#buildingcommunity — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #buildingcommunity, aggregated by home.social.
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Oh, I forgot to mention this... For next week's #SolarPunkSunday, I'll be focusing on #SolarPunk-related resources in #Ontario #Canada! #RepairCafes, #CommunityGardens, #HikingTrails, etc. Lots of good resources that I'm looking forward to sharing. If you'd like me to focus on a particular geographic area for future #SolarPunkSundays, please let me know!
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Oh, I forgot to mention this... For next week's #SolarPunkSunday, I'll be focusing on #SolarPunk-related resources in #Ontario #Canada! #RepairCafes, #CommunityGardens, #HikingTrails, etc. Lots of good resources that I'm looking forward to sharing. If you'd like me to focus on a particular geographic area for future #SolarPunkSundays, please let me know!
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I just had a wonderful through-the-fence chat with my next-door neighbor, whom I noticed had expanded her chicken set-up. She's not only expanded things, but is now supplying local #FoodPantries with farm-fresh eggs. Wow! She rocks! And yeah. I'll be trading produce for manure gold with her soon! #HotCompost, here we come!
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #Barter #Neighbors #StartLocal #Composting #CompostGold #ChickenManure
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I just had a wonderful through-the-fence chat with my next-door neighbor, whom I noticed had expanded her chicken set-up. She's not only expanded things, but is now supplying local #FoodPantries with farm-fresh eggs. Wow! She rocks! And yeah. I'll be trading produce for manure gold with her soon! #HotCompost, here we come!
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #Barter #Neighbors #StartLocal #Composting #CompostGold #ChickenManure
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Leaving you all with this episode of #SolarPunkPresents podcast. TY to @MaQuest , @joewynne , @tinker , @jblue , @ReNatureLdn , and everyone else who used the hashtag and/or boosted posts!
#Solarpunk Presents
7.6: #Abundance, #Inclusion, #Resilience: The #OneMillionNeighbours Projectby Sam Nabi
Season 7, Ep. 6
Monday, May 19, 2025"This episode, Ariel speaks to Sam Nabi about One Million Neighbours, a project bringing together the voices of local non-profits that envisions the future of Waterloo Region once the population has reached one million. Sam discusses the impetus for the project, providing a voice for the voiceless, the issue with grant applications, funding the future, being proactive instead of reactive to harsh policies, and much more. What might an abundant, inclusive, resilient (Ariel says: solarpunk) city look like on the human level? Who lives there, what do they value, and what are their daily lives like? And what does it look like to take action now at the regional/municipal level to ensure that utopian vision?"
#SolarPunkSunday #TakeActionNow #StartLocal #ClimateChange #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency
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Leaving you all with this episode of #SolarPunkPresents podcast. TY to @MaQuest , @joewynne , @tinker , @jblue , @ReNatureLdn , and everyone else who used the hashtag and/or boosted posts!
#Solarpunk Presents
7.6: #Abundance, #Inclusion, #Resilience: The #OneMillionNeighbours Projectby Sam Nabi
Season 7, Ep. 6
Monday, May 19, 2025"This episode, Ariel speaks to Sam Nabi about One Million Neighbours, a project bringing together the voices of local non-profits that envisions the future of Waterloo Region once the population has reached one million. Sam discusses the impetus for the project, providing a voice for the voiceless, the issue with grant applications, funding the future, being proactive instead of reactive to harsh policies, and much more. What might an abundant, inclusive, resilient (Ariel says: solarpunk) city look like on the human level? Who lives there, what do they value, and what are their daily lives like? And what does it look like to take action now at the regional/municipal level to ensure that utopian vision?"
#SolarPunkSunday #TakeActionNow #StartLocal #ClimateChange #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency
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Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth
Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."
Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature
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Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth
Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."
Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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List of #BostonMA #CommunityGardens
"Our 56 community gardens —totaling 15 acres across eight Boston neighborhoods—are tended and cared for by local residents. These oases of green are sources of neighborhood pride that connect people and place. They turn neighbors into friends, strengthen family bonds and traditions, and inspire joy in the shared work of growing fresh, healthy, and delicious food."
https://thetrustees.org/content/list-of-boston-community-gardens/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GreenerCities #GrowYourOwn #TrusteesOfReservations
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List of #BostonMA #CommunityGardens
"Our 56 community gardens —totaling 15 acres across eight Boston neighborhoods—are tended and cared for by local residents. These oases of green are sources of neighborhood pride that connect people and place. They turn neighbors into friends, strengthen family bonds and traditions, and inspire joy in the shared work of growing fresh, healthy, and delicious food."
https://thetrustees.org/content/list-of-boston-community-gardens/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GreenerCities #GrowYourOwn #TrusteesOfReservations
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This place sounds so cool!
#Toronto - The Children’s Garden at #EvergreenBrickworks is where kids can explore and connect with nature. It’s a place for kids to get hands on the natural world, including exploring the garden’s rich array of plants.
- Summer weekdays, July and August: 5:30pm to dusk (after Summer Camp programs)
- School-Year weekdays, September through June: 4pm to dusk (after Children’s Education programs)
- Year-round weekends and holidays: 8am to duskEcology at the Children’s Garden
"Our #UrbanAgriculture beds within the garden offer space to grow familiar veggies and herbs. Garden spaces like these can play a vital role in bringing together community members to work to grow food collectively. They can also teach us some valuable lessons on the value of farms and protected local agricultural land, which are able to produce food on a much larger scale.
Located inside the Children’s Garden, the Guild Garden is designed with children in mind. Made possible by support from Forester’s Financial, the garden is built around a central cherry tree surrounded by many species of plants (including fruit shrubs, berries, vegetables and herbs) to create a rich and diverse garden for children to explore. The plants chosen for this garden support #BeneficialInsects, help deter pests and protect the soil.
Lining the alley leading up the garden, stockpots and metal container were installed in 2021 by Foresters Financial, to showcase a regenerative landscape, while also providing food for both pollinators and people. The art on the planters was designed by #Délı̨nę #FirstNations artist and printmaker #LauraGrier.
Milkcrate containers are a legacy left over from the #BoweryProject, which seeks to set up mobile urban farms by setting up #ContainerGardens in urban lots. Initially installed in 2015 with an urban agriculture focus, the milkcrates were revitalized in 2023 into a native container garden concept. This project aims to demonstrate to visitors that NativePlantGardens can be planted anywhere, even without a yard. The containers also aim to model the creation of #GreenCorridors that connect fragmented pieces of habitat throughout the city; to this end they were planted out with plants donated by #ProjectSwallowtail, which aims to connect #greenspaces across the city.
