tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16275205019231177002023-11-16T02:35:39.993-08:00Salmon Creek FallsSalmon Creek Fallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14191006505413355161noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627520501923117700.post-17693225760559546222009-06-03T10:43:00.000-07:002009-06-03T10:48:04.230-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdD1Y5QpU4y4wnEq7NnazgbnXNvT9m9u_oeGUt5XrWKDtudUskuRpxj7uhW0_zDo5JDGI88AVFU-tryYMF-fI1yuBwa1_Fpgp59sgfkMDQ9ZpuHJwnOmgLtZ0N1IQyZ8POctuQDlgw5bc/s1600-h/seedexchange.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdD1Y5QpU4y4wnEq7NnazgbnXNvT9m9u_oeGUt5XrWKDtudUskuRpxj7uhW0_zDo5JDGI88AVFU-tryYMF-fI1yuBwa1_Fpgp59sgfkMDQ9ZpuHJwnOmgLtZ0N1IQyZ8POctuQDlgw5bc/s320/seedexchange.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343158504677754130" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Community Seed Exchange</span><br />hosted by the<br />West County Community Seed Bank </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" ><br />Salmon Creek School Garden </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" >Saturday May 30th </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" >10 - 1 pm </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" >Inviting all interested gardeners to join in cultivating a grassroots community seed bank that supports Sonoma County gardeners with free, locally grown, open pollinated, pesticide and GMO free seeds. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" > </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" >“Introduction to Seed Saving" <br />10:30-11:30 </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" >Seed & Plant Exchange </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" >followed by local food potluck! </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" >West County Community Seed Bank is a grassroots organization that meets monthly to share seeds,plants, resources and local gardening information. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" >Next gatherings-June 27 & July 25 </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;" >For more information: Sara Mc Camat 829-5234 or saramc@emeraldearth.org </span>Salmon Creek Fallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14191006505413355161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627520501923117700.post-23674261990284291322009-05-19T18:17:00.001-07:002009-05-19T18:17:58.683-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzxT_CdzNaBfs6y0rt4m_zgYRmuv4ivD0x09pp2t8_y-zAKAqJjI4l-oEqZDrwm5m9hmlo5IHM0-ww4xX8jioZL3BOpCzIxtGn_tQC2V79nkDx9c0TEkhKyXRgySKL2Yawdq9fYItht0/s1600-h/P5160895.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzxT_CdzNaBfs6y0rt4m_zgYRmuv4ivD0x09pp2t8_y-zAKAqJjI4l-oEqZDrwm5m9hmlo5IHM0-ww4xX8jioZL3BOpCzIxtGn_tQC2V79nkDx9c0TEkhKyXRgySKL2Yawdq9fYItht0/s320/P5160895.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337709203356708994" border="0" /></a>Salmon Creek Fallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14191006505413355161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627520501923117700.post-62013494093217531092009-05-12T20:14:00.000-07:002009-05-12T20:17:18.213-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83Yq3X9jKYHMvg3L7yxYLDjuQbgNcfFdaV3pV7L_tPm2HOtXrjcvhQCaLNjEm0PuZPwo6fhJspACYNjg69Iq6G4oCCnRyLeIrrjYDK8Db-1mo0gTVQX75m0Tw0pwe_srAj2lQRjYUYD0/s1600-h/redwood_hill.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83Yq3X9jKYHMvg3L7yxYLDjuQbgNcfFdaV3pV7L_tPm2HOtXrjcvhQCaLNjEm0PuZPwo6fhJspACYNjg69Iq6G4oCCnRyLeIrrjYDK8Db-1mo0gTVQX75m0Tw0pwe_srAj2lQRjYUYD0/s320/redwood_hill.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335141928286598210" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.freestonefermentationfestival.com/schedule"><b>The Freestone Fermentation Festival</b></a> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Salmon Creek Falls </span>is a celebration of this miracle, weaving together dynamic presentations and interactive demonstrations on how fermentation works, with the opportunity to taste some of its more spectacular results: breads, cheeses and much more – all hosted in the scenic valley of Freestone in Western Sonoma County.</span></p> <center style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><h2><p><span style="font-size:100%;">The food tastings, educational exhibits, classes and talks<br />are open from noon to 4:30</span></p></h2></center> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Master Fermenters of every kind will gather to share their wisdom. See exhibits on how fermentation works. Sample breads, cheeses, miso, pickles, sauerkraut, natto and kombucha. Learn about making fermented foods and drinks in hands-on classes which will reveal many aspects of fermentation and how our diverse participants make it work for them. Feel fermentation at work by dipping your feet into a cedar enzyme bath.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Three keynote talks will be given by leaders in fermented food, bio-compost sprays and cultural ferment.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Also participating is <i>Transition Town</i>, <i>Post-Carbon Institute</i> and <i>Go Local</i>, all creating their own ‘ferment’ of local movements with global implications, right here in Sonoma County!</span></p> <center style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><h2><p><span style="font-size:100%;">The music and festivities run from noon till 8pm</span></p></h2></center>Salmon Creek Fallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14191006505413355161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627520501923117700.post-67672644107478048152009-03-17T17:50:00.000-07:002009-03-17T17:53:35.280-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7Ws67Y_BeacPM2wLwdo4C2aHHDicdre8PjqyfyR2-RDrFGgX11ctaZ0hE0sT73I6-zXiqJ4VU0pmvjXG6MwUy7Lady-68fYaDQLscXbI1ta2-_mKYCK6nSAqMtmyhpo-hauzFK0LbMA/s1600-h/P7AC6E503.