Jonathan Hart, a solar expert with Revision Energy, will lead participants through a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of off grid solar systems. Comparing off grid systems to grid tied systems will be covered as well. Participants will have a chance to learn about he latest developments and technology in solar panels, storage battery...
Mark McBrine: 'Seeds of Change', the award winning documentary will be shown at the GLC followed by a discussion and presentation by Mark McBrine. The documentary chronicles Mark's nationally recognized efforts to transform the lives of inmates at the prison at Charleston in Maine through organic agriculture. Mark, an organic farmer and food service director,...
In March 2020, as I was starting my seeds, COVID shut down the world. Taking care of my garden took on extra significance for me that year, as it did for so many folks. That outdoor work was complemented by research into the relationships we humans have long had with seeds and with viruses. As...
Traditional ways of life in southern Chile's coastal zone in many ways resemble Helen and Scott Nearings' description of the "Good Life", where individuals' cultural, economic, and social well-being are tied to the land, the sea, and the communities in which they live. However, those ways of life are increasingly impacted by both environmental and...
Come see us at the Common Ground Country Fair!
Led by arborist, organic farmer, and Blue Hill Tree Warden Phil Norris, this workshop will focus on selecting the best tools and best practices for healthy tree growth, promoting optimal harvest results, and safe pruning techniques. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Bring pruning tools and dress for the weather. Admission is free,...
In 1976, inspired by the ideas of Helen and Scott Nearing, Sherrie Lovler and Norm Lee began a back-to-the-land life in upstate New York. They later founded The Good Life Get-Together, a yearly summer gathering with workshops for those drawn to the back-to-the-land movement and published Homesteaders News magazine for over nine years. Helen and...
Join us for The Good Life Center’s annual spring gathering. All are welcome! Schedule: 10:00-12:00 - Board/Business Meeting 12:00-1:00 - Pot Luck Lunch Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/iiz-dzyk-mhi In person: 372 Harborside Road Harborside, ME 04642
As writers and artists, Rob, Aran, & Margot Lee Shetterly will explore the failures and successes in history in order to plan better for a more just future. Rob Shetterly is the artist behind Americans Who Tell the Truth, a portrait series honoring those who stand for justice and the common good — joined here...
“Turn Off the Machines” — a public screening of a new film about the alternative lifestyle of Ethan Hughes and his family of Belfast, Maine. Suggested donation: $10
In this talk we'll see how the Nearings use economy has evolved into the maker movement and Fabcities. Fabcities are cities that produce everything they make using a circular economy. Atoms cycle locally while ideas, designs and best practices flow globally and open source. Lonnie Gamble is a professor, educator, and sustainability leader working across...