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Human power is relatively small in the context of our typical energy consumption patterns, but still very useful.  This will be an informational workshop about pedal powered machines including electricity-generating and those directly utilizing mechanical power.  Example machines will be on-hand.  You will leave this session with practical, pragmatic ideas for utilizing human power.Don't miss this one-time opportunity to hear from presenters who have built real machines including the equipment…See More

As a lead-in to the July 4th Energy Independence Day event at Gordon Park in Milwaukee, at this gathering on Wednesday June 20th we'll do some planning for the pedal-powered-stage and hopefully inspire additional pedal-generator builders and volunteers for the July 4th event.  We'll talk about what ideas we've explored and/or implemented with past machines, provide an overview of the combined-power setup, and offer resources including where to find 'free' parts, as well as useful items you…See More

Greendale School District's Wellness and Green Teams, Partners for Community Action, Greendale Health Department and Step Up to Better Health Team Present Greendale Nourish Expo. Saturday, March 3 10am to 2pm Greendale High School FREE Speakers, Vendors & Demonstrations Related to Living a Healthy and Environmentally Friendly LifestyleTransition Milwaukee will be presenting 'An Introduction to Transition Towns and Transition Milwaukee' - Room 139 - 10:00-10:30amSee More

If you are interested in helping to plan, build, or support the 2nd annual pedal-powered stage for the July 4th Energy Independence Day event, please meet up with the crew Tuesday evening.  These will be weekly 'working sessions'.   A big part of the effort will be to produce human-powered electricity for the stage, but there may be opportunities for other pedal-powered devices ... it's all up to what you want to create!   A collaborative working document is here:…See More

If you are interested in helping to plan, build, or support the 2nd annual pedal-powered stage for the July 4th Energy Independence Day event, please meet up with the crew Tuesday evening.  These will be weekly 'working sessions'.   A big part of the effort will be to produce human-powered electricity for the stage, but there may be opportunities for other pedal-powered devices ... it's all up to what you want to create!   A collaborative working document is here:…See More

If you are interested in helping to plan, build, or support the 2nd annual pedal-powered stage for the July 4th Energy Independence Day event, please meet up with the crew Tuesday evening.  These will be weekly 'working sessions'.   A big part of the effort will be to produce human-powered electricity for the stage, but there may be opportunities for other pedal-powered devices ... it's all up to what you want to create!   A collaborative working document is here:…See More

If you are interested in helping to plan, build, or support the 2nd annual pedal-powered stage for the July 4th Energy Independence Day event, please meet up with the crew Tuesday evening.  These will be weekly 'working sessions'.   A big part of the effort will be to produce human-powered electricity for the stage, but there may be opportunities for other pedal-powered devices ... it's all up to what you want to create!   A collaborative working document is here:…See More

Please join us for a monthly Hub meeting featuring a discussion of Permaculture. (Those who are new to Transition Milwaukee may feel free to join us at 6pm for an introductory discussion.)From p 138 of the Transition Handbook, which also features a summary of David Holmgren's Permaculture Principles:"Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless labour; and of looking at plants and…See More

Please join us for a monthly Hub meeting featuring a discussion of Permaculture. (Those who are new to Transition Milwaukee may feel free to join us at 6pm for an introductory discussion.)From p 138 of the Transition Handbook, which also features a summary of David Holmgren's Permaculture Principles:"Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless labour; and of looking at plants and…See More

7:30 - 9pm Presentation -Rhizome CollectiveJoin us to hear Scott Kellogg talk about the Rhizome Collective in Austin, Texas and his new book, “The Toolbox for Sustainable City Living.”“In 2000 the dynamic Rhizome Collective transformed an abandoned warehouse into a sustainability training center. Here, with their first book, Scott and Stacy, two of Rhizome’s founders, provide city dwellers—those who have never foraged or gardened along with those who dumpster-dive and belong toCSAs—with…See More