#buildingresiliency — Public Fediverse posts

Not just 'Grandma Hobbies' - #DIY and #woodworking ( #GrandpaHobbies ?) are making a comeback as well!

The Comforting Resurgence of ‘ #GrandmaHobbies ’

In search of calm and community, new generations are learning centuries-old skills.

By Kate Brennan, July 18, 2026

Excerpt: " 'Younger generations’ appetite for hands-on activities — what the internet has dubbed 'grandma hobbies' — has reached far beyond Michigan. In North Carolina, John C. Campbell Folk School, the oldest folk school in the country, has a long waiting list for its teen program; just a few years ago, it was struggling to fill all the spots. Ely Folk School in Minnesota has also reported a post-pandemic influx of younger volunteers.

" 'Grandma hobbies reconnect us to ourselves,' said Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University who writes about technology, focus and productivity. 'These activities are hard, in that they require time and concentration to master. But they also offer clear and fulfilling rewards.'

"Mari Sanborn, the communications coordinator for the Folk School Alliance, a nonprofit that supports #FolkEducation across the United States and Canada, said learning #handicrafts offers a way to reclaim a sense of community as well as #TraditionalSkills.

" 'It’s a way of holding onto things that might one day be lost,' she said."

Read more:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/well/grandma-hobbies-crafts-knitting-quilting.html

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/fc3pM

#SolarPunkSunday #FolkArts #TraditionalSkills #ForgottenArts #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #MendIt #FixIt #MakeIt #Makers #FiberArts #PracticalSolarPunk #Quilting #Knitting #Crocheting #Needlepoint #Embroidery

HamiltonONT - #UrbanGardenClub Club - EcoHouse

Start: Monday, Aug 10 at 5 p.m.
End: Monday, Aug 10 at 6:30 p.m.

#EcoHouse
22 Veevers Drive, #HamiltonON, Canada

"Our EcoHouse sits on 2 acres, featuring Hamilton’s first #CommunityGarden , a mini-forest, #RainGardens, #SolarPanels, #PermeablePavers, and more. These grounds require ongoing maintenance to continue serving as an ecological demonstration space for the community.

In this session, we will learn about any of the following:#PlantIdentification, #biodiversity in the local community, plant science, local green infrastructure initiatives, and more! Gardening tasks can include #invasiveSpecies removal, #mulching planting, #watering, seed sorting, aerating the soil, and other maintenance.

No experience required! All tools provided, but you may bring your own.
We will be meeting every Monday from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm!"

https://www.greenventure.ca/ecohouse_stewardship_aug10

#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario
#BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency
#PreserveNature #ClimateChangeResilience

Speaking with the #SolarpunkPresents Podcast

May 20, 2025

"The latest episode of Solarpunk Presents features a conversation with #SamNabi, our project coordinator, about #OneMillionNeighbours. It’s a meandering and hopeful discussion about building relationships that translate to community power, seeing the intersections between different topics, and how the One Million Neighbours report came together."

https://onemillionneighbours.ca/2025/05/20/speaking-with-the-solarpunk-presents-podcast/

#SolarPunk #WaterlooOntario #Ontario #SolarPunkSunday #CommunitySpaces #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency
#TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All #SolarPunkPresentsPodcast #OneMillionNeighborsWaterloo

#OneMillionNeighbors - #WaterlooON region

"A vision for an #inclusive, #resilient, and abundant future led by non-profits and grassroots groups.

We connect neighbours with non-profits and grassroots groups to build effective coalitions across urban, suburban, and rural communities in #WaterlooRegion."

FMI:
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/

#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All

#TorontoON - #RepairCafeToronto

"#RepairCafé #Toronto organizes and supports #CommunityEvents where neighbours help neighbours learn how to repair household items. Our events are hosted by various organizations, including local #CommunityCentres, #NeighbourhoodHubs, #EducationalInstitutions, #FarmersMarkets, and more. The video below was filmed at one of our favourite Repair Café locations. You can meet some of the volunteers and fixers, and see what it’s like to visit a Repair Café."