The milkcrate containers in the alley contain edible native plant species. In 2023 they were planted out with the following:
• Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
• Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
• Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)
• Violets (Viola labradorica)
• Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)"FMI:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/the-childrens-garden/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #BuildingCommunity #EdibleGarden #GreenerCities #UrbanGardens #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #ChildrensGarden
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This place sounds so cool!
#Toronto - The Children’s Garden at #EvergreenBrickworks is where kids can explore and connect with nature. It’s a place for kids to get hands on the natural world, including exploring the garden’s rich array of plants.
- Summer weekdays, July and August: 5:30pm to dusk (after Summer Camp programs)
- School-Year weekdays, September through June: 4pm to dusk (after Children’s Education programs)
- Year-round weekends and holidays: 8am to duskEcology at the Children’s Garden
"Our #UrbanAgriculture beds within the garden offer space to grow familiar veggies and herbs. Garden spaces like these can play a vital role in bringing together community members to work to grow food collectively. They can also teach us some valuable lessons on the value of farms and protected local agricultural land, which are able to produce food on a much larger scale.
Located inside the Children’s Garden, the Guild Garden is designed with children in mind. Made possible by support from Forester’s Financial, the garden is built around a central cherry tree surrounded by many species of plants (including fruit shrubs, berries, vegetables and herbs) to create a rich and diverse garden for children to explore. The plants chosen for this garden support #BeneficialInsects, help deter pests and protect the soil.
Lining the alley leading up the garden, stockpots and metal container were installed in 2021 by Foresters Financial, to showcase a regenerative landscape, while also providing food for both pollinators and people. The art on the planters was designed by #Délı̨nę #FirstNations artist and printmaker #LauraGrier.
Milkcrate containers are a legacy left over from the #BoweryProject, which seeks to set up mobile urban farms by setting up #ContainerGardens in urban lots. Initially installed in 2015 with an urban agriculture focus, the milkcrates were revitalized in 2023 into a native container garden concept. This project aims to demonstrate to visitors that NativePlantGardens can be planted anywhere, even without a yard. The containers also aim to model the creation of #GreenCorridors that connect fragmented pieces of habitat throughout the city; to this end they were planted out with plants donated by #ProjectSwallowtail, which aims to connect #greenspaces across the city.
The milkcrate containers in the alley contain edible native plant species. In 2023 they were planted out with the following:
• Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
• Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
• Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)
• Violets (Viola labradorica)
• Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)"FMI:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/the-childrens-garden/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #BuildingCommunity #EdibleGarden #GreenerCities #UrbanGardens #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #ChildrensGarden
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand
FREE #CompostingBasics Workshop – #ManurewaAucklandSunday, 19 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm#AucklandBotanicGardens
102 Hill Rd, #Manurewa, 2105, #Auckland"Join us at Auckland Botanic Gardens for a FREE composting workshop, facilitated by Sue, to learn about the three different systems for #composting food and green waste in your #HomeGarden. You’ll get a great understanding of the basics of composting and see some of the systems in action in the #EdibleGarden.
This workshop will be held in the Logan Campbell building, next to the edible garden.
What to bring: optional ‘pen/paper’ to take notes.
To help you on your way, all confirmed workshop participants get a 50% discount voucher to order a compost system through our website and, we’ll deliver it straight to your door.
This course is proudly supported by Auckland Council, Auckland Botanic Gardens and delivered by the #CompostCollective."
FMI and to register:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-composting-basics-workshop-manurewa-3/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #Composting #CompostWorkshop #BuildingCommunity
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand
FREE #CompostingBasics Workshop – #ManurewaAucklandSunday, 19 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm#AucklandBotanicGardens
102 Hill Rd, #Manurewa, 2105, #Auckland"Join us at Auckland Botanic Gardens for a FREE composting workshop, facilitated by Sue, to learn about the three different systems for #composting food and green waste in your #HomeGarden. You’ll get a great understanding of the basics of composting and see some of the systems in action in the #EdibleGarden.
This workshop will be held in the Logan Campbell building, next to the edible garden.
What to bring: optional ‘pen/paper’ to take notes.
To help you on your way, all confirmed workshop participants get a 50% discount voucher to order a compost system through our website and, we’ll deliver it straight to your door.
This course is proudly supported by Auckland Council, Auckland Botanic Gardens and delivered by the #CompostCollective."
FMI and to register:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-composting-basics-workshop-manurewa-3/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #Composting #CompostWorkshop #BuildingCommunity
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: Peels, Stems and Pulp – #DevonportAuckland
Sunday, 19 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm#DevonportLibrary
2 Victoria Road, Devonport, 0624, Auckland
"Join Sarah Williams at Devonport Library for this free Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – peels, pulp and stems.These are parts of fruit and vegetables that are usually thrown away or composted but are often edible. This would suit those who are already on their food waste reduction journey and want to learn more as well as those new to the subject. We’ll get hands on and explore some techniques that can easily be replicated at home.
The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including meal planning and how to store fresh produce to help it last longer.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council, #DevonportLibrary and is delivered by #CompostCollective."
FMI and to register [space is limited]:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-love-food-hate-waste-workshop-peels-stems-and-pulp-devonport/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #BuildingCommunity
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: Peels, Stems and Pulp – #DevonportAuckland
Sunday, 19 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm#DevonportLibrary
2 Victoria Road, Devonport, 0624, Auckland
"Join Sarah Williams at Devonport Library for this free Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – peels, pulp and stems.These are parts of fruit and vegetables that are usually thrown away or composted but are often edible. This would suit those who are already on their food waste reduction journey and want to learn more as well as those new to the subject. We’ll get hands on and explore some techniques that can easily be replicated at home.
The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including meal planning and how to store fresh produce to help it last longer.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council, #DevonportLibrary and is delivered by #CompostCollective."
FMI and to register [space is limited]:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-love-food-hate-waste-workshop-peels-stems-and-pulp-devonport/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #BuildingCommunity
#MealPlanning #FoodWaste #FoodWasteReduction #ZeroWaste #LibrariesRule! -
Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday! This Saturday (and every Saturday)!
#Toronto - Saturday #FarmersMarket
Toronto's biggest year-round farmers market
Saturdays, 8am – 1pm (Local Food Court open until 2pm)
Summer location: Pavilions, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8
"Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market is open year-round, connecting people in Toronto to local #Ontario farmers and producers.
