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Permaculture and Rainwater Harvesting Study Circle Journal
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 Greetings, The Core Members of the TM Water Working Group have invited all interested participants to a 3-month study circle that is focused on rainwater harvesting and how it relates to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Terbrueggen Mar 11, 2011.

Open Discussion: Five-Fold Path of Productive Meetings: Right People, Right Container, Right Process, Right Facilitation, Right Agenda.
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Greetings, At the Nuts and Bolts Meeting tonight, we agreed to show two Future screenings, one part each day, of Five-Fold Path of Productive Meetings: RightPeople, Right Container, Right Process,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Moore Oct 22, 2010.

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April Hub Meeting: Exploring Work Group Formation at Urban Ecology Center- Riverside

April 23, 2012 from 6:45pm to 8:30pm
The members of the Water Working Group are inviting you to join in a discussion about the function of Working Groups to support the Transition Milwaukee mission.During the evening, we will be sharing and exploring work group and coalition building ideas, like Power chain, Starhawks: Watershed Grounding , Adaptive Whole Systems Thinking from Shaktari Belew , Transition Trainer and member of Transition Ashland and Work Group Principles from Tina Clark, Transition Trainer from Massachusetts.The…See More
Apr 10
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Gail Epping Overholt commented on Chris Terbrueggen's event April Hub Meeting: Exploring Work Group Formation
"Chris, We have an AOC Open House the next evening, so I'll have to wait and see how much I need to do for that at the last minute.  HOpefully, I will be there.  I think this is a great effort and would like to be a part of it, if I…"
Apr 6
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WATER GROUP APRIL EVENTS

Greetings, Spring is here!  The Water Group is jumping into April, with a very busy and exciting schedule of planned events. Join us!

    The Transition Milwaukee Water Working Group will mobilize volunteers to reduce the stormwater footprint…
Apr 3
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Meet Jim Jones National Co-op Educator and Developer at Public House Co-op

March 26, 2012 from 3pm to 7pm
  Jim Jones will be visiting Milwaukee on Monday and he is interested in meeting people who support co-ops and others who want to start co-ops. Jim Jones was inducted into the National Cooperative Hall of Fame inWashington, D.C. Jim was Executive Director of the Inter-Cooperative Council from 1984-1999. Before retiring this year, he was the Senior Director of Development and Asset Management for North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO). Jones has devoted 40 years to preserving and…See More
Mar 25
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Water Group Discussion at Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park

March 27, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Transition Milwaukee Water Working Group DiscussionUrban Ecology Center - Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street                    March 27   6:30- 9:00 pmMembers of the Water Working Group educate and empower urban residents to implement whole system solutions that address regional watershed issues, including water conservation and water quality, in asustainable and ethical manner.http://transitionmilwaukee.org/group/water6:30 Set up…See More
Mar 17
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Work Group Formation: Hosted by Members of the Water Working Group at Urban Ecology Center- Riverside

April 23, 2012 from 6:45pm to 8:30pm
The members of the Water Working Group are inviting you to join in a discussion about the function of Working Groups to support the Transition Milwaukee mission.During the evening, we will be sharing and exploring work group and coalition building ideas, like Power chain, Starhawks: Watershed Grounding , Adaptive Whole Systems Thinking from Shaktari Belew , Transition Trainer and member of Transition Ashland and Work Group Principles from Tina Clark, Transition Trainer from Massachusetts.The…See More
Mar 15
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Water Group Discussion at Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park

March 27, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Transition Milwaukee Water Working Group DiscussionUrban Ecology Center - Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street                    March 27   6:30- 9:00 pmMembers of the Water Working Group educate and empower urban residents to implement whole system solutions that address regional watershed issues, including water conservation and water quality, in asustainable and ethical manner.http://transitionmilwaukee.org/group/water6:30 Set up…See More
Mar 9
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Transition Writing Group

Writers and editors share ideas about writing and editing stories, photo essays and videos about Transition Milwaukee events and Transition issues like self-resilience, community, Peak Oil and Climate Change.See More
Feb 22
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Jan 12
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Permaculture Work Group

If you are interested in learning more about permaculture or have your permaculture certification this group is for you. This is a learning/teaching/discussing permaculture group.See More
Nov 6, 2011
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Oct 7, 2011
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Transition Writing Group

