Simply Living is happy to share our expertise with you. Please contact us or the speakers directly to arrange one of the following presentations or craft a presentation to meet your needs:
- Sustainability: Going Green Without Going Broke
- Walk, Bus, Bike: Routes to a Better Society
- Rain Water Harvesting
- Urban Gardening
Sustainability: Going Green Without Going Broke
"Sustainability" is a phrase that is used a lot in the media these days. But, what does sustainability really mean, at the personal level and beyond? There are many actions that each of us can take to be more sustainable, and many of them will save you money - a good thing, especially in today's challenging economic times. In this 30-to-60 minute PowerPoint-based presentation, Simply Living member Fred Yaeger will define sustainability and share four "tools" that you can use to guide yourself to increase your "personal sustainability score", and do it without going broke. Questions and comments during the presentation are highly encouraged.
Contact - Fred Yaeger - fyaeger@columbus.rr.com- 614.436.9931
Walk, Bus, Bike: Routes to a Better Society
This presentation demonstrates it is possible to reduce reliance on the automobile in central Ohio. The resources and opportunities exist to move around the community by walking, using public transit and riding a bicycle. This presentation encourages the use of other modes of transportation in order to transform, not end, your relationship to the car. Through this workshop Simply Living’s Active Transportation Project (ATP) offers fundamental approaches to help individuals and groups become more active in personal, political and infrastructure change. If you already use modes of transportation other than a car, this presentation provides practical ways to increase your integration of these other modes into your life. If you rarely or never use modes other than a car, you will become connected to the personal value inherent in walking, riding a bicycle and using public transportation, and to the benefits of living in healthier communities where mobility options abound. This presentation can last 45 minutes for the shortened version or up to 1.5 hours for the full version.
Contact: Eric - transportation@simplyliving.org.
Rain Water Harvesting
Noticed your water costs increasing recently? Learn how to use “free” water for you garden, landscaping and many other things around your home. Learn how to harvest, store and use the rain water that falls from the sky.The presentation can last anywhere from 45 min for the intro version to 1.5 hours for the full version.
Contact: Chris Luers - chris@littlesquarefarm.com- 614-784-8505
Urban Gardening
Does the quality and cost of food concern you? Learn how to grow your own right here in the city. Learn about rain water harvesting, composting, maximizing your space, extending the growing season and other subjects. You may be surprised how much you can do in a very small space. See how you and your friends and neighbors can help each other through these tough times. The presentation can last anywhere from 45 min for the intro version to 3 hours for the full version.
Contact: Chris Luers - chris@littlesquarefarm.com- 614-784-8505