"Evergreen started its Saturday Farmers Market in 2007 with 25 local farmers and producers, a great location, and a great community response. At the time, many predicted that it wouldn’t last. But, last, it did. Since then, it has grown into the largest year-round farmers market in Toronto.
"Open year-round, snow or shine, Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market is the meeting place for people from across the city—and beyond. Here you can connect with fellow Torontarians and local Ontario food producers alike."
FMI [includes vendor list]:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/saturday-farmers-market/#BuildingCommunity #TorontoCanada #GardenMarkets #BuyLocal #FarmToTable
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Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday! This Saturday (and every Saturday)!
#Toronto - Saturday #FarmersMarket
Toronto's biggest year-round farmers market
Saturdays, 8am – 1pm (Local Food Court open until 2pm)
Summer location: Pavilions, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8
"Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market is open year-round, connecting people in Toronto to local #Ontario farmers and producers.
"Evergreen started its Saturday Farmers Market in 2007 with 25 local farmers and producers, a great location, and a great community response. At the time, many predicted that it wouldn’t last. But, last, it did. Since then, it has grown into the largest year-round farmers market in Toronto.
"Open year-round, snow or shine, Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market is the meeting place for people from across the city—and beyond. Here you can connect with fellow Torontarians and local Ontario food producers alike."
FMI [includes vendor list]:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/saturday-farmers-market/#BuildingCommunity #TorontoCanada #GardenMarkets #BuyLocal #FarmToTable
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Alrighty then... Winding down #SolarPunkSunday. More about #Accessibility and #WildlifeCorridors next week, as well as #SensoryFriendlyGardens, #RepairCafes, #SharingEconomy, #GreenCities, #Rewilding, #SharingInformation and #BuildingCommunity! TY to @MaQuest and everyone else who used the hashtag! 💚
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Alrighty then... Winding down #SolarPunkSunday. More about #Accessibility and #WildlifeCorridors next week, as well as #SensoryFriendlyGardens, #RepairCafes, #SharingEconomy, #GreenCities, #Rewilding, #SharingInformation and #BuildingCommunity! TY to @MaQuest and everyone else who used the hashtag! 💚
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Bypassing Zero Trust using... laws of physics? 🤯⚡
Join SpaceCoastSec Aug 12 @ 6:30 PM as Paul Coggin breaks down Purdue Level 0 cyber-physics transduction attacks. No packets, just weaponized energy! ⚛️💥
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Bypassing Zero Trust using... laws of physics? 🤯⚡
Join SpaceCoastSec Aug 12 @ 6:30 PM as Paul Coggin breaks down Purdue Level 0 cyber-physics transduction attacks. No packets, just weaponized energy! ⚛️💥
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Rethinking #CommunityGardens for Accessibility
By Kim Ousley, April 22, 2026
"The summer after my amputation, I secured a small plot in a community garden. A dear friend paid the $15 seasonal fee—her way of helping me get outside and moving with my fairly new prosthetic leg.
"Her youngest son was five at the time and eager to help. We called it our 'experimental' garden, since neither of us really knew what we were doing. What we didn’t expect was how much it would give back to us. It became a social experiment of sorts—and a powerful boost to both my mental and physical health.
"We kept that garden going for several years. He learned how to plant, pull weeds, and harvest right alongside me—and even developed a taste for fresh salad ingredients.
"As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s a reminder that access to #GreenSpaces should be something everyone can experience.
"So why should communities consider making their gardens fully accessible, regardless of physical ability?
"#Gardening is a simple, healthy way to create a safe and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels and abilities. For those using #wheelchairs or electric #scooters, traditional gardens can be limiting—bending down or standing for long periods isn’t always possible. But something as simple as raised beds at the right height can make participation possible again.
"The term '#HorticulturalTherapy' (HT) refers to a professional, evidence-based practice that uses plants and gardening activities to achieve specific therapeutic goals for physical, mental, and social health. Led by credentialed therapists, it has been shown to improve memory, motor skills, and emotional well-being—especially in community settings.
"Communities that have incorporated #DisabilityFriendly design into their gardens are seeing the impact: increased participation, stronger connections, and a shared sense of purpose.
"My own garden wasn’t in an #ADAFriendly space, but with the help of my little buddy, I made it work. Since then, I’ve spoken with many people in my city about creating more inclusive gardening spaces for those who want to participate but face physical barriers.
"I’m starting to see that shift happen—and I hope to be part of growing it.
"So what should you consider when planning a more inclusive garden?
"#UniversalDesign is the foundation. It means creating a space that is usable by everyone, regardless of ability. This can include:
- Raised beds at wheelchair or standing height, so no one has to bend or risk falling
- Adaptive gardening tools with rubber grips, extended handles, and accessible water sources
- Wide, flat, and smooth pathways—at least 36 to 48 inches—to allow wheelchairs to turn comfortably (using pavement or compacted gravel)
- Volunteers who are willing to lend a hand and support inclusive participation"Getting involved in a local community garden can have lasting benefits. Gardening supports mobility, coordination, strength, balance, endurance, social connection, and memory.
"With a few thoughtful adaptations, it can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle—for everyone."
Source:
https://livingwithamplitude.com/accessible-community-gardens-disability-inclusion/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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Rethinking #CommunityGardens for Accessibility
By Kim Ousley, April 22, 2026
"The summer after my amputation, I secured a small plot in a community garden. A dear friend paid the $15 seasonal fee—her way of helping me get outside and moving with my fairly new prosthetic leg.
"Her youngest son was five at the time and eager to help. We called it our 'experimental' garden, since neither of us really knew what we were doing. What we didn’t expect was how much it would give back to us. It became a social experiment of sorts—and a powerful boost to both my mental and physical health.
"We kept that garden going for several years. He learned how to plant, pull weeds, and harvest right alongside me—and even developed a taste for fresh salad ingredients.
"As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s a reminder that access to #GreenSpaces should be something everyone can experience.
"So why should communities consider making their gardens fully accessible, regardless of physical ability?
"#Gardening is a simple, healthy way to create a safe and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels and abilities. For those using #wheelchairs or electric #scooters, traditional gardens can be limiting—bending down or standing for long periods isn’t always possible. But something as simple as raised beds at the right height can make participation possible again.
"The term '#HorticulturalTherapy' (HT) refers to a professional, evidence-based practice that uses plants and gardening activities to achieve specific therapeutic goals for physical, mental, and social health. Led by credentialed therapists, it has been shown to improve memory, motor skills, and emotional well-being—especially in community settings.
