This Introduction to Transition presentation by Michael Brownlee, co-founder of Transition Boulder County, will cover the overarching concepts underlying the Transition Movement.
This event is sponsored by Transition Boulder to help raise awareness…
How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
Attended Earth Fest and Awaken the Dreamer and as a producer with Boulder County education channel 22 I am working with several Green business to develop programs for middle and high school level students.
In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
I lived in a major urban area for over 30 years and since my move to Colorado, have become much more conscious of the opportunities for a healthy sustainable lifestyle
What background and skills do you bring to this community?
I am a teacher, filmmaker and education media executive. I am a founder of Boulder Valley Media Alliance which oversees Channel 22, BV22
I am also a volunteer gardener and apprentice green builder
How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement?
Channel 22 serves all of Boulder County and is an excellent outlet to promote Transition events and develop information and instruction programs that focus on a number Transition initiatives and objectives.
Your Favorite Books/Websites/Blogs/RSS Feeds for Information about the Transition Movement
Tom Friedman's books; Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations
by Clay Shirky. I'm interested in learning of other good resources
A potluck!-good food and good talk!-sounds like a plan Margaret! Can't wait until you're back! My best to you up in Boulder, hoping you feel better each day!
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Hi Paul,
Sorry for the delayed response. Life got way too busy in December. I'm out of town right now but will be back by January 1st. I'll call you to discuss what we did at the library and to see what we all can cultivate for 2010 in Colorado :)