Topic: Current Projects
4
Oct
Position Overview The Nelson Good Neighbour Program is seeking an experienced contractor with a passion for non-profit organizations and an ability to work independently to administer and coordinate a growing community mediation program. Based in Nelson, this is a quarter-time (10 hours/week) position for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension. The [...]
11
Aug
Although Canada has a lot of natural water available, this does not mean we have unlimited amount of supply, once you factor in the cost of infrastructure and other costs associated with getting the water into our homes. Canada ranks a dismal 28th among the 29nations of the OECD in terms of per capita water [...]
7
Aug
Wasting Away Canadians throw away more per capita than anyone else in the developed world.  In 2009, we generated 777 kilograms of municipal waste per capita, twice as much as Japan.  Most of it went straight to the landfill. Moreover, Canada’s municipal waste generated per capita has been steadily increasing since 1990. This chapter of [...]
7
Aug
On a Transition Street, neighbours work together to learn how they can increase their self-reliance in five areas:  local food, energy use, transportation, water and waste. Five topics, seven meetings and each household creates their own individual action plan.  Some groups also decide on a group project they can do together. This summer 3 pilot [...]
11
Jul
Nelson Star – Community Program helps keep the peace in Nelson A Nelson Good Neighbour’s Program from last year. photo submitted Share this story By Contributed – Nelson Star Published: March 09, 2013 4:00 AM City Hall is once again abuzz with the debate over chickens and bees, and Nelson’s Good Neighbours Program is coming [...]
11
Jul
Good Neighbour Program The Good Neighbour Community Mediation Program strengthens the social fabric of our community by revealing and developing the inherent connections within our neighbourhoods. As our systems adapt to rapid economic and ecological changes, our community ties will become more important than ever. The Good Neighbour Program cuts to the heart of the matter by [...]
25
Jun
Getting Around How we get from A to B, and how and where we chose to travel to can have far-reaching effects. Planes, trains and cars all contribute to the growing concentration of climate change gases and pollution. But how do they compare and which is the most polluting? The overwhelming majority of the world’s [...]
8
May
From the Peak Prosperity blog:   Two of the most important research initiatives to study well-being over time were the Grant Study and Lewis Terman‘s Genetic Study of Genius. The Grant Study followed 237 male subjects for 68 years. Terman’s work began in 1921 and is still ongoing (in fact, it’s the oldest and longest-running [...]
12
Apr
Conventional buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide–40%. The Slocan Valley Eco Tour aims to raise awareness about sustainable living, encourage local green business and inspire people to be part of the solution.  10 sustainable homes between Winlaw and Hills will open their doors. The tour features straw bale construction and local [...]
9
Apr
The Food Tree Permaculture Collaborative presents: Self-Watering Beds / Water Conservation, Transplanting, Weeds: The GOOD / The Bad & Garden Bed Preparation Workshop April 28: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Nelson, BC. Specific location TBA Cost: $75   Some scholarship funding available.  Contact <[email protected]> to request financial assistance. Prepare your GARDEN BEDS using the french intensive [...]