12.16.2011

Montana Bear Tragedy

I received this email from a friend of mine...her sister's comment is below the picture. My friends comment is below that. Pretty hilarious.

Email reads:
Everybody should heed the warnings not to feed wildlife because they become dependent and don't forage for themselves any longer. It is such a tragedy to see what has been done to our country's wildlife.
The photo below captures a disturbing trend that is beginning to affect U.S. wildlife.


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Animals that formerly were self-sufficient are now showing
signs of belonging to the Democrat Party.
They have apparently learned to just sit and wait for the government to step in and provide for their care and sustenance. This photo is of a black bear in Montana turned Democrat.
He's nicknamed Bearack Obearma. It is believed that he has become a campground organizer.
My friend's version:
Owing to greed and arrogance, this Republican black bear, known around the campgrounds as Herman "Raisin'" Cain, killed and ate 99% of the tourists who visited his park and now has to sit and wait for meals to be brought to him. Unfortunately, his lazy and incompetent colleagues, the rest of the 1%, have never had a moment's experience gathering or preparing a meal, and would be too selfish to share if they did. Raisin' would eat his young, if he could, but his wife left him after numerous sex scandals. Sorry, dude, you're fucked.

9.09.2011

Healing of the Nation Event Canceled!

I regret to inform you that the event which was happening on Sunday, September 11, 2011, "Healing of the Nation: Reggae and Yoga Festival" has been canceled until further notice....The City of Long Beach still has some growing up to do!

9.07.2011

California Coastal Cleanup Day 2011

It's time to make a difference! Join us for California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This annual event, sponsored by the California Coastal Commission and the City of Long Beach, is designed to increase public awareness about marine debris and inspire community action. Coastal Cleanup Day is a great opportunity for volunteers of all ages to help keep our beaches clean and healthy.

All you need to do is show up at any of our six beach cleanup sites and sign in. Cleanup supplies and free parking will be provided at each site. To limit the amount of bags we use, we encourage all participants to bring their own reusable bag or bucket to pick up trash.

Alamitos Beach
Ocean Blvd., at Alamitos Ave.
Belmont Pool
4000 E. Olympic Plaza
Bluff Park
Ocean Blvd., at Coronado.
Colorado Lagoon
E. Appian Way at Colorado St.
Mother's Beach
E. Appian Way under the 2nd St. Bridge
Pierpoint Landing
200 Aquarium Way

For more information visit http://www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter/ccd.">http://www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter/ccd. What you clean today can have a positive impact for our beaches for years to come. Please join us on September 17 and help make a difference.

Long Beach Events!!


For those of you virtually vegans who like to have fun and maybe try out Kundalini yoga below are some events you might be interested in checking out...some are happening these weekend....and below those are listed ongoing dates for Kundalini!! I highly suggest you try this amazing style of yoga and Christine Cox is a wonderful teacher who will guide you through it gracefully....hope to see you around!!

Saturday, September 1o, 2011
3pm - 9pm
3rd Annual Latin American Day Parade
PARADE: Pine Avenue Between 6th - 3rd / FESTIVAL: Promenade Between 3rd and 5th.
Sirena Serpentina Closes this Event with Tribal Fire Bellydance!!

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(Aldana Mica will have a booth at the event below....)

Sunday, September 11, 2011
10am - 8pm
Healing of the Nation: Reggae and Yoga Festival
Alfredo's Beach Club at Cherry Beach
Long Beach, CA

A Healing and Educational Celebration
FREE!!
Live Music
Fire Dancin'
Yoga
Healing Arts
Food
More!!

Sopurkh (ME) will be sharing Kundalini Yoga & Meditation 5:30pm

Sirena Serpentina Firedance Performance at Dark!

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Monday, September 12, 2011
9pm - 12am
Full Moon Kundalini Kriya and Drum Circle
Trilogy Yoga
3141 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA, 90803

Pisces Full Moon Celebration
Come Meditate and Manifest all of your creative powers! The Pisces Full Moon reminds us to DREAM BIG and let our truth shine on and on and on!

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation
Drumming and Dancing
Yogi Tea and Treats
Fun!
Suggested Donation:: $20

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ONGOING CLASSES

Mondays
Sunset Kundalini Yoga
6-7pm
Bluffs - Corner of Junipero and Ocean, LBC
Donations Welcome

Tuesdays
Morning Kundalini Yoga
9-10am
Bluffs - Corner of Junipero and Ocean, LBC
Donations Welcome

Tribal Fusion Bellydance
7:30-8:30pm
Omadawn Yoga Studio - 1650 PCH, Seal Beach
$17 or Class Package

Thursdays
Morning Kundalini Yoga
9-10am
Bluffs - Corner of Junipero and Ocean, LBC
Donations Welcome

Saturdays
Hoopdance
12-1pm
Bluffs - Corner of Cherry and Ocean, LBC
Donations Welcome

8.19.2011

LB Surfrider giving away reusable bags!!

LB Surfrider is giving out reuseable bags this weekend!

In support of the single use plastic bag ban, the Long Beach Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is giving away reusable shopping bags at two upcoming events. If you're having a difficult time affording reusable shopping bags stop by our table and get one for free! We hope to see you this weekend and one of our events:

Friday August 19, 9AM - 12 noon, McBride Park Free Food Giveaway. California Recreation Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813.

Saturday August 20, 10am - 12 noon, Food 4 Less, 6700 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805.

longbeach@lbsurfrider.orgSurfrider Foundation Long Beach Chapter

7.18.2011

Meatless Monday in EWG's New Study: A Meat Eaters Guide to Climate Change and Health!


Following is an email I received from Meatless Monday which I would like to share with you all...please read and pass it on! Also, I attached some really cute pictures of our kitty Silvi...he loves nori!



Hi Everyone-

Some of you may have already heard, but today the Environmental Working Group released a lifestyle analysis of the links between meat consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

The Meat Eaters Guide to Climate Change and Health can help you to determine which protein sources are the most and least carbon friendly. At www.ewg.org/meateatersguide you can take their quiz and see how much you know as well as find great educational materials to learn more. They embrace the Meatless Monday concept and even recommend the recipes on MeatlessMonday.com (which come from you!) to improve personal and planetary health.


We hope this new research (re)inspires you to commit to go without meat, one day a week!


Happy Monday!

7.15.2011

The Growing Experience featured in the LA Times!!


I'm pleased to let you know that The Growing Experience was featured in the online version of the LA Times Home Section today. Here's the link:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2011/07/growing-experience-urban-farm-long-beach.html

It's a great write-up about our local Long Beach farm and the programs they operate for the community. Check it out if you have a minute, and please leave a comment at the end of the article-there's a possibility that they could be featured in Sunset Magazine, if there's a lot of interest. That would be great to put Long Beach on the map! As usual, thanks for your support.

6.09.2011

Green Long Beach Festival 2011

Join Green Long Beach! on Saturday June 11th as we “IGNITE CHANGE” towards sustainability within our local community and economy. Prominently located in downtown Long Beach on the Promenade between Broadway & 3rd St. from 10am – 8pm.

This year’s stimulating educational workshops will include Merry Blues Art: Green Cleaning Concepts at 12:30pm, Leap Frog Yoga: Kid’s Yoga, Linda Nicoles: “Plug-In America,” Rosie The Riveter High School: “Overview of program,” Stas Margaronis:“Rebuild the United States,” Theo Chocolates: “The