Friday
Wild Spring Walkabout with Leif Diamant
Spring is spectacular, abundant…and happening Now! Enjoy the beauty and wildness of nature with Shakori Hills’ neighbor and organic farmer, Leif Diamant (psychotherapist, naturalist and ordained inter-spiritual minister,) as we explore and experience some of the wild and cultivated bounty of Spring. We’ll wander from Shakori Hills to Leif’s homestead, meet some asses and other farm and wild animals, sample edible and medicinal wild plants and taste the bounty of Leif’s organic garden. Come along on this popular walk to experience greater knowledge and deeper intimacy of nature. Leif’s website is wildearthconsulting.com.
Meet at the Bridge by Healing Arts, Friday 12:00 p.m., and return by 2:00 p.m.
Making Cider, Fruit Wine & Vinegar
Join cellarmaster, Lyndon and cider maker Kether of Botanist & Barrel for a look at how make ugly fruits into fermented concoctions. Friday, 3:00 p.m.
Wages & Sustainability with Claire Horne, Orange County Living Wage
Chronic poverty is the biggest challenge to sustainability. Even in areas that seem prosperous, workers struggle to make ends meet. Living wages can lift a family out of poverty and towards the middle class. Join us for a look at how wages connect to vibrant, prosperous and sustainable communities. See Saturday’s description for expanded information. Friday, 3:00 p.m.
Saturday
Food Preservation with Pierre Lauffer
We preserve that which we value. Pierre, with close to 30 years’ experience in environmental science, will lead a group discussion on the historical and philosophical aspects of food preservation. Open dialogue will touch upon the various techniques and strategies for preserving our food and why it is important to maintain food preservation techniques. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Green Building Design Alchemy with Michael Chandler, Chandler Design-Build
Bring your green building thoughts and dreams for a reality check with Michael, local green designer-builder, teacher and writer, winner of the NAHB Green Custom home of the year, DOE Energy Value Housing Award and NAHB Green Builder-Advocate of the year. This is a question-and-answer session focused on the convergence of building science, beauty and affordability, which he calls “Design Alchemy.” Bring your ideas and questions and get informed answers. Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Common Ground for Peace & Justice with The Independent Progressive Politics Network
In our 25th Forum, we’ll share dialogue and discover how to bring the energy and inspiration of Shakori Hills into our daily lives. We can—and need to—be honest about how our culture creates and maintains ways to divide and undermine us. Our challenge is to change how power is expressed in our lives. Share your hopes, concerns and solutions. Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
Sacred Ecology & Nature Spirituality; Nature as Beloved, Inspiration, Healer & Teacher with Leif Diamant
Nature is the original source of many religions and spiritualities, and our home; wildness is our roots. We are designed, as human beings, to Love Nature. We will discuss and practice behaviors that can deepen and expand this primary resource in our daily lives. Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Affordable Solar Thermal with Jeff & Jill Klemm
This workshop will start with an overview of solar thermal for home water heating. Jeff Klemm has designed, built and tested his own solar thermal panel and will describe how to build one for approximately $350. Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Composting & Zero Waste with Bob & Camille Armantrout
Bob & Camille, zero-waste advocates, will present waste reduction strategies and basic composting techniques using low-tech, inexpensive methods that almost anyone can follow. This interactive discussion is intended to help all improve their personal organic waste-management practices. Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Wages & Sustainability with Claire Horne, Orange County Living Wage
Chronic poverty is the biggest challenge to sustainability. Even in areas that seem prosperous, workers struggle to make ends meet. In Orange County, many workers earn just above minimum wage ($7.25). Orange County Living Wage promotes a roster of 126 local businesses who voluntarily pay workers a living wage ($13.15). Living wages can lift a family out of poverty and towards the middle class. Join us for a look at how wages connect to vibrant, prosperous and sustainable communities. www.orangecountylivingwage.org Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
Home Solar Power Electricity with Ed Witkin of Carrboro Solar Works
Ed will lead an interactive discussion about the use of PV within the home. He will discuss solar energy technology and how to improve home PV systems to achieve the greatest energy savings as well as local, state and national trends (and assistance) in PV systems. Sunday, 12:00 p.m.
Small House Sustainable Communities w/ Harvey Harman & Laurie Cone
An interactive discussion on the many benefits of Small House Sustainable communities. Harvey is Construction Director for Chatham Habitat for Humanity and a high school Environmental Science teacher in Raleigh. He is currently starting the Living Well Community, an eco village on the Deep River in Randolph County, of which he is a member. Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
GrassRoots Festival as a Social Enterprise: Modeled Structures for the Future of Capitalism with Jordan Puryear, GrassRoots Festival Founder
A discussion on creating socially conscious business enterprises that contribute to community sustainability. Jordan is co-founder of Shakori Hills, Virginia Key and the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festivals, which he has been involved in organizing and running since 1991. Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Beekeeping Education
Join beekeepers from Chatham and surrounding counties to discuss the basics of beekeeping. Also visit regional county Beekeepers Associations near the Sustainability Pavilion in Advocacy Booth Row.
