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You must give birth to your images.
They are the future waiting  to be born.
Fear not the strangeness you feel.
The future must enter you
                  long  before it happens.
Just wait for the birth,
for the hour of new clarity                  
                                                                Rainer Maria Rilke
 
May 2011                  
Use & Beautification
of Public Spaces
helping nature heal our cities
cool the globe, plant a tree
making so cal coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy & clean
helping preserve parkland in wilderness and urban settings throughout so cal
preserving and revitalizing greater los angeles' architectural heritage
local landmark districts

Museums & Gardens
things to do in a month of Sundays!

Transportation
trip planner...
carpool and rideshare
Bikes & Such...
we hope it catches on!!
 
 
 Free.Resale.Barter Resources
started as a hobby by craig newmark in 1995
la's local guide
get the latest buzz on what's free in LA
calendar of upcoming events
services are freely shared--not traded
list of free days
100 free things to do in santa monica
Thrift Shops

Festivals...
socals's largest presenter of free performing arts programs
Festivals...
rebuilding new orleans through cultural development
in celebration of all things gumbo!!
& More Festivals!

Community Initiatives...
a monthly journal on the small home movement
building a better society, one neighborhood at a time

Seed Libraries

less space.less things.more life.
                   Author Unknown

for a sustainable water culture
pioneering a journey towards self sufficiency, one step at a time (Pasadena)
pasadena's spring community read
the earthbox growing platform
Schools...
sustainability at cal tech
& they have a great recycle drop-off center!
visit the amazing 400 year old Engelmann Oak
sustainable in campus dining
what ucla  is doing & what you can do

For & About Kids...& Trees...
the power of youth is global
kids inspired by a tree named Marcie
by shel silverstein
thanks Barta Sisters!

 Networking Green
place to find green events
informal mixers for the environmental community
being green + being profitable

Mapping Green

Green Vendors

Utilities...



 






ending hunger, caring for the earth
loans that change lives
pledge to end senior hunger in America by 2020
assistance to victims of disasters and armed conflict, irrrespective of  race, religion, creed or political convictions
the earth's best defense

Recycle...and Donate.
...two birds with...
cell phone recycle program
dvd donation program

Research and you will find many groups with similar
programs!

Find your niche and do it too!



Some Repurpose Places and Idea Starters...



Makers get the ideas rolling! you can take it further!!


With Repurposing,
Upcycling &
Recycling,
the possibilities are
endless!!

From tires to...

Todo!
Recyclart
re-nest
DIYers

Innovative ideas for recycling old tires!!

Santa Monica - the first City to do it!!
  • rubber mulch
Heavier than wood mulch, holds moisture in

From trash...



Educators             
re-nest
instructables
Craft
Recyclart


Some Repurposed, Salvaged & Inspired Street Fashion


Historic Gathering Spots
throughout Los Angeles
the birthplace of the city of  los angeles
grama' guerrero's secret guacamole sauce-- hands down the best taquitos!
a los angeles landmark since 1931
famous coffeeshop since 1938-open 24 hours
south lake's landmark coffeeshop since 1963
and they just added a food truck!









a socal landmark since 1908
oldest restaurant in hollywood since 1919
hollywoodland-great story by Gregory Williams
one photographer.one city...

Food with Soul
restaurant, local home growers
zero waste catering, on spring cafe, farmers markets, education.,,,.
cafe, educat.center, mercado & artist co-op
a pasadena small kitchen incubator! offshoot of mama's hot tamales
nothing stops a bullet like a job
home to other small food businesses...
  • @grass-roots.org
story from groups that change communities
supporting good, clean and fair food
find your local farmers market and gathering place
real food, real farmers, real community
community supported agriculture
small farmers. big change
producing of fair trade coffee while
caring for ecosystems, workers and the climate

Nonprofits... 
coffee, counsel and community
suits to self sufficiency
growing community
building communities, improving lives
working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation
vision for a sustainable world

Cities...


Facilitators/Educators
mentors across the nation!
keeping kids on horses and off streets
dance,manners-etiquette,friends & fun
giving the joy of dance in memory of Gabri
a wonderful place for discovering self
  • lula washington dance theater...
  • burgess cotillion...























strong kids,strong families,strong communities
a golden friend to California
we try to dig deeper
telling the stories of the nation's most innovative grassroots programs
 ideas worth spreading
community links to EmpowerLA collaborative
a spiritual village. & nite moon cafe
a spiritual home.practice,play,grow, & change

 Family Fun Facilitators
local daytrips...

local getaways...

local theaters...


Cafe Culture Love...

pasadena playhouse district...
a bit of mexico city in pasadena
south pasadena historic mission west district...
  • kaldi
a shady spot off the beaten path!
a sip alongside the metro rails

hollywood revitalized district..
an urban rest stop on the way to the sunday farmers market at ivar
vegan comfort food at golden bridge spiritual village

fairfax district...
a one stop shop to wander,sit and wander again!--since 1934

jamesgirl  favorites...
 a nice place to linger--since 1929
the most quaint altadena breakfast spot
we love the muffins!
  • amigo's
aptly named.best margarita in Pasadena!+love the
jukebox!
at fairfax farmers market. the bibimbap is heavenly!

community on the go-food trucks...
hey, they will even cater at your wedding!
try the fresh mint lemon soda!





















From pallets to...











Planters!
Recyclart

More Ideas!
lifehacker
Recyclart

Architectural Salvage
first sunday of every month-since 1977



toTreasure!!

 

 





























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