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 78px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7Ws67Y_BeacPM2wLwdo4C2aHHDicdre8PjqyfyR2-RDrFGgX11ctaZ0hE0sT73I6-zXiqJ4VU0pmvjXG6MwUy7Lady-68fYaDQLscXbI1ta2-_mKYCK6nSAqMtmyhpo-hauzFK0LbMA/s320/P7AC6E503.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314323914188214370" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfgyJBYbf0yuhSee9INyDj93pQfW1Zy5m2vFUiS-54DqtB9u_6iK0vWDu5ZCHarUgSjsI9wGkkyOQNYvAMP3K6aAElAaKJCtDJvnR9amU6OMFN5CrsN4-yeWeOJLsn6VpmeUIxR8yhw0/s1600-h/P7AC6E503%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfgyJBYbf0yuhSee9INyDj93pQfW1Zy5m2vFUiS-54DqtB9u_6iK0vWDu5ZCHarUgSjsI9wGkkyOQNYvAMP3K6aAElAaKJCtDJvnR9amU6OMFN5CrsN4-yeWeOJLsn6VpmeUIxR8yhw0/s320/P7AC6E503%5B1%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314324168855038018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPuFyEGr9fMdaTGvObdTPz6FtJXun35M4K9d1yuR2Tj21j0-7yLAJKtIYbiT9UBVUILRZjnvs63N-8fPpLWH0WZlawQQIgxwEW5_xZTbIqUl5Iy9WIRVVHcQtJsxNWoX7xhePmlwZR6Vk/s1600-h/P7AC6E503%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPuFyEGr9fMdaTGvObdTPz6FtJXun35M4K9d1yuR2Tj21j0-7yLAJKtIYbiT9UBVUILRZjnvs63N-8fPpLWH0WZlawQQIgxwEW5_xZTbIqUl5Iy9WIRVVHcQtJsxNWoX7xhePmlwZR6Vk/s320/P7AC6E503%5B2%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314324473669244354" border="0" /></a>Salmon Creek Fallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14191006505413355161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627520501923117700.post-63809658750199035372009-02-20T22:15:00.000-08:002009-03-17T18:02:43.121-07:00Salmon Creek Falls Environmental Center<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNAOooiKUm3PtBmdyg1JmP8Jy216E9R6o-MPTG6mN02suy3CGJ09R-LuHKc01PO9duoWEtIo7A83yTm2x2SV1nKhXDINBOoR2DmVezFMHuzYM0k7QeN6h_1T4AOVaTWjzrX1TTdSGQpw/s1600-h/scg_11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNAOooiKUm3PtBmdyg1JmP8Jy216E9R6o-MPTG6mN02suy3CGJ09R-LuHKc01PO9duoWEtIo7A83yTm2x2SV1nKhXDINBOoR2DmVezFMHuzYM0k7QeN6h_1T4AOVaTWjzrX1TTdSGQpw/s320/scg_11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305133421872107426" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">The Salmon Creek Falls Environmental Center is a visionary project that fosters eco-sustainability and provides environmental education to the community. This innovative enterprise seeks to inspire a revolution in building design and to teach environmental principles.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);"><br /><br />The Center is committed to inspiring schools and the greater community to become responsible, education, compassionate stewards of the environment.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);"> Salmon Creek Falls Environmental Center demonstrates the following:</span><br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Smart Site Location</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Passive Solar</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Living Roof</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Water efficient fixtures</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Energy efficient design</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Recycling systems</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Rainwater Collection</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Solar Poer Efficient</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Non-Toxic resource building materials</span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The Salmon Creek Falls Environmental Center provides educational opportunities for student and the greater community.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Goals of the center:</span><br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Teach environmental education to students from local schools and the community</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Link place-based learning with real world ecological problems</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Share discoveries about the site's ecosystems and their connection to the watershed with our greater community</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Provide cafeteria space to enable preparation of wholesome school meals made from organic produce grown and harvested by students and local farmers</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Provide assembly space for 100 people and offices and meeting space for local watershed groups</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Be the first California public K-8 school to obtain a LEED Platinum certification.</span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The Salmon Creek School is committed to teaching responsible stewardship through its special place in the watershed. Located between a coastal creek and a redwood forest, the extraordinary 50-acre school site consists of the following:</span><br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">30 acres of redwood forest and trails</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Creeks and observation deck</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Restored perennial wetlands</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">3/4-acre school garden</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Native Plant Nursery</span></li></ul>Salmon Creek Fallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14191006505413355161noreply@blogger.com0