Dear ,
Welcome to another issue of our member newsletter! The Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association welcomes 24 new members and 6 renewing members who supported the organization during our Sping Member appeal. We are now 171 members strong!
Since we last wrote we have been busy working on some exciting programs, which you can read all about in this newsletter...
In June we organized a small army to cleanup our stretch of highway in the Poudre Canyon. The next cleanup will be in October. Join us!
Together we are making a difference! Your contribution to the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association contributes to our success and we thank you for your continued support.
To the Future - Kellie Falbo, Executive Director
 |
| 9th Annual Sustainable Living Fair
|
 Rocky Mountain Raptor Center
Fort Collins, Colorado
September 20 & 21, 2008
Join us for a fun weekend of solution-based, interactive,
family oriented activities
designed to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about:
- Renewable Energy
- Alternative Transportation
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Green Building
- Social Responsibility
- Natural Health
- Local Economies and more
|
Homebrew Wind Turbine
Construction Workshop
September 1-5, 2008
|
Registration opening soon!
Limit 12 participants.
Building your own wind power system from scratch can be both rewarding and cost effective. The process of building a wind turbine involves basic electricity, wood working, metal working, resin casting and a variety of other skills.
During this workshop attendees will complete and test at least one 10' diameter (rated at approximately 700 Watts) wind turbine and work towards the completion of a larger 17' diameter 3000 Watt turbine. These turbines are designed for battery charging systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn a variety of skills. The technology is ideal for those who are interested in building their own wind power systems from scratch, be it for the sake of fun, for the sake of saving money - or for the sake of generating power in the developing world.
Attendees will fabricate the 3 phase axial flux alternators, wooden blades and metal frame work for the turbines from scratch. This is an ambitious work shop so expect to stay busy! Keep in mind that students will learn to build a wind turbine from scratch. Students will not take home a wind turbine with them.
 Topics include:
- Basic wind power theory
- Basic wind turbine design
- Basic alternator design
- Shop safety
- Welding instruction
- Wood working instruction
- Coil winding
- Resin casting
- Tower safety
Bryan Birch, RMSLA Workshop Coordinator
Bryan@SustainableLivingAssociation.org |
| Drinks with Really Interesting People VIP Event
|
Join us for our annual Sustainable Living Fair VIP event, "Drinks with Really Interesting People!"
Mingle with Fair keynote speakers, special guests, and the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association Board of Directors in the splendor of New Belgium Brewing Company's welcoming space. Enjoy an evening of delicious drinks and eats, with inspiring conversation sparked by enlivened toasts.
Drinks with Really Interesting People
Saturday, September 20, 7-9 PM
New Belgium Brewing Company
500 Linden Street, Fort Collins
Really Interesting People Include:
- Ed Begley Jr. - Actor & Activist
- George Siemon - Founder Organic Valley Family of Farms
- Kevin Danaher - Founder Global Exchange & Green Festivals
- Rahima Baldwin-Dancy - Waldorf Early Childhood Specialist
Tickets are $75 each and pre-registration is required. Space is limited to the first 150 people.
www.SustainableLivingAssociation.org
All food and drink is donated and provided by New Belgium Brewing Company. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association. |
|
|
|
|
Tour de Farms
August 23, 2008
|
 |
Celebrating healthy eating and active living!
In a leisurely 5-10 mile interactive bike ride,
participants will tour the Oldtown Farmers' Market, visit three cutting edge urban agriculture projects, hear presentations from farmers, gain useful tools and knowledge for your own garden and find out ways you can support area efforts to strengthen our local food system. The day will culminate at the Oldtown Farmers' Market with a delicious seasonal lunch made from local ingredients by the Fort Collins Food Coop.
Tour de Farms is presented by the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association.
The cost of the tour is $10 per participant, which includes lunch, a voucher for one free local food system map, and a seasonal planting guide.
|
1% For the Planet
|
The Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association is an approved 1% For the Planet organization and we are elidgable to receive donations from participating businesses world-wide!
Since 2002, 1% For The Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world.
|
Sustainable Building Programs
|
 |
Colorado is a hot-bed for Sustainable Living & Environmental organizations.
Solar Energy International
In honour of the hard work, and committment of these organizations, SEI is offering a 25% tuition discount for their Sustainable Building Workshops. This offer is avaiilable to RMSLA members and staff only. Contact SEI directly to register! recognizes the many contibutions of these groups.
|
| Proud Members |
Learn More
|
|
|
