A photo of Lake Nasworthy (via) To plunge weekend-first right into permaculture, you might check out the Austin Bioregional Campout this weekend: A joyful and stimulating experience awaits you at the Bioregional Campout, September 19-21, on the shores of Lake Nasworthy in San Angelo. Lake Nasworthy is located at the headwaters of the longest tributary […]
Austin Dorkbot friends at Bleep labs are having a soiree Saturday: And, check out Bleep Labs’ Thingamagoop / Thingamakit here.
An Introduction to Natural Building Materials and Systems Presented by Gayle Borst, Texas registered architect, LEED AP, natural builder Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Habitat Suites Hotel 500 E Highland Mall Blvd Austin, TX 78752 $50 per person, includes snacks and beverages Natural building utilizes minimally processed, nontoxic materials and systems […]
Energy Conservation Tips & Techniques for the Home Guest presenter: Miki Cook, Austin Energy’s Green Building Program Wednesday, September 17th at 7pm Casa de Luz (1701 Toomey Rd.) As the second part of our “Tips & Techniques” series (July’s topic was water conservation), we will explore the many and varied ways to save energy in […]
In a week, it’s that dorky time of month again: Thursday, September 18, 7PM Cafe Mundi 1704 E 5th St. (a few blocks east of I-35) (512) 236-8634 Dorkbot is, as always, a FREE event. * Meredith Johns and Carolyn O’Hara from Hawgfly show off their gore cannon * Edwin Wise is back with a […]
Austin has an aggressive solar energy rebate program ($4.50 per professionally-installed watt), and here’s an opportunity to learn the in’s and out’s of grid-tie system design: Grid-Interactive System Design and Installation (part 1&2) Cost: $80 Saturday, September 6th – 10am to 4pm This 6 hour workshop, lead by expert installer and NABCEP certified instructor Roy […]
(Paul Sender’s jet toilet, which would be my ideal winner) Late notice, but today’s weirdest commute contest is just waiting for a Maker to steal the show: WEIRDEST COMMUTE CONTEST Combat climate change, and help kick off Commute Solutions Month at this lunchtime party featuring a contest for those who arrive in the strangest forms […]