Writers and editors share ideas about writing and editing stories, photo essays and videos about Transition Milwaukee events and Transition issues like self-resilience, community, Peak Oil and Climate Change.See More
Sep 3, 2011
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Brad Lancaster Lecture & Workshop On Rainwater Harvesting at Token Creek Eco-Inn

October 7, 2011 at 7pm to October 8, 2011 at 4:30pm
Lecture; 7-8:30 pm Saturday,Oct. 8th, Workshop; 8 am-4:30 pmSince 1993 Brad has run a successful permaculture consulting, design, and education business focused on integrated and sustainable approaches to landscape design, planning, and living. And as he lives in the dryland environment, rainwater harvesting has long been one of his specialties and a passion.At home Brad harvests over 100,000 gallons of rainwater a year on a 1/8-acre urban lot and adjoining right-of-way. This harvested water is…See More
Aug 25, 2011
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On The River's Edge: A community forum featuring the Menomonee River and its watershed at Hart Park Senior Center

July 28, 2011 from 4pm to 9pm
You are invited to On The River's Edge:  A community forum featuring the Menomonee River and its watershed from 4 to 9 pm on July 28 at Wauwatosa's Hart Park Senior Center Riverview Room, 7300 Chestnut St.  Eddee Daniel, author of Urban Wilderness: Exploring a Metropolitan Watershed  will take us on a fascinating journey down our local river.  Walk the river bank and explore the water quality of the Menomonee River. RSVP for the water quality tour:  …See More
Jul 27, 2011
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Sarah Moore commented on Chris Terbrueggen's event On The River's Edge: A community forum featuring the Menomonee River and its watershed
"Can't make it but this looks great,  Thanks water working group for all you are doing!"
Jul 27, 2011

Profile Information

Why are you interested in the Transition movement?
Awareness about Peak Oil, self- reliance, community building, urban permaculture, rainwater harvesting and how pattern language connects with group process and interactions.
How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
Participated in Midwest Renewable Energy Association Energy and Sustainability Fair 2010 and attended workshops on Urban Permaculture, Transition Town, Natural Step and composting. Participated in Power Down Week in Milwaukee. Core member of Transition Milwaukee Water Working Group.
What skills, talents, and resources do you bring to the Transition movement?
Writing stories about Peak oil and Power Down Workshops
Raising awareness about community living options in Milwaukee
Group facilitation and consensus building
Which topics within Transition most interest you, and what are you most interested in getting out of your involvement in the Transition Movement?
A deeper understanding of how to implement permaculture practices into my life and the ability to share that knowledge with the Milwaukee community.
Organizations you belong to that might collaborate with Transition
Community Living Options Group
First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee

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Future Screening of Five-Fold Path of Productive Meetings:

Greetings,



At the Nuts and Bolts Meeting tonight, we agreed to show two Future screenings, one part each day, of Five-Fold Path of Productive Meetings: Right People, Right Container, Right Process, Right Facilitation, Right Agenda.



I offered to host a viewing and discussion of each of the webinars. Fill out the following poll,…

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Posted on October 13, 2010 at 12:02pm

Is this really about Fire Hydrants?

By Gretchen Mead



Shorewood—There is a considerable amount of confusion about the

'real reason’ behind Milwaukee's plan to no longer allow fire hydrant

watering of community gardens, because, whenever we are dealing with a

large system, it’s never all that simple.



I believe it is valid to say all of the reasons that have been thrown

out there are factors - to the fire chief it’s about safety. Though, in

my limited research this is, statistically, a… Continue

Posted on July 14, 2010 at 9:48am

Homemade Bike Trailers: A Simple Way to Travel Riverwest

By Sarah Moore



Riverwest--I took to my sister's birthday party a big pot of veggies and a large cake pan, a basket of gifts and a few other bags of miscellaneous stuff, all in my bike trailer designed for hauling kids.



My kids were with my husband, so I didn't need to pull them to the party. They came later, but my husband went home early and my older boy did not have his bike. That left me with a three year old and a ten year old to bring home, plus the dishes and such. I… Continue

Posted on July 11, 2010 at 5:36pm — 1 Comment

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At 6:47pm on October 13, 2010, Sarah Moore said…
now that I look friday the 29th is what would be best for me. although I may watch at home.
At 12:46am on October 13, 2010, Charlie said…
Hey Chris where are those links you spoke of at the Nuts & bolts meeting>?
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