![\\"Joyce](\\"/sites/default/files/joyce-lee.jpg\\")
Instructors\: Lisa Preschel\, Doug Gosling\, Brock Dolman\, Michelle Vesser\, Dave Henson\, Adam Wolpert and guest instructors.
Cost\: $500.00 per person
2010 Application (.doc)
Application Instructions and Frequently-Asked-Questions
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Saturday\, August 21\, during the Center's Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale. This will be the first\, hour-long tour of the day\, beginning at 11 AM. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens\, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food\, medicinal\, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes\, sunblock or hat\, and personal water bottles are recommended. Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths.
For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
Click here for directions.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100821T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100821T220000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/garden-and-site-tours/garden-tour-during-fall-plant-sale-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/garden-and-site-tours/garden-tour-during-fall-plant-sale-0 SUMMARY:OAEC Tour during Fall Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Saturday\, August 21\, during the Center's Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale. This will be the second\, hour-long tour of the day\, beginning at 1 PM. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens\, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food\, medicinal\, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes\, sunblock or hat\, and personal water bottles are recommended. Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths.
For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
Click here for directions.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100821T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100821T210000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/node/1610 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/node/1610 SUMMARY: Spanish Language Tour or Tour del Jardin Organica En Espanol DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a tour\, presented in the Spanish language\, of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Saturday\, August 21\, during the Center's Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale. This will be an hour-long tour of the day\, beginning at 2 PM. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens\, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food\, medicinal\, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes\, sunblock or hat\, and personal water bottles are recommended. Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths.
For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
Click here for directions.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100822T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100822T200000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/tours/garden-tour-april22-11am URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/tours/garden-tour-april22-11am SUMMARY:OAEC Tour during Fall Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Sunday\, August 22\, during the Center's Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale. This will be the first\, hour-long tour of the day\, beginning at 11 AM. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens\, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food\, medicinal\, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes\, sunblock or hat\, and personal water bottles are recommended. Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths.
For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
Click here for directions.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100822T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100822T220000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/garden-and-site-tours/garden-tour-during-fall-plant-sale-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/garden-and-site-tours/garden-tour-during-fall-plant-sale-2 SUMMARY:OAEC Tour during Fall Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Sunday\, August 22\, during the Center's Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale. This will be the second hour-long tour of the day\, beginning at 1 PM. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens\, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food\, medicinal\, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes\, sunblock or hat\, and personal water bottles are recommended. Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths.
For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
Click here for directions.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100910T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T053000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/performances/chautauqua-revue URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/performances/chautauqua-revue SUMMARY:Chautauqua Revue - 3 days - Thursday\, Friday & Saturday DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Chautauqua Revue
Thursday\, September 9th\, 8pm
Friday\, September 10th\, 8pm
Saturday\, September\, 11th\, 8pm
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North Garden Theater at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
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For more information about the Revue\, call our office at (707) 874-1557 ext. 101\, or email us at \;www.oaec.org. \;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100918T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100918T193000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/garden-and-site-tours/garden-tour-july URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/garden-and-site-tours/garden-tour-july SUMMARY:OAEC Tour (September) DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts &\; Ecology Center on Saturday\, September 18. This tour begins at 10 AM and will run approximately 1.5 hrs in duration. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens\, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food\, medicinal\, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes\, brimmed hat or warm layers (depending on weather)\, and personal water bottles are recommended. Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested.
For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
Click here for directions.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100930T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100930T013000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/mamuse URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/mamuse SUMMARY:Musical Performance by MaMuse DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special concert featuring the incredible music duo of MaMuse. \; MaMusic stirs the heart through deep soul felt lyrics and sparse supportive instrumentation.
![\\"MaMuse](\\"/sites/default/files/mamuse_home_frame_0.jpg\\")
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts &\; Ecology Center on Sunday\, October 3. This tour begins at 1 PM and will run approximately 1.5 hrs in duration. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens\, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food\, medicinal\, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes\, brimmed hat or warm layers (depending on weather)\, and personal water bottles are recommended. Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested.
For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
Click here for directions.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101009T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101009T200000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/stormwater-and-roofwater-management-october URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/stormwater-and-roofwater-management-october SUMMARY:WISE WATER MANAGEMENT (October) ~ A Stormwater and Roofwater Catchment Workshop DESCRIPTION:Offered\: Saturday\, October 9\, 2010
Time\: Begins at 10 am and ends at 1 pm
Instructor\: Brock Dolman
Cost\: $35 (no meal served)
For registration information\, click here. \;
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101108T173000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101112T230000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/intentional-communities/starting-and-sustaining-intentional-communities-november URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/intentional-communities/starting-and-sustaining-intentional-communities-november SUMMARY:Starting and Sustaining Intentional Communities (November) DESCRIPTION:Offered\: November 8 - 12\, 2010
Time\: \; \; Begins at 10\:30 am on the 8th and ends at 4 pm on 12th
Instructors\: Dave Henson and Adam Wolpert with guests
Cost\: $625/$575 if registered two weeks in advance (includes meals and lodging). \; The deposit amount for this course is $200. \; For registration information\, click here.