"Communities that have incorporated #DisabilityFriendly design into their gardens are seeing the impact: increased participation, stronger connections, and a shared sense of purpose.
"My own garden wasn’t in an #ADAFriendly space, but with the help of my little buddy, I made it work. Since then, I’ve spoken with many people in my city about creating more inclusive gardening spaces for those who want to participate but face physical barriers.
"I’m starting to see that shift happen—and I hope to be part of growing it.
"So what should you consider when planning a more inclusive garden?
"#UniversalDesign is the foundation. It means creating a space that is usable by everyone, regardless of ability. This can include:
- Raised beds at wheelchair or standing height, so no one has to bend or risk falling
- Adaptive gardening tools with rubber grips, extended handles, and accessible water sources
- Wide, flat, and smooth pathways—at least 36 to 48 inches—to allow wheelchairs to turn comfortably (using pavement or compacted gravel)
- Volunteers who are willing to lend a hand and support inclusive participation"Getting involved in a local community garden can have lasting benefits. Gardening supports mobility, coordination, strength, balance, endurance, social connection, and memory.
"With a few thoughtful adaptations, it can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle—for everyone."
Source:
https://livingwithamplitude.com/accessible-community-gardens-disability-inclusion/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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How To Design #Inclusive #CommunityGardens For All Abilities
by Kristian Angelov, Last Updated June 10, 2026
"An inclusive community garden works when people can arrive, move through the site, reach the soil, use water, rest, understand the rules, join workdays, and harvest with dignity. A garden can have wide paths and still exclude people if the gate is hard to open, the hose is heavy, all beds are low to the ground, signs use tiny print, or meetings happen at times that conflict with caregiving and shift work.
"Designing for all abilities means treating #accessibility as a whole garden system. Paths, beds, tool sheds, water points, seating, shade, compost areas, harvest tables, volunteer schedules, and decision processes all shape who can participate. Welcoming gardens reduce unnecessary effort so more people can stay involved in the activity.
"A shared growing space should give #wheelchair users, older adults, children, people with #LowVision, #NeurodivergentGardeners, people with #ChronicPain or #fatigue, new gardeners, caregivers, and neighbors with different languages or schedules a usable way to belong.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusive community garden design starts with the full route from street, transit, parking, or sidewalk to every shared task.
- Paths need firm surfaces, clear width, turning space, drainage, edge cues, and maintenance after storms.
- #RaisedBeds, #TabletopBeds, containers, vertical planters, and ground plots should work together so gardeners can choose the posture that fits them.
- Water, tools, compost, signs, seating, shade, and harvest areas need the same access planning as growing beds.
- Sensory and cognitive access matter: clear routes, predictable rules, quiet zones, tactile cues, pictograms, and low-overload work options expand participation.
- Community process is part of the design because schedules, plot rules, language access, and conflict systems decide who stays involved."Learn more:
https://gardeninsider.org/gardening/stress-reduction/designing-inclusive-community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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How To Design #Inclusive #CommunityGardens For All Abilities
by Kristian Angelov, Last Updated June 10, 2026
"An inclusive community garden works when people can arrive, move through the site, reach the soil, use water, rest, understand the rules, join workdays, and harvest with dignity. A garden can have wide paths and still exclude people if the gate is hard to open, the hose is heavy, all beds are low to the ground, signs use tiny print, or meetings happen at times that conflict with caregiving and shift work.
"Designing for all abilities means treating #accessibility as a whole garden system. Paths, beds, tool sheds, water points, seating, shade, compost areas, harvest tables, volunteer schedules, and decision processes all shape who can participate. Welcoming gardens reduce unnecessary effort so more people can stay involved in the activity.
"A shared growing space should give #wheelchair users, older adults, children, people with #LowVision, #NeurodivergentGardeners, people with #ChronicPain or #fatigue, new gardeners, caregivers, and neighbors with different languages or schedules a usable way to belong.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusive community garden design starts with the full route from street, transit, parking, or sidewalk to every shared task.
- Paths need firm surfaces, clear width, turning space, drainage, edge cues, and maintenance after storms.
- #RaisedBeds, #TabletopBeds, containers, vertical planters, and ground plots should work together so gardeners can choose the posture that fits them.
- Water, tools, compost, signs, seating, shade, and harvest areas need the same access planning as growing beds.
- Sensory and cognitive access matter: clear routes, predictable rules, quiet zones, tactile cues, pictograms, and low-overload work options expand participation.
- Community process is part of the design because schedules, plot rules, language access, and conflict systems decide who stays involved."Learn more:
https://gardeninsider.org/gardening/stress-reduction/designing-inclusive-community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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A Guide for Making #CommunityGardens #Accessible for all Members
"This guide uses #UniversalDesign to improve community garden accessibility for all members. It focuses on providing #AccessiblePathways, tools, and planting options, creating opportunities for education, fresh produce, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities.
This guide, created by Melissa Bravo, aims to enhance community garden accessibility for all members using Universal Design principles. It provides guidance on alterations community gardeners can make, focusing on #AccessibleWalkways (entrances, width, safety, materials), accessories (#ramps, #railings, #signage), water access, planters (raised beds, vertical gardening), #AccessibleTools, and #SensoryGardenPlants. By building accessible gardens, the guide emphasizes providing opportunities for agricultural education, access to locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities through therapeutic horticulture.
The guide promotes the principles of Universal Design to create environments of #inclusion in community gardens, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from garden participation. It highlights specific design considerations like operable gate handles, appropriate path widths, and stable surfaces to enable access for people with limited mobility. Appendices offer detailed instructions on accessible features, tools, and sensory garden plants. Ultimately, the guide serves as a resource for gardeners seeking to create inclusive spaces that capture the diversity of their communities."
Source:
https://rootinnature.ca/research/a-guide-for-making-community-gardens-accessible-for-all-members/Link to PDF [link at source is 404]:
https://www.ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/environment/a_guide_for_making_community_gardens_accessible_for_all_members_and_checklist.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity #SensoryPlants #SpendTimeInNature
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A Guide for Making #CommunityGardens #Accessible for all Members
"This guide uses #UniversalDesign to improve community garden accessibility for all members. It focuses on providing #AccessiblePathways, tools, and planting options, creating opportunities for education, fresh produce, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities.
