Films to come:
“Born into Brothels” – April 21
“Chocolate Country” – April 28

For more information come to BMU 301, e-mail sustainevents@csuchico.edu
or call (530) 898-5676