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Alex
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Alex's Groups
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Transition New England N…
19 members
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Transition Framingham
4 members
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Sustainable Winchester
7 members
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Wayland T4T
6 members
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Sustainable Sudbury
10 members
Alex's Discussions
Invitation: Transition Training in Framingham May 12th and 13th
http://transitionmassachusetts.ning.com/events/training-for-transition-4Hey folks, figured I'd be remiss not to…Continue
Started May 2, 2012
Local Disaster: Haven't we forgotten to talk about this already?
12 Replies
Disaster strikes Japan. Earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear. Then more. Now people that were dependent on imported energy (oil and electric) and imported (and domestic, yikes!) food are in a tight…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Eggleton Apr 18, 2011.
Winter Farmers Market
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jen Hartley Feb 3, 2011.
Free Chicken Coop
Just came across this free chicken coop on craigslist and figured it'd be cool if some fellow Transition-er picked it up.It's in Subury, MA: …Continue
Started Nov 29, 2010
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Alex commented on Conrad Willeman's group Transition New England Network
"@Jen, I think Conrad's comment comes out of a concern for duplicated or wasted effort. Planning does have its advantages.
That said, if this lesson as not yet been learned, there is always time for another lesson. Go for it :)"
Alex joined Conrad Willeman's group
Transition New England Network
An online meeting place for discussion about working collaboratively to promote Transition and local resilience efforts around New England.See More
Alex commented on Alex's group Transition Framingham
"Training for Transition
May 12, 2012 at 9am to May 13, 2012 at 5:30pm – Grace Church, and Edwards House (respectively)For more information about this training…"
Alex posted a discussion
Invitation: Transition Training in Framingham May 12th and 13th
http://transitionmassachusetts.ning.com/events/training-for-transition-4Hey folks, figured I'd be remiss not to let you know about a training May 12th and 13th in the Metrowest area! You know the deal, the training is awesome. Covers all the best community organizing skills and methodologies; the Transition model; and builds relationships in a rich environment. We're having Tina Clarke and Fred Brown come do…See More
Alex posted an event
Training for Transition at Grace Church, and Edwards House (respectively)
May 12, 2012 at 9am to May 13, 2012 at 5:30pm
For more information about this training to: www.transitionframingham.org/training orwww.transitionframingham.org.This two-day course is an in-depth experiential introduction to Transition for those considering bringing Transition to their community or for existing Transition initiatives who are interested in deepening their understanding of Transition.…See More
Alex joined Carolyn Starrett's group
Sustainable Winchester
Sustainable Winchester is a nonprofit organization founded to educate and raise awareness about sustainability so that residents can be empowered to take action in their day-to-day lives to incorporate sustainability into our community.
Alex commented on Rob Riman's group Boston Area Transition Network
"Elizabeth, you forgot to mention that the UHL is having a permaculture potluck!
Other than that, you did pretty much cover it. There's a Greater Boston Permaculture meetup too. Oh, and Transition Worcester (et al).
I'm one of the…"
Alex posted an event
Framingham 9/24 Moving Planet: Beyond Fossil Fuels Rally at Edwards Church
September 24, 2011 from 11am to 6pm
SHINING THE LIGHT on SOLAR POWER in FraminghamMoving planet: Beyond Fossil FuelsA 350.org event co-sponsored byFramingham Sierra Club + Earthcare Framingham Come learn about Solar Power as a viable renewable energy source, and then enjoy a lunch provided by EarthCare Framingham!Dan Greenwood, Manager of Business Development for SolarFlair Energy Inc, will update us on the newest info on solar power, including information on costs, rebates, incentives, net metering, and Solar Renewable Energy…See More
Alex replied to Sarah Byrnes's discussion "Resilience Circles" and Transition Initiatives Webinar, Featuring Conrad Willeman and Carolyne Stayton
"Sounds interesting. I'm left wondering what resilience circles *actually* looks like in practice. It's this 6 week session?
Kaat - invite me in!"
Alex is attending Katrien Vander Straeten's event
Treading Water: From Wayland to West Africa, How Climate Change Affects Us All at Church of the Holy Spirit
June 26, 2011 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Find out why Wayland has more in common with Dakar, Senegal than you might think. Join Transition Wayland for “Settled in a Swamp,” a 5-minute film about the impact of changes in land use and climate on people in the West African nation of Senegal, followed by a conversation and participatory game about what surprisingly similar changes mean for flood risk right here in Wayland. Facilitated by international climate experts (and Wayland residents) Janot Mendler de Suarez and Pablo Suarez. Where:…See More
Alex is attending Conrad Willeman's event
Richard Heinberg Counterpoint Commencement address at WPI at Worcester Polytech Institute — Main Quad Stage
May 14, 2011 from 3pm to 4:30pm
Rex Tillerson, CEO of ExxonMobil was selected at this year's WPI graduation ceremony. WPI Students for a Just and Stable Future and many others were deeply opposed to this choice and what it represents for their future. After three contentious weeks, they are glad to announce that they've arranged for an alternate commencement address right after the official ceremony and that WPI is on board with the arrangements.Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow in Residence at the Post Carbon Institute will be…See More
Profile Information
- How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
- I'm lobbying for clean energy with Students for a Just and Stable Future and promoting community gardening in Framingham. I'm also hoping to support mass-weatherize-ing and finance reform.
- In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
- In what ways *don't* I identify with Transition?
It's positive, ecologically responsible, long-term thinking, sustainable, community-oriented, and nonviolent.
Why am I interested? Because I care about all the Earth's living beings and without Transition, they will suffer more.
- How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement?
- That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out right now. I imagine part of it is supporting related community groups in Framingham as well as deriving an income from work which is part of "the solution." Maybe I'll initiate the Transition Framingham group...
- Your Favorite Groups/Books/Websites/Blogs/RSS Feeds for Information about the Transition Movement
- energybulletin.org ?
- Suggestions you have for improving our Registration questions -- getting to know you better.
- Favorite color. Favorite winter green ;)
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 8:55am on February 23, 2010,
Marion deLaubenfels said… - Hi Alex--
Hope we talk soon--can you make it to the gathering?
Take care,
Marion
- At 5:20pm on February 22, 2010,
Alex said… - Hi Conrad,
I think we meet at a meetup about peak oil or something related in cambridge. I came to that meeting with Marion and we've been in touch since about community gardens in Framingham.
I find that I feel either worried or lost when it comes to transition though. Where do I start? What do I do?
And then what's the most efficient use of my time (which project is most critical)?
Maybe we could schedule a phone call?
- At 4:15pm on February 22, 2010,
Conrad Willeman said…
- Hi Alex,
Welcome to the Transition Massachusetts social networking site. There is not yet a Framingham group on this site, but I know of at least one member of this site who has been exploring options for promoting Transition in Framingham. Marion deLaubenfels organized an excellent event last summer at the public library attended by 30 people or more. She has been silent recently, but I encourage you to contact her. You can leave a comment on her Wall.
Another great benefit of membership on this site is the exchange of ideas found in the Forum. As site administrator I encourage everyone to follow these discussions and to participate. To learn how to most easily follow discussions on the Forum, please read my post (in the Forum) titled "Let's Strengthen our Transition Massachusetts community." Click here to view that post directly. Implementing the simple changes described will make it easier to follow and participate in the conversations on this site.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Conrad
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