This guide, created by Melissa Bravo, aims to enhance community garden accessibility for all members using Universal Design principles. It provides guidance on alterations community gardeners can make, focusing on #AccessibleWalkways (entrances, width, safety, materials), accessories (#ramps, #railings, #signage), water access, planters (raised beds, vertical gardening), #AccessibleTools, and #SensoryGardenPlants. By building accessible gardens, the guide emphasizes providing opportunities for agricultural education, access to locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities through therapeutic horticulture.
The guide promotes the principles of Universal Design to create environments of #inclusion in community gardens, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from garden participation. It highlights specific design considerations like operable gate handles, appropriate path widths, and stable surfaces to enable access for people with limited mobility. Appendices offer detailed instructions on accessible features, tools, and sensory garden plants. Ultimately, the guide serves as a resource for gardeners seeking to create inclusive spaces that capture the diversity of their communities."
Source:
https://rootinnature.ca/research/a-guide-for-making-community-gardens-accessible-for-all-members/Link to PDF [link at source is 404]:
https://www.ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/environment/a_guide_for_making_community_gardens_accessible_for_all_members_and_checklist.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity #SensoryPlants #SpendTimeInNature
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#Solarpunk, when life and innovation become part of the decision-making process
Dylan Field, CEO of Figma, gave an interview at #SXSW2024 - a festival of music, film and interactive media - where he shared his vision of design for the future by highlighting an interesting movement: Solarpunk. This movement offers a less anxiety-provoking and much more positive perspective on shaping a world where life and sustainability are at the heart of every innovation.
11 July, 2024
Except: "#Solarpunk is rooted in a wider landscape of movements and currents of thought that share similar objectives of #sustainability, #inclusion and #innovation.
#Ecodesign is an approach that aims to reduce the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle, finding innovative and sustainable solutions and encouraging the use of #EnvironmentallyFriendly manufacturing practices. The movement is also strongly guiding the approach of current websites by limiting the media used, calculating the CO2 impact of each page and favouring sustainable hosting solutions.
The #SlowLife, or #SlowMovement, which encourages a reduction in the frenetic pace of modern life and a re-evaluation of priorities, focusing on the quality of well-being rather than the quantity of activities. This resonates with the Solarpunk movement in its more #ThoughtfulApproach to #technology and #consumption.
#RegenerativeDesign which aims for an approach where systems and processes restore and strengthen #ecosystems promoting environmental health and #resilience. This movement also shares the same positive vision of creating solutions that benefit both human beings and the #environment.
#NewPedestrianism, or #NewUrbanism, share common concerns for the sustainability of urban environments. It aims to reduce dependence on cars by promoting walking, cycling and public transport, and to reduce carbon emissions in order to improve air quality. But that's not all: New Pedestrianism, like Solarpunk, aspires to create neighbourhoods that meet human needs, where it is pleasant and safe to live, work and play, while fostering conviviality between communities."
Source:
http://www.atipik.ch/en/blog/integrating-solarpunk-principles-sustainable-design#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunkDesignPrinciples #BuildForTheFuture #Sustainability #Accessibility #Inclusivity #SustainableTechnology #LowTech #BikeFriendlyCities #WalkableCities #EnvironmentalRestoration #BuildingCommunity
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#Solarpunk, when life and innovation become part of the decision-making process
Dylan Field, CEO of Figma, gave an interview at #SXSW2024 - a festival of music, film and interactive media - where he shared his vision of design for the future by highlighting an interesting movement: Solarpunk. This movement offers a less anxiety-provoking and much more positive perspective on shaping a world where life and sustainability are at the heart of every innovation.
11 July, 2024
Except: "#Solarpunk is rooted in a wider landscape of movements and currents of thought that share similar objectives of #sustainability, #inclusion and #innovation.
#Ecodesign is an approach that aims to reduce the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle, finding innovative and sustainable solutions and encouraging the use of #EnvironmentallyFriendly manufacturing practices. The movement is also strongly guiding the approach of current websites by limiting the media used, calculating the CO2 impact of each page and favouring sustainable hosting solutions.
The #SlowLife, or #SlowMovement, which encourages a reduction in the frenetic pace of modern life and a re-evaluation of priorities, focusing on the quality of well-being rather than the quantity of activities. This resonates with the Solarpunk movement in its more #ThoughtfulApproach to #technology and #consumption.
#RegenerativeDesign which aims for an approach where systems and processes restore and strengthen #ecosystems promoting environmental health and #resilience. This movement also shares the same positive vision of creating solutions that benefit both human beings and the #environment.
#NewPedestrianism, or #NewUrbanism, share common concerns for the sustainability of urban environments. It aims to reduce dependence on cars by promoting walking, cycling and public transport, and to reduce carbon emissions in order to improve air quality. But that's not all: New Pedestrianism, like Solarpunk, aspires to create neighbourhoods that meet human needs, where it is pleasant and safe to live, work and play, while fostering conviviality between communities."
Source:
http://www.atipik.ch/en/blog/integrating-solarpunk-principles-sustainable-design#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunkDesignPrinciples #BuildForTheFuture #Sustainability #Accessibility #Inclusivity #SustainableTechnology #LowTech #BikeFriendlyCities #WalkableCities #EnvironmentalRestoration #BuildingCommunity
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#DunedinNZ - #CropSwap in The Valley
Sunday, 26 July 2026
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm#TheValleyProject
262 North Road Dunedin
Otago Region, 9010 #NewZealand"Connecting with your community can really help to build #resilience when times are tough. Head along to Crop Swap in the Valley this Sunday - you'll head home with some yummy #kai to try and fill your bucket with like-minded connections at the same time! See you at the Valley Project, 262 North Road, at 3pm on the last Sunday of every month. Come let’s swap together!"
Source:
https://www.ourfoodnetwork.org.nz/events/crop-swap-in-the-valley-2#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResilience #FoodSharing #SharingIdeas #CropSwapInTheValley
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#DunedinNZ - #CropSwap in The Valley
Sunday, 26 July 2026
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm#TheValleyProject
262 North Road Dunedin
Otago Region, 9010 #NewZealand"Connecting with your community can really help to build #resilience when times are tough. Head along to Crop Swap in the Valley this Sunday - you'll head home with some yummy #kai to try and fill your bucket with like-minded connections at the same time! See you at the Valley Project, 262 North Road, at 3pm on the last Sunday of every month. Come let’s swap together!"
