Greg will be discussing Scott Nearing's pamphlet, "What is Justice?", regarding the illegal activites that occurred during the Harding administration. Greg Joly is a Vermont homesteader and long-time unofficial Nearing historian.
The Good Life Center staff will lead this hands on workshop that will cover the basics of the principles of composting as well as how to construct a well designed compost pile. Participants will learn about Scott Nearing's composting strategies as well as how enhance the overall fertility of their garden with time tested composting...
Wabanaki people (Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Nations) have a long and rich history of engagement with diverse bird species. Birds figure prominently in Wabanaki oral traditions and they are routinely visible in archaeological contexts throughout the region. This presentation explores the relationship between birds and Wabanaki people through a blended discussion of oral narratives...
Good Life Center resident stewards Lucy and Jordan have led writing and poetry workshops for years. In this hands-on workshop for writers of all experience levels, participants will explore sensory writing with a focus on place and memory. Drawing inspiration from The Good Life Center’s gardens and from short excerpts by the Nearings and contemporary...
Peter will present on climate change policy using the EN-ROADS Climate Simulator created by MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Peter Dugas is the Maine State Coordinator for the Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL).
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...