Other Possible Locations
in 2010
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Chicago
Call or email Becky to explore the possibility of bringing a T4T to your area.
815-256-2215
For listing of all available trainings
in the States Click here
This course, designed by the founders of the Transition Network, is designed to give a detailed introduction to the most important skills necessary to successfully set up, develop, and run a Transition project in your locality.
It is designed for people who are thinking of creating a transition initiative or who have already begun.
At the end of the 2-day course participants will:
have a clear understanding of the context for transition towns, the current global situation and the transformational possibilities that arise from climate change and peak oil and gas
know what the TT (Transition Town) model is – Including an in depth look at the key steps from inspiration, setting up the initiating group, all the way to having active and effective working groups
have experienced a joint visioning process
understand how to organize effective meetings such as public talks, open space days and small theme working groups
understand the purpose and principles of an Energy Descent Plan
have the outline of an effective and inspiring talk on Transition Towns
have formed useful contacts with other Transition initiatives and people
have a plan of action for themselves and their locality
This training will follow the transition model in paying attention to both the outer work and the inner work necessary for a successful transition process. This will be a participatory process, with delegates invited to share their own experience and learn from the many different transition initiatives represented at each course.
TT Trainers - Becky and Bill Wilson Sharing our passion for transition and permaculture
Bill & Becky Wilson
The two of us enjoyed being part of the first 2-day and the first 4-day trainings offered in the United States on the Transition Towns Movement. They were offered in Boulder and San Francisco in the fall of 2008.
As such, we now teach this comprehensive 2-day training that brings interested people into the heart and soul of Transition.
We are also available for shorter talks, webinars or seminars.
The objective when giving either our short presentations or the 2-day training is to share the different aspects of the Transitions Initiative in a clear and engaging manner.
We like to leave attendees with the sense of optimism and possibilities
that this movement is all about. We can re-create our communities into wonderful places to live while caring for the planet, ourselves and others as well.
Our fees are reasonable and based on location and type of presentation. Please contact Becky for further information: Becky@MidwestPermaculture.com
a About Bill & Becky Wilson
We have lived and raised four sons in a small community in rural Illinois for 30 years. Over this time we have been involved in the creation of our community center, a community garden cooperative, a tool cooperative, our Monday-night dinner cooperative and our local non-profit organization that teaches sustainable and authentic living practices.
Over the years, our community has supported the installation of solar panels to run our telephone system and a 10kw Bergey wind generator helps power our fresh water treatment facility.
We are the co-creators of Midwest Permaculture and have slowly been implementing permaculture practices into our own home and yard.
Click on picture below for a picture summary of how we are transforming our front yard.
Starting a Transition Initiative in Your Community
The 'Open Space' Meeting Workshop (2-Hour Minimum)
The 'Great Reskilling'
Introduction to Permaculture
Working with Small Groups - The Challenges of Working with Each Other
The Heart of Authentic and Sustainable Community
Another consideration ...Virtual Presentations!
It does not necessarily require that we traveling a long distance to bring our workshops to far away gatherings. With the internet technology available today we can join events live for meetings or gatherings while remaining in our own home office. And this can be done anywhere in the world where there is a solid internet connection. See Webinars
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