Source:
https://www.ourfoodnetwork.org.nz/events/crop-swap-in-the-valley-2#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResilience #FoodSharing #SharingIdeas #CropSwapInTheValley
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I met two more plot neighbors at the #CommunityGarden today, and harvested some new potatoes. I have one more potato plant left there (that's not ready for harvesting but close), and more in containers at my #HomeGarden. Leaving the dirt on the harvested potatoes, and storing them for a week or two before we eat them. I may plant some more in the community garden and might be able to get a second harvest before the season is over.
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GrowYourOwn #GYO #GrowingPotatoes #MainePotatoes
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I met two more plot neighbors at the #CommunityGarden today, and harvested some new potatoes. I have one more potato plant left there (that's not ready for harvesting but close), and more in containers at my #HomeGarden. Leaving the dirt on the harvested potatoes, and storing them for a week or two before we eat them. I may plant some more in the community garden and might be able to get a second harvest before the season is over.
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GrowYourOwn #GYO #GrowingPotatoes #MainePotatoes
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#AucklandNZ - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste #Matariki workshop – Glendene
Saturday, 11 July 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pmGlendene Community Hub
82 Hepburn Rd, Glendene, Auckland"Matariki is a time to celebrate with #kai (food), gather, and reflect on #TeTaiao (the environment), making it a perfect opportunity to practice #sustainability by reducing food waste. Join Wei for this Love Food Hate Waste – Matariki workshop. Bring a few vegetarian soup ingredients such as herbs, garden produce, or simply veges in your fridge that are edible, just looking a bit tired. Together we will make a warm hearty soup to share.
We will be learning about each #whetū (star) and ā rātou tohu o te taiao (their environmental signs); Reflecting on the knowledge of kai we have each learned from our own ancestors. Practical advice about how to be creative with your fresh food and leftovers will be given, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment. We will play a few games and sing waiata together to consolidate our learning.
This is a hands-on activity. Please bring your chopping board, knife and your taste buds along.
Please inform Wei [email protected] if any food allergies need to be accommodated.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council and delivered by #CompostCollective.
Space limited. Booking is essential.
Register this workshop today to celebrate #TeTauHouMāori (the #Māori #NewYear) with us.
Most Compost Collective workshops are free to attend, though some special events may require a ticket fee
FMI and to register:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/private-love-food-hate-waste-matariki-workshop-glendene/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #BuildingCommunity #Sustainability #Soupmaking #CommunityMeal
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#AucklandNZ - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste #Matariki workshop – Glendene
Saturday, 11 July 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pmGlendene Community Hub
82 Hepburn Rd, Glendene, Auckland"Matariki is a time to celebrate with #kai (food), gather, and reflect on #TeTaiao (the environment), making it a perfect opportunity to practice #sustainability by reducing food waste. Join Wei for this Love Food Hate Waste – Matariki workshop. Bring a few vegetarian soup ingredients such as herbs, garden produce, or simply veges in your fridge that are edible, just looking a bit tired. Together we will make a warm hearty soup to share.
We will be learning about each #whetū (star) and ā rātou tohu o te taiao (their environmental signs); Reflecting on the knowledge of kai we have each learned from our own ancestors. Practical advice about how to be creative with your fresh food and leftovers will be given, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment. We will play a few games and sing waiata together to consolidate our learning.
This is a hands-on activity. Please bring your chopping board, knife and your taste buds along.
Please inform Wei [email protected] if any food allergies need to be accommodated.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council and delivered by #CompostCollective.
Space limited. Booking is essential.
Register this workshop today to celebrate #TeTauHouMāori (the #Māori #NewYear) with us.
Most Compost Collective workshops are free to attend, though some special events may require a ticket fee
FMI and to register:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/private-love-food-hate-waste-matariki-workshop-glendene/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #BuildingCommunity #Sustainability #Soupmaking #CommunityMeal
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#WindhamME - #MovieNight! Barnyard
Dundee Park Movie Night – Take Two!
79 Presumpscot Rd
Windham, ME 04062"Our second movie night of the summer is bringing the laughs, the fun, and a whole lot of farmyard mischief!
Barnyard
Movie begins at duskGet ready for a wildly fun night with Otis the cow and his barnyard crew as they party, play, and try to keep the farm running when the farmer’s away! It’s a hilarious, family-friendly adventure packed with silly moments and big laughs for all ages.
Bring your beach chairs, blankets, and your best 'moo-ves' — it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening by the water.
FREE ADMISSION AFTER 5:00PM for Movie Nights."Source:
https://www.rec.us/events/4d4c7632-7f89-404b-9497-dd120d892b7c#MaineEvents #FamilyMovieNight #DriveIns #FreeMovies #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #CommunityEvents
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#WindhamME - #MovieNight! Barnyard
Dundee Park Movie Night – Take Two!
79 Presumpscot Rd
Windham, ME 04062"Our second movie night of the summer is bringing the laughs, the fun, and a whole lot of farmyard mischief!
Barnyard
Movie begins at duskGet ready for a wildly fun night with Otis the cow and his barnyard crew as they party, play, and try to keep the farm running when the farmer’s away! It’s a hilarious, family-friendly adventure packed with silly moments and big laughs for all ages.
Bring your beach chairs, blankets, and your best 'moo-ves' — it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening by the water.
FREE ADMISSION AFTER 5:00PM for Movie Nights."Source:
https://www.rec.us/events/4d4c7632-7f89-404b-9497-dd120d892b7c#MaineEvents #FamilyMovieNight #DriveIns #FreeMovies #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #CommunityEvents
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🛑 Bypassing the Wi-Fi pause button shouldn't be your kid's biggest achievement. 😂
Join SpaceCoastSec TOMORROW (7/8) at 6:30 PM for a must-attend talk on keeping kids safe online! 🧒🛡️
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#SantaBarabaraCA - #RepairCafe Santa Barbara
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM"Join us for #RepairCafeSantaBarbara, a completely free, community-powered event where volunteers help fix broken items instead of sending them to the landfill. Bring up to two items — such as clothing, electronics, bikes, furniture, toys, small appliances, or knives for sharpening — and work alongside skilled fixers to bring them back to life. Enjoy light refreshments, live music, and community conversation while learning new #RepairSkills.
This is not a drop-off service; you’ll collaborate directly with a volunteer who will assess your item, guide you through the repair process, and share practical skills along the way. Open to the public and designed to empower you to repair your favorite items, this is a hands-on, educational experience rooted in sustainability and community connection. Interested in getting involved? Contact [email protected] to volunteer your skills, attend future events, or simply help us spread the word!
