UniEcoBudget Working Group

Problem: El trabajo con "Gardening Angels" (una asociación de ancianos afro-americanos nacidos en el sur, que plantan jardines de flores, verduras y frutas) el proyecto de adolecentes y mayores, ha limpiado los lotes desocupados, convirtiéndolos en jardines prósperos y construido invernaderos a partir de materiales reciclados. La sociedad no sólo crea una tierra de entrenamiento para futuros líderes de la comunidad, sino también construye relaciones transgeneracionales, tales que grupos de todas las e...

Action: Detroit Summer es un movimiento multicultural, intergeneracional de la juventud para reconstruir, redefinir y darle un nuevo espíritu a Detroit desde la tierra. Su principal objetivo es fomentar la iniciativa de la juventud a través de los proyectos de embellecimiento de la comunidad, talleres visionarios, y diálogos intergeneracionales.   Servicios ofrecidos por el proyecto: - Aprender cómo hacer que la tierra urbana sea apta para que crezcan verduras, frutas, flores - Habilidades...

Problem: On a global scale, garbage is a huge problem.  Some sites even suggest that 70-80% of the solid wastes disposed of are derived from organic materials (non glass or metal origin)*.  These materials are relatively simple to turn into resources such as fertilizers.  The most common method is to compost the waste.  However, to properly compost, one must pay quite a bit of attention to the materials and manage turning and temperatures to avoid causing odors and attracting pests (flies, rats, and b...

Action: The "bokashi" or "EM Method" comes from Okinawa.  Developed by scientist Dr. Teruo Higa, the method involves the use of a homemade inoculant called EM1 Bokashi.  Bokashi is a fermented bran that acts as a compost inoculant.  Food wastes are collected in the home and layered with the EM1 Bokashi and kept in an airtight bucket (that can be made or purchased).  After about 1-2 weeks of fermentation in the bucket, the materials are then buried in the ground to decompose.

Problem: In support of TreeVitalize, PHS, in partnership with Penn State Cooperative Extension, offers nine hours of hands-on tree care training for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region. The free training will cover tree biology, identification, planting, proper care and working within your community.The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture. Offers nine hours of hands-on tree care training fo...

Action: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1827. Under the leadership of Jane G Pepper, PHS provides great events, activities and publications for novice gardeners, experienced horticulturists, and flower lovers of all ages.   Founded in 1827, PHS is recognized as a national leader in its use of horticulture as a means to build community, improve the quality of life, and enable people from all walks of life to understand and appreciate ...

Problem: The Problem Arizona’s juvenile corrections system, behavioral health services, and educational environments are lacking successful programs to meet the needs for at-risk or challenged youth across all ethnic groups. It is likely that this situation can be applied nationally. Patterns of abuse continue to plague our society in growing numbers. Emotionally and physically jailed juveniles are simply not available to learn coping skills that help them survive and thrive as community member...

Action: The Solution The analogy of taking a fish out of a dirty fish tank, cleaning it off, and throwing it back in with expectations of survival and success applies here. We need more than a clean fish tank, we need a new aquarium. Spectrum Academy is that new aquarium, equipped to meet the needs of habilitating at-hope youth with skill and precision for the 21st Century, by harvesting historical values and restoring cultural and traditional foundations. 21st Century youth need 21st Century ...

Action: Join hyperlocavore.com to find or start a yard share or group garden in your town. CSAs and community gardens fill up fast. Organic is expensive! Form a group with your neighbors,friends and family and grow your own!Our vision: healthy kids who love the smell of dirt, blocks with foreclosed homes becoming vibrant neighborhoods, plates full of delicious food at co...

Problem: humanity needs to revitalize its agriculture, while preserving the environment and enhancing human and ecological health.

Action: presents an introduction to biodynamic gardening/farming.

Problem: Recent academic scholarship and news reports link the purchase of locally grown food to climate-neutral food provision. Also, locavore has entered our popular lexicon; a person that eats locally, generally within a 100-mile radius of home. In this discussion, the primary food plants of concern tend to be annual crops or herbaceous perennials, the types of food grown in home gardens, community gardens, and sold at farmers’ markets. Fruits are sold in markets but tend to be rare in home and com...

Action: The specific proposal is the Edible Pocket Woodland; the (in)tended integration of habitat and ecosystem services with food provision in neighborhood settings. Annuals and herbaceous perennials are included but are not the dominant vegetation type. The concept is inspired by Robert Hart’s “forest garden,” Thomas P. F. Hoving’s “vest-pocket park,” and Sara Stein’s “pocket woods.”