Link to video:
https://vimeo.com/154463372?fl=pl&fe=ti

FMI:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #FixIt #ReduceWaste #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #Ontario

#Virginia - #ClimateChange and Its Effect on #Gardening – 2025

By Elaine Mills, Extension Master Gardener, January 22, 2025

Climate-Conscious Gardening

"To quote David W. Wolfe, Professor of Plant & Soil Ecology at #CornellUniversity,
'We are in the unfortunate situation of being the first generation of gardeners, ever, who cannot rely on historical weather records to tell us what our climate is, or what to expect in the future.'

"Join Master Gardeners in the Arlington/Alexandria unit of Virginia #CooperativeExtension in a series of monthly articles updated from their original posting in 2021 as we explore the topic of climate change and practical actions individuals can take in their home landscapes in response. This month, we’ll present an overview."

Read more:
https://mgnv.org/climate-change/climate-change-and-its-effect-on-gardening-2025/

#SolarPunkSunday #VirginiaCooperativeExtension #ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateChangeAdaptation #Drought #HeavyRains #WeatherExtremes #FoodSystems #FoodSecurity #BuildingResiliency

Building #Resilience in Your #Garden for Challenges

April 17, 2024 by Hellen James

"Gardening can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges. From unpredictable weather patterns to pests and diseases, maintaining a thriving garden requires resilience. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to build resilience in your garden, ensuring it can withstand whatever challenges come its way.

Takeaways
1. Choose resilient plant varieties suited to your climate and soil conditions.
2. Improve soil health with #compost, #WormCastings, and cover crops to support plant resilience.
3. Implement water-efficient strategies such as #DripIrrigation and #rainwater harvesting to conserve water.
4. Utilize #NaturalPestControl methods like introducing beneficial insects and #CompanionPlanting.
5. Adapt to changing climate conditions by incorporating climate-resilient gardening practices.
6. Plan and prepare for each season to optimize plant growth and resilience.
7. Foster #biodiversity through companion planting and native plant selections to enhance garden resilience.
8. Create microclimates to tailor growing conditions to the specific needs of your plants.
9. #Mulch to suppress weeds, regulate soil temperature, and retain moisture for improved resilience.
10. Embrace #SustainableGardening practices to build long-term #resilience and environmental #stewardship.

Full article:
https://unifiedgarden.com/building-resilience-in-your-garden-for-challenges/

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningChallenges #ClimateChangeGardening #EnvironmentalStewardship #RainwaterHarvesting #BuildingResiliency #FoodSecurity

#Massachusetts - #GrowFood #Northampton raises more than $1M for #AtRrisk communities

Namu Sampath, Thu, July 24, 2025

NORTHAMPTON — "#GrowFoodNorthampton is growing.

"The local food and #farming justice group has raised over $1 million for an effort to increase support for vulnerable community members, it said in a statement.

"The money will go toward providing more #FreshFoods to families experiencing hunger, will establish #CommunityGardens at #LowIncome housing sites, will support #LocalFarms and #gardeners, and will go toward implementation of #ClimateResilience measures.

" 'All of these efforts are critical right now due to drastic #FederalCuts to local food and farming programs, the ongoing #ClimateCrisis, and ever-growing #inequities in the local food system and beyond,' the statement said.

"The fundraising effort began late last year. There was an 'outpouring of support,' and the financial goal was met ahead of schedule, the group said.

"The organization will still accept donations through the rest of the summer, and supporters can opt to add their names to a campaign contributors list, which will be installed at the Community Garden in Florence.

"The organization also said it would accept non-monetary support from the community.

" 'Community members are invited to attend summer events, share the campaign with friends and family, and volunteer their time,' the statement said."

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/grow-food-northampton-raises-more-170811234.html

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #FoodJustice #FoodSecurity #FoodInsecurity #CommunityGardens #LocalProduce LocalFarmers #BuildingResiliency