This event is part of the Community Environmental Council's A Year of Active Hope, a series of free events hosted at our Environmental Hub to unite the community and create space for courage, connection, and change."
Source:
https://cecsb.org/events/repair-cafe-santa-barbara-july-2026#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairCafesCalifornia #FixIt #BuildingCommunity #RightToRepair #ReuseRestoreRepair
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#SantaBarabaraCA - #RepairCafe Santa Barbara
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM"Join us for #RepairCafeSantaBarbara, a completely free, community-powered event where volunteers help fix broken items instead of sending them to the landfill. Bring up to two items — such as clothing, electronics, bikes, furniture, toys, small appliances, or knives for sharpening — and work alongside skilled fixers to bring them back to life. Enjoy light refreshments, live music, and community conversation while learning new #RepairSkills.
This is not a drop-off service; you’ll collaborate directly with a volunteer who will assess your item, guide you through the repair process, and share practical skills along the way. Open to the public and designed to empower you to repair your favorite items, this is a hands-on, educational experience rooted in sustainability and community connection. Interested in getting involved? Contact [email protected] to volunteer your skills, attend future events, or simply help us spread the word!
This event is part of the Community Environmental Council's A Year of Active Hope, a series of free events hosted at our Environmental Hub to unite the community and create space for courage, connection, and change."
Source:
https://cecsb.org/events/repair-cafe-santa-barbara-july-2026#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairCafesCalifornia #FixIt #BuildingCommunity #RightToRepair #ReuseRestoreRepair
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#OttowaCanada - July #RepairCafe
Saturday, July 11 • 10 AM - 2 PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, #OttawaON(no ticket required; FREE EVENT; listing for info only)
"Throw it away? No way! Fix it at the Repair Café! Venez faire réparer vos articles au Café de reparations!
Join us on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 at Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre (300 des Pères-Blancs Avenue) from 10am until 2pm.
Repair Cafés are opportunities for all Ottawa & area residents to feel purpose and belonging – whether as a visitor or volunteer – to save money, learn new skills and foster a culture of repair! Repair Cafés directly divert items from our local landfills and reduce our environmental impact, while allowing our community to engage in accessible climate action!
Repair Cafés are an international concept that has come to the National Capital Region with the goal of reducing landfill waste, teaching new skills, and building community!
Our past Repair Cafés have been very successful with volunteers fixing dozens of items and sharing their knowledge around everything from darning socks to re-wiring kettles.
It's first-come, first-served, so please be prepared for the chance of extended wait times. Though we work as quickly and efficiently as we can, the popularity of these events is increasing and we can never tell what kind of wait there may be for us to see your item. We ask for your patience and kindness - remember, we are all on this repair mission together! :)
This event is held in collaboration with the the City of Ottawa and is FREE OF CHARGE. This listing is for information purposes only. All registration occurs onsite. You DO NOT HAVE TO REGISTER via Eventbrite, but a donation to support these great initiatives is always appreciated and helps cover expenses for volunteers. Note that if you kindly donate it does not mean you get to skip the line or show up as we are closing down with the expectation that someone will see your item.
Support provided from EPRA enables us to safely recycle any items that are not able to be repaired at the Repair Café."
#OttowaToolLibrary #RepairCafesOttowa #FixIt #RepairCafes #RepairCafesCanada #ReuseRestoreRepair #SolarPunkSunday #RightToRepair #BuildingCommunity
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#OttowaCanada - July #RepairCafe
Saturday, July 11 • 10 AM - 2 PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, #OttawaON(no ticket required; FREE EVENT; listing for info only)
"Throw it away? No way! Fix it at the Repair Café! Venez faire réparer vos articles au Café de reparations!
Join us on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 at Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre (300 des Pères-Blancs Avenue) from 10am until 2pm.
Repair Cafés are opportunities for all Ottawa & area residents to feel purpose and belonging – whether as a visitor or volunteer – to save money, learn new skills and foster a culture of repair! Repair Cafés directly divert items from our local landfills and reduce our environmental impact, while allowing our community to engage in accessible climate action!
Repair Cafés are an international concept that has come to the National Capital Region with the goal of reducing landfill waste, teaching new skills, and building community!
Our past Repair Cafés have been very successful with volunteers fixing dozens of items and sharing their knowledge around everything from darning socks to re-wiring kettles.
It's first-come, first-served, so please be prepared for the chance of extended wait times. Though we work as quickly and efficiently as we can, the popularity of these events is increasing and we can never tell what kind of wait there may be for us to see your item. We ask for your patience and kindness - remember, we are all on this repair mission together! :)
This event is held in collaboration with the the City of Ottawa and is FREE OF CHARGE. This listing is for information purposes only. All registration occurs onsite. You DO NOT HAVE TO REGISTER via Eventbrite, but a donation to support these great initiatives is always appreciated and helps cover expenses for volunteers. Note that if you kindly donate it does not mean you get to skip the line or show up as we are closing down with the expectation that someone will see your item.
Support provided from EPRA enables us to safely recycle any items that are not able to be repaired at the Repair Café."
#OttowaToolLibrary #RepairCafesOttowa #FixIt #RepairCafes #RepairCafesCanada #ReuseRestoreRepair #SolarPunkSunday #RightToRepair #BuildingCommunity
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TFW your kids know how to bypass the Wi-Fi pause button... 🛑🫣
Join SpaceCoastSec next Wed (7/8) @ 6:30 PM for "Navigating the Digital Playground: A Mother's Guide to Keeping Kids Safe Online." 🧒🛡️
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How to keep your house cool during #NewEngland #HeatWave
by Bailey Allen
June 30, 2026"As a heat wave approaches Massachusetts, residents may be looking for ways to keep their homes as cool as possible.
"The National Weather Service is predicting 'extreme heat and humidity' across most of southern New England, except the Berkshires and the Cape and Islands, from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3.
"Temperatures are expected to rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (and heat index values around 111 degrees) near the end of the week.
"The weather service recommends drinking plenty of water and staying in an air-conditioned space to reduce the effects of the heat on the body.
Here are some tips for those without air conditioning or looking for ways to lower indoor temperatures during the upcoming 'dangerous heat.'"Here are some tips to help keep your home cool during the upcoming New England heat wave, according to Boston Emergency Management:
- Install an air conditioner and use ceiling or standing fans to improve airflow. However, electric fans will not prevent #HeatRelatedIllness, the City of Boston said.
