Workshop schedule

There are four locations: The CluckHaus, Blossom Den, Outdoor Art Area, and Kids’ Area.

The CluckHaus

1 pm Can Fairbanks Survive $10 per Gallon Gasoline
Alternative Transportation and Community Planning for the Future with Paul Adasiak of Fairbanks Pedestrian
2 pm Sustainable Energy in Fairbanks
Learn about energy conservation in your home. Grasp the potential of GVEA's SNAP program, the importance of community participation, and how to become a SNAP Producer. Also learn about how you can join the Solar North Cooperative and help build the largest solar array in the state. Presented by Kliff Hopson and the Common Ground collective.
3 pm Greywater recirculation for Alaskan houses: saving water, reclaiming heat.
Cooperative Extension Energy Consultant and sustainability guru Garrison Collette, and the Cold-Climate Housing Research Center's Dave Shippey (invited) will share their research and experience on greywater catchment and reuse in toilets, car washing, garden watering, or any other use of free, almost clean water. Existing commercial systems will be covered, as well as a discussion of the importance of water cost in operating a Fairbanks house. We will build a basic system for a small house as part of this workshop. Come out and learn a valuable skill, learn about water in houses, and most importantly, have a good time living in harmony with the Earth!
4 pm Straw Bale House Building Workshop
Slide presentation of local projects by Gerald Goodman with Q&A by local straw bale homeowner/builders Eric Mayo and Kevin Maxwell.
5 pm Weatherization and Retrofit of Homes for Reducing Fuel Costs
Presented by Rich Seifert
6 pm Kick the Heating Oil Habit
A Review of Clean and Efficient Wood Heating Technologies Available Now in Fairbanksi: Connie Huffman, Masonry Heater Association of North America; Dan Givens, Stonecastle Masonry; Dave Misiuk (invited), Cold Climate Housing Research Center
7 pm One Hour Film Festival
Presented by Dani Carlson

Blossom Den

1:30 pm Cold Fusion Bellydance Workshop with Mary Haley
 
2:30 pm Chant a Mantra for Universal Peace with Elizabeth Keech
 
3:30 pm Cold Fusion Bellydance Workshop with Mary Haley
 
4:30 pm Yoga Arm Balances with Shanti
 
5:30 pm Indian Dance with Rachel
 
6:30 pm Guided Visualization with Kate Parks
 
7:30 pm Cold Fusion Bellydance Workshop with Mary Haley
 

Outdoor Art Area

TBA Hula Hoop Making with Jody Hassel
 
2 pm Crocheting with Dani
She will bring hooks and yarn, bring your own if you've got it.
3–5 pm T-Shirt Stencil Mayhem with Katrin and Amanda
Bring some shirts or just alter what you've got on!
5 pm Learn to Juggle with Luke Beckel in the Kid's Area
 
7 pm Recycled Art with Camilla Kennedy
 

Kids’ Area

Enjoy facepainting, petting baby goats, playing dress up and legos, and choose a free kids’ book from the Literacy Council throughout the day.

TBA Puppet show with Nessa Clark
 
2 pm Aster’s Birthday
Everyone is invited to celebrate life at a Birthday Party. Eat cake, make a party hat , and play dress up.
3 pm Goat Cart Demonstration
Presented by Calypso Farm
3–5 pm Venture to the Art Area with a Parent for T–Shirt Stencil Mayhem
 
4 pm Seed Planting Workshop
Presented by Calypso Farm. Calypso Farm will help you create a pot from a newspaper and plant your very own seed.
5 pm Learn to Juggle with Luke Beckel
Ahemm! Adults too!
5:30 pm Make a Kite with Nikki
 
7 pm Create Recycled Art in the Art Area with Camilla Kennedy and a Parent