Offered\: Saturday\, April 2\, 2011
Time\: Begins at 9 am and ends at 1 pm
Instructor\: Brock Dolman
Cost\: $35 (no meal served)
For registration information\, click here. \;
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110416T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110418T000000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/plant-sales/second-chance-plant-sale-april-2011 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/plant-sales/second-chance-plant-sale-april-2011 SUMMARY:Second Chance Spring Plant Sale (April) DESCRIPTION:Second Chance Plant Sale
Don't forget that we are now offering a \\"Second Chance\\" sale on Saturday April 16th &\; Sunday April 17th from 9am to 5pm. \; There will be a smaller selection of plants\, no tours\, and very limited garden staff available\, but it will give you \;one more weekend to get plants if you missed the plant sale or if want to come back for more.
Please come to our Upper Parking Lot from 9am to 5pm.
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110612T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110612T230000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/water-institute/greywater-system-design URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/water-institute/greywater-system-design SUMMARY:GREYWATER SYSTEM DESIGN (June) - with Laundry to Landscape System Tour DESCRIPTION:Offered\: Sunday\, June 12\, 2011
Time\: Begins at 9 am and ends at 4 pm
Instructors\: Brock Dolman and Laura Allen
Cost\: $110/$95 if registered at least 2 weeks in advance (lunch included)
For registration information\, click here.
Start time\: Sunday June 16\, 10\:00 am
End time\: Sunday June 16\, 11\:30 am
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts &\; Ecology Center on Sunday\, June 16. This tour begins at 10 AM and will run approximately 1.5 hrs in duration. The tour will include an introduction to the Center's organic gardens and bordering wildlands\, educational programs and resident intentional community. \; Sturdy shoes\, brimmed hat or warm layers (depending on weather)\, and personal water bottles are recommended. \; Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths. \; A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110711T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110715T230000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/school-garden/school-garden-teacher-training-july URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/school-garden/school-garden-teacher-training-july SUMMARY:School Garden Teacher Training (July) DESCRIPTION:Instructors\: Lisa Preschel\, Doug Gosling\, Brock Dolman\, Michelle Vesser\, Dave Henson\, Adam Wolpert and guest instructors.
Cost\: $500.00 per person
2011 Application (.doc)
Application Instructions and Frequently-Asked-Questions
First Annual Perennials Panic!
The Occidental Arts and Ecology will be open two special weekends just to sell perennial plants from our California Certified Organic nursery.
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The perennials offered will include perennial food crops\, culinary and medicinal herbs\, Andean crops and other plants of ethno-botanical interest and select ornamentals.
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All are favorites which have been grown in and propagated from our 37 year-old Mother Gardens. All plants will be sold in gallon pots.
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The sales will be held at our brand-new Greenhouses and Nursery.
Click here for the Perennial Plant List.
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The weekends of July 16 and 17 and also July 23 and 24 we will be open from 9 am to 5 pm.
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(Unlike our full plant sales\, there will be NO tours\, no refreshments and minimal staff. Just lots of perennials.)
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110723T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110725T000000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/plant-sales/perennial-panic-july-2011-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/plant-sales/perennial-panic-july-2011-2 SUMMARY:First Annual Perennials Panic! DESCRIPTION:July 23 &\; 24
First Annual Perennials Panic!
For the first time ever\, the Occidental Arts and Ecology will be open two special weekends just to sell perennial plants from our California Certified Organic nursery.
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The perennials offered will include perennial food crops\, culinary and medicinal herbs\, Andean crops and other plants of ethno-botanical interest and select ornamentals.
\;
All are favorites which have been grown in and propagated from our 37 year-old Mother Gardens. All plants will be sold in gallon pots.
Click here for the Perennial Plant List.
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The sales will be held at our brand-new Greenhouses and Nursery.
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The weekends of July 16 and 17 and also July 23 and 24 we will be open from 9 am to 5 pm.
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(Unlike our full plant sales\, there will be NO tours\, no refreshments and minimal staff. Just lots of perennials.)
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T214447Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110724T023000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110724T023000Z UID:http://www.oaec.org/performances/parlor-trick URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oaec.org/performances/parlor-trick SUMMARY:Parlor Tricks DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, July 23\, the band Parlor Tricks will play in the outdoor theater at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. Start time is 7\:30 pm and tickets are $10 at the door. For more information call (707) 874-1557 x.201
Parlor Tricks’ drummer is OAEC’s own Jason Berkman who has previously worked here in many capacities including Plant Sale Coordinator and Assistant Kitchen Manger. Below is Parlor Tricks description of their music.
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