- Weather-strip doors and windowsills to keep cool air inside.
- Reflect heat back outside by installing temporary window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, between windows and drapes.
- Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sunlight with drapes, shades, awnings, or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat entering a home by up to 80%, according to Boston Emergency Management.
- See if you can have a tree planted on the sidewalk in front of your home for free. Cities including Boston, Worcester, Quincy, Lowell, and Springfield offer free street tree planting programs.
- Limit the use of your stove and oven, which can increase indoor temperatures.Visit cooling centers if your home can't get cool
"If your home doesn't have air conditioning or isn't staying cool enough, Boston Emergency Management recommends taking breaks in air-conditioned places such as shopping malls, #PublicLibraries, or public #CoolingCenters.
"In Boston, cooling centers include swimming pools, #SplashPads , and community centers. Residents can call 2-1-1 to find cooling locations across #Massachusetts."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/B1iBq#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #KeepCool #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #KeepingCool #GreenerCities #MoreTrees #LibrariesRule!
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How to keep your house cool during #NewEngland #HeatWave
by Bailey Allen
June 30, 2026"As a heat wave approaches Massachusetts, residents may be looking for ways to keep their homes as cool as possible.
"The National Weather Service is predicting 'extreme heat and humidity' across most of southern New England, except the Berkshires and the Cape and Islands, from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3.
"Temperatures are expected to rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (and heat index values around 111 degrees) near the end of the week.
"The weather service recommends drinking plenty of water and staying in an air-conditioned space to reduce the effects of the heat on the body.
Here are some tips for those without air conditioning or looking for ways to lower indoor temperatures during the upcoming 'dangerous heat.'"Here are some tips to help keep your home cool during the upcoming New England heat wave, according to Boston Emergency Management:
- Install an air conditioner and use ceiling or standing fans to improve airflow. However, electric fans will not prevent #HeatRelatedIllness, the City of Boston said.
- Weather-strip doors and windowsills to keep cool air inside.
- Reflect heat back outside by installing temporary window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, between windows and drapes.
- Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sunlight with drapes, shades, awnings, or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat entering a home by up to 80%, according to Boston Emergency Management.
- See if you can have a tree planted on the sidewalk in front of your home for free. Cities including Boston, Worcester, Quincy, Lowell, and Springfield offer free street tree planting programs.
- Limit the use of your stove and oven, which can increase indoor temperatures.Visit cooling centers if your home can't get cool
"If your home doesn't have air conditioning or isn't staying cool enough, Boston Emergency Management recommends taking breaks in air-conditioned places such as shopping malls, #PublicLibraries, or public #CoolingCenters.
"In Boston, cooling centers include swimming pools, #SplashPads , and community centers. Residents can call 2-1-1 to find cooling locations across #Massachusetts."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/B1iBq#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #KeepCool #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #KeepingCool #GreenerCities #MoreTrees #LibrariesRule!
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This from my selectboard neighbor-friend... One of the local librarians just offered to brings games and puzzles for the kids.
"Due to the predicted #ExtremeHeat, the meeting space will be open to the public. Please note that Town Hall is air conditioned, but it is not a certified cooling center. Feel free to bring your own food, drinks, and something to keep you entertained.
Unfortunately, Town Hall will not be open on Friday, as it is closed in observance of Independence Day.
Please check on your elderly neighbors, family members, and anyone else who may be vulnerable to the heat, and make sure they know this option is available.
If anyone would like to stop by and help make the space a little more comfortable, whether that's bringing a deck of cards, board games, puzzles, books, or just some good conversation, it would be greatly appreciated.Lastly if anyone needs a ride to or from Town Hall, send a message or comment below. I'm sure we can find someone willing to help."
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This from my selectboard neighbor-friend... One of the local librarians just offered to brings games and puzzles for the kids.
"Due to the predicted #ExtremeHeat, the meeting space will be open to the public. Please note that Town Hall is air conditioned, but it is not a certified cooling center. Feel free to bring your own food, drinks, and something to keep you entertained.
Unfortunately, Town Hall will not be open on Friday, as it is closed in observance of Independence Day.
Please check on your elderly neighbors, family members, and anyone else who may be vulnerable to the heat, and make sure they know this option is available.
If anyone would like to stop by and help make the space a little more comfortable, whether that's bringing a deck of cards, board games, puzzles, books, or just some good conversation, it would be greatly appreciated.Lastly if anyone needs a ride to or from Town Hall, send a message or comment below. I'm sure we can find someone willing to help."
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Sharing a post from another one of my neighbors (who used to be involved with the #CommunityGarden years ago). One of these days, I'll get back into #HAMRadio.
"Many thanks to the folks at Dole’s Orchard for inviting us to set up our ham radio stations at the orchard. This is an annual event in North America called '#FieldDay' and its purpose is to practice emergency communications in the event of a disaster. Field Day lasts 24 hours and there were over 6,000 participants. 'When all else fails.' #WinterFieldDay is held at the end of January under much different conditions."
cc: @ai6yr
#BuildingCommunity #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyCommunication
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Sharing a post from another one of my neighbors (who used to be involved with the #CommunityGarden years ago). One of these days, I'll get back into #HAMRadio.
"Many thanks to the folks at Dole’s Orchard for inviting us to set up our ham radio stations at the orchard. This is an annual event in North America called '#FieldDay' and its purpose is to practice emergency communications in the event of a disaster. Field Day lasts 24 hours and there were over 6,000 participants. 'When all else fails.' #WinterFieldDay is held at the end of January under much different conditions."
cc: @ai6yr
#BuildingCommunity #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyCommunication
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Hmmmm... Homemade #SmokedPaprika? Homegrown organic #Catnip? #SeedSwaps? #HomemadeSoap? #HandSalve? #PoopourriSpray? The ideas for #MakersSwap contributions are swirling around my head!
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Hmmmm... Homemade #SmokedPaprika? Homegrown organic #Catnip? #SeedSwaps? #HomemadeSoap? #HandSalve? #PoopourriSpray? The ideas for #MakersSwap contributions are swirling around my head!
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@MaQuest There has been talk about organizing a #FarmersMarket with local produce and plants and makers / crafters. Maybe once folks get to know each others, we should organize a #MakersSwap!
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #SolarPunkMusings #SolarPunk
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I think another neighbor is taking over more of the plots at the #CommunityGarden! Yay!
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GrowYourOwn #BuildingCommunity