What we’re about
About: Special guest speakers and socializing to share the move to small, local, & sustainable living.
Who Should Join: Anyone with an interest in downsizing / simplifying / independent living.
What Members Can Expect of the Group: Events every couple of weeks with guest speakers, and opportunities to socialize and learn from others interested in small is beautiful topics.
Topics We Plan to Cover:
Food: Locally grown, Permaculture, Slow food, Community-supported agriculture, Farmers markets
Living: Tiny houses, Voluntary simplicity, Homesteading, Primitive skills, Sustainability, DIY, Making
Work: Artisanship, Entrepreneurship, Hobby work, Cottage industry, Small and local business, The sharing economy, Bartering, Nature-based business
Learning: Neighborhood schools, Homeschooling, unschooling, freeschooling, Self-directed learning, Learning co-ops, open learning centers, Libraries
Community: Intentional living, Local governance, Local finance / investment
