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I'm wondering if anyone might plan on attending this event and wants to be part of a train (or vehicle) convoy or Village Vancouver contingency. I'd also like to create some story-telling and information sharing opportunities in Vancouver upon return. Please send me a message if interested (Brian Osterlin)From the website: City Repair's Village Building Convergence is an annual ten-day placemaking festival that combines crowdsourced activism, creative community development, hands-on education…See More

Light clay infill walls appear in several regions and traditions. They can be incorporated into cob, straw bale, and conventional construction. A light clay wall provides insulation and comfort. This system is being employed on the Commons Building at One United Resource (OUR) Ecovillage on Vancouver island to meet the Living Building Challenge requirements.Materials for clay walls and plasters are typically renewable, local and non-toxic. They are also inexpensive. Several permitted buildings…See More

I'm wondering if anyone might plan on attending this event and wants to be part of a train (or vehicle) convoy or Village Vancouver contingency. I'd also like to create some story-telling and information sharing opportunities in Vancouver upon return. Please send me a message if interested (Brian Osterlin)From the website: City Repair's Village Building Convergence is an annual ten-day placemaking festival that combines crowdsourced activism, creative community development, hands-on education…See More

Interested in yard-sharing, food networking, block parties, community action, creative living? Help the Hastings Sunrise Village get underway! See More

A hands-on learning opportunity to participate in building a clay-based, insulated outdoor pizza oven.Building arches, vaults, and more; mad science clay mixtures - building with the earth under our feet and salvage!A series of workshops will follow the process and share skills in the community.  Sign-up for one or more.  There are four events currently open to registration, including one on this Sunday.  All the information is at:…See More

Appropriate Earthen and Natural Materials in our Bio-RegionCurrent Opportunities and Challenges to Natural Building in 2011Presentation of Upcoming Earthen Oven Project and Workshop SeriesDiscussion, Brainstorming, and Offerings.More info at:http://www.meetup.com/Natural-Building-Vancouver/ No need to join the Meetup site, you may RSVP through Village Vancouver or send me a message. More events to come, including hands-on…See More

VV group for the area ruffly bound by Nanaimo, Renfrew, 12th Ave & Kingsway.