Dunbar Transition Village
Dunbar related transition activities for those worried about climate change, peak oil, economic disorder, and their consequences, and determined to do something about it.
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- In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
- Dunbar
- Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...
- Hi, I have recently opened a Bed and Breakfast on Dunbar and 18th. My dream is to have an urban homestead and garden, ideally based on permaculture principles. Although I do not have a lot of knowledge in this area a friend of mine is coming from Ontario who has the permaculture certificate under his belt to help out.
We would both like to get involved in the transition community and perhaps organize some workshops around permaculture gardening, edible forest walks and seasonal, whole foods cooking.
- There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!)
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- What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?
- City bikes that are available for all to use. Free transit (paid for my taxes). More community events for those interested in transition
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Hey Matea,
This week I'll have a few friends in town staying with us so I'll play it by ear and let you know. If we have a big dinner, you should join us! Will you be around for the long weekend?
x s.
Hi there Matea
You bet, your suggestion is exactly the sort I am interested in pursuing.
Lets keep in touch.
Bye for now.
Clare
Good luck with your B&B. I will keep you in mind for when we have an over-spill of visitors.
Welcome to the "hood".
All the best.
Clare
Hey Matea,
We met a while back through Mael and Martin and folks. Great to see to you here. I actually walk by your place all the time. I live near 16th and Dunbar. Would love to meet sometime for a drink - feel free to drop by our place anytime. We're the house with the tire swing out back.
Cheers!
Shelby
Wow, what energy!
I can see you will be building an urban oasis, for yourselves, your neighbours, and of course your guests. You've got a great location in walking distance to all the services you need, and a real forest is just a short bike ride away.
I am currently taking the Permaculture Design Course and both farming and wilding my patch of the city.
It is currently the season for "garden tours" in Vancouver, and I wonder if we should not someday organize a permaculture garden tour to showcase edible, native, soil-amending, and biodiversity-supporting landscapes...no blooming Rhododendrons set on manicured lawns.
It sounds like you are heading for a place on that new tour!
Welcome to the Village!
Now you'll have to join the Dunbar section of Village Vancouver on this page here, and get connected and involved locally.
Randy Chatterjee
Director and Webmaster, Village Vancouver
Hi Matea
Welcome to Village Vancouver. Why don't you join the Dunbar Transition Village (under the Neighbourhood pulldown). That way you can keep in touch more easily with what is going on in our area.
I'm particularly interested in talking with you about permaculture. I took my design certificate course last fall and have been trying to practice it as frequently as possible. We've got a lot going on in terms of urban agriculture particularly with a permaculture bent.Check out the property on the corner of 41st and Blenheim.
Would you be interested in getting involved in organizational activities? We're always looking for new members of the working group. There is so much to do and now that summer has come, we're all involved in farming, beekeeping, etc.
Hope to see you soon.
Ann