September 2008

Dear Friend of the EAC,

In this month's EcoLogic On-line, you will find an event list and program descriptions for our busy fall schedule, as well as some exciting news about our upcoming national sustainability conference and our new website.

We want to thank all those who have renewed their membership and Scott Cameron for a generous donation which provided the funding to paint the exterior of the EAC building.  It looks great!

We hope you'll be visiting us this fall for a workshop or event and will take some time to visit our new website (www.uheac.org) for further information and updates.

Sincerely,

John Batdorf
Executive Director

UHEAC News & Events

Upland Hills EAC has a great line-up of fall events. All programs will be held at the EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd., Oxford, MI 48370, except as noted. Event summaries are below. Click the Details and Register links for more information on any event and to register on-line. A link for Directions is available in the left sidebar.

News Briefs

FIFTH U.S. CONFERENCE ON PEAK OIL AND COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS

This ground-breaking conference, a cooperative effort between Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center and Community Solutions, is organized around the recently published book, Plan C: Community Survival Strategies for Peak Oil and Climate Change, by Pat Murphy, Executive Director of Community Solutions. The book, and this conference, "point to the life we must lead, if we are to survive on this planet." The conference schedule includes keynotes, presentations, panel discussions, tours, and a unique Connections Cafe' with local and international experts in sustainable housing, transportation, food, livelihood and energy. It also includes lots of community-building opportunities, entertainment and healthy, shared meals. It will be held Halloween weekend (10/31-11/2) at the beautiful Oakland Center at Oakland University. Tickets start at $15 for evening sessions and include a full weekend pass at $150 for early registration (by 9/30) for UHEAC members; Saturday afternoon exhibits and exhibitor presentations are free. Join us for this challenging and inspiring event! For more information and to register, see below or visit www.plancconference.info 

UHEAC UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE & CONSTITUENT SERVICES SYSTEM

The UHEAC website has been totally revamped and continues to undergo rapid development. Many helpful features are being added including account set-up and login, contact info review and update, on-line donations, email subscription management, event review and registration, an on-line store, a green resources guide, plus lots of information about the EAC and its programs, available to everyone. Members can review and renew their membership, access member-only content, participate in on-line surveys, join in the community forum, and access member services, including free green living consulting. All those who received this email have a UHEAC on-line account. To access this account and create a login/password, click here. (You will be asked to supply the email address that received this email, using the "Forgot Your Password?" page.) To become a member or renew your membership, click the "Become a Member" button in the header above.

Event Summaries

09/14/2008 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
WILD ROOTS AND FALL FOLIAGE... MI’s MEDICINAL PLANTS
with Jim McDonald
$35.00 On-line Registration, UHEAC Member
$40.00 On-line Registration, Non-Member
$45.00 At the Door Registration, UHEAC Member
$50.00 At the Door Registration, Non-Member
Herbalist Jim McDonald will be leading participants around the fields and woods surrounding the EAC in Oxford to explore the medicinal virtues, identification, folklore and preparation of many of the common "weeds" we pass by every day. Details    Register

09/17/2008 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE
with Robin Mallor
Donations appreciated
The Dances of Universal Peace are a pathway to open our hearts into joy, love, and compassion, creating community through music and movement. Details    Register

09/18/2008 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
ENERGIZE YOURSELF BY USING LESS ENERGY!
with Clifford Scholz
Free
Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd
(248) 656-2900
Rochester, MI 48307
This hour-long program provides valuable strategies for saving money and conserving energy. Registration is not required. Details

09/20/2008 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
ENERGIZE YOURSELF BY USING LESS ENERGY!
with Clifford Scholz
Free
Oxford Township Public Library
530 Pontiac St
(248) 628-3034
Oxford, MI 48371
This hour-long program provides valuable strategies for saving money and conserving energy. Registration is not required. Details

09/23/2008 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
UHEAC ENERGY TOUR & OPEN HOUSE
with Clifford Scholz
$10 minimum suggested donation, free for UHEAC Members
Learn about this one-of-a-kind-facility and the EAC's timely energy and environmental message. The tour will be immediately followed by the Good Living in Hard Times workshop. Details    Register

09/23/2008 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
GOOD LIVING IN HARD TIMES
with Clark Tibbits
$10 minimum suggested donation, free for UHEAC Members
Join us to learn more about new ways of living, discover alternatives that cost less and are more satisfying and sustainable. Details    Register

10/04/2008 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MICHIGAN SUSTAINABLE HOMES AND BUSINESS TOUR 2008
with the ASES National Solar Tour
Free
The Michigan Sustainable Homes & Businesses Tour is part of the American Solar Energy Society's (ASES) 12th Annual National Solar Tour, offering thousands of home tours throughout the nation. Details    Register

10/26/2008 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
STONE PEOPLE'S LODGE
with Jorge Arenivar
$10 suggested minimum donation for the center and love offering for Jorge
The sweat lodge ceremony is an opportunity to turn off the outside world, experience our connection with the land, and journey deeply into ourselves. Details    Register

11/02/2008 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
HERBS, VITALISM AND HOLISTIC IMMUNITY
with Jim McDonald
$35.00 Member, Early Registration (on-line)
$40.00 Non-member, Early Registration (on-line)
$45.00 Member, At the Door
$50.00 Non-member, At the Door
Perhaps the most popular use of herbal remedies is to "boost the immune system", but few really understand how this is accomplished, or know when to use which herb for what condition. Details    Register