The following organizations are educational resources who support our community and have a lot of knowledge to offer. The Northwest Earth Institute is recognized as a national leader in the development of innovative programs that empower individuals and organizations to protect the Earth. NWEI offers seven self- guided discussion courses that are held in workplaces, homes, faith centers, neighborhoods, and community centers throughout the nation. http://www.nwei.org Green Everett Is a grassroots movement at the seat of Snohomish County. They are hosting movie showings, speakers, and a the Green Everett Renewable Energy Fair on October 6th, 2007. http://greeneverett.wikispaces.com/ Sustainable Ballard Sustainable Ballard is a non-profit organization developing a grassroots vision of sustainability for the community of Ballard.
Seattle Permaculture Guild Sustaining an environmentally ethical approach to growing food, using resources, and creating abundance in Seattle's neighborhoods. www.seattlepermacultureguild.org Eugene Permaculture Guild The Eugene Permaculture Guild seeks to educate the community and ourselves in the principles of sustainable living. We offer presentations, potlucks, an annual Plant and Seed Swap and Bio-Regional Gathering. Another goal is to create and maintain living examples of permaculture designs which incorporate efficient and productive integration of plants, animals, structures, and people.
Bullocks Permaculture Portal They have created what experts refer to as the finest permaculture site in North America. They offer hands-on, accredited permaculture design courses. www.permacultureportal.com Permaculture Activist Magazine A magazine promoting the design of sustainable human communities. If you want to learn about permaculture and whats happening, check them out! www.permacultureactivist.net Winter Sun Design Chris HermanÂ’s FAQS page has a lot of educational information on most everything solar. www.wintersundesign.com/faqs.html Four Season Tree Care They provide an educational newsletter that relates to many environmental and social issues. They are also really know trees. www.4seasonstree.com/pages/newsletters.html Polishing Stone Magazine Ad-free and nonprofit, The Polishing Stone offers practical ideas and encouragement for sustainable living - small steps anyone can take. We provide an excellent bridge for communicating with loved ones about environmental issues. www.polishingstone.com Wilderness Awareness School We are dedicated to caring for the earth and our children by fostering understanding and appreciation of nature, community and self... There are always educational opportunities for families. www.wildernessawareness.org
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