symmetree.org http://symmetree.org/elements fall equinox community gathering Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:40:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 registration closed! http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/09/23/registration-closed/ http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/09/23/registration-closed/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:06:50 +0000 dylan http://symmetree.org/elements/?p=249 online registration is now closed!

if you still want to come, email janelleeliza at yahoo dot ca for the details.  a map link is on the ride share page.

]]> http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/09/23/registration-closed/feed/ 0 Musical Line Up Announcement! http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/09/20/musical-line-up-announcement/ http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/09/20/musical-line-up-announcement/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:12:58 +0000 dylan http://symmetree.org/elements/?p=235 Throughout the weekend there will be a variety of musical performers plugged in, unplugged, inbetween, on stage, and around the corner. This is our list of (roughly) scheduled performers, there will be lots more in the unschedule of choose-your-own-adventure-land.  Probably even you.

DJs

  • Remo de Janiero
  • IllumiNate
  • Beat Burglar
  • Joy One
  • Luna / Astreaa Starr
  • Myo
  • Fraser

Live Acts:

  • MiHu
  • Tophie
  • Paul McGowan
  • Tonona
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Bring a gift to uplift. Food to share with those for whom you care.

Of course you will need all your warm gear, plus a few fancy costumes to wear.

Utensils and bowls are super cool as well as other important meal tools.
Bring your coziest sleeping digs and label your lids.
You are responsible for your pets and for your kids.
Bring a gallon of water for tis’ these things that matter.
For stone soup you’ll need a vegetable, don’t worry so much about the schedule.
Feel free – there is no need to censor for this is OUR for.us’t adventure.

You will receive more info and a map when you REGISTER

Friday

8′ish:: sundown circle around sauna followed by IllumiNate

Saturday

               Choose your own adventure game begins at the beginning
               Make your own breakfast adventure
Earthdance

               2′ish:: Lifted Spirit

3′ish:: Fraser

4′ish:: Activation with Luna and Joy One

4:55-5:05pm:: Global Prayer for Peace

5′ish:: Emilio

6:30′ish:: harvest feast

8:30′ish:: equinox ceremony

9:30′ish:: time to do what we do best – PARTYYYY!

Paul McGowan ~ Tophie ~ MiHu ~ Tonona ~ James (Beat Burgler) ~

Remo de Janiero

Sunday

              10′ish:: yoga
              11′ish:: epic brunch begins
              1′ish: closing appreciation circle
LEAVE IT BETTER THEN WHEN WE FOUND IT
Adieu, Adieu we look forward to seeing you!
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]]> http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/09/09/registration-is-live/feed/ 1 All Pods Meeting! Sept 12 (monday) http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/09/09/all-pods-meeting-sept-12-monday/ http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/09/09/all-pods-meeting-sept-12-monday/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:49:16 +0000 dylan http://symmetree.org/elements/?p=199 Our next, and possibly last,  All Pods meeting is Monday Sept 12, 8pm at Cristian’s place.  (9909 104 st unit 506 buzz 195).

Come visit, join a crew, meet the people, help us deal with last minute issues.  remember what’s up. and stuff.

 

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Get your hands dirty!


Learn how to build you very own composting toilet.
Learn the benefits of composting toilets, and why its an essential part of a sustainable eco-friendly lifestyle.

And learn how to deal with your waste in a way that turns it into usable fertilizer.

“Compost toilets are a simple technology that has been successfully used in both urban and rural situations across a wide range of climates. In contrast to the flush toilet connected to a remote sewerage treatment system, compost toilet encourage us to pay attention and understand ourselves as part of nature. By avoiding the dilution of wastes with clean water, compost toilet
catch and store the valuable plant nutrients (energy) from human
wastes in a relatively stable form. ”

- Compost Toilets and Permaculture Design Principles, David Holmgrem

Have a fun filled day with Scott at Stonehedge Ecofarm, learning how to make a relatively easy composting toilet you can replicate almost anywhere, using materials that are easy to find.

Bring a bag lunch, and some things to share and BBQ for supper.

Fee: $30 advance, $40 day of event

To Register:

Online – Here!

OR Contact Scott at rocketscott@ohyah.ca, 780 232 7319

]]> http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/09/09/compost-toilet-workshop/feed/ 0 Pod Meeting Aug 29th @ 8pm http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/08/24/pods-off-2-meeting-aug-29th/ http://symmetree.org/elements/2011/08/24/pods-off-2-meeting-aug-29th/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:06:36 +0000 Terra http://symmetree.org/elements/?p=148 Alright Y’all. Our next BIG MEETING is on Monday, August 29th at The Kitty Corner (Janelle and Dylan’s home) ((10703 84 ave)). It is our final PODDING OFF meeting, and you are beckoned to attend. We’ll be kicking-off at 8:00pm, so come at 7:45pm to get settled in. Please do not delay. For.us.t Adventure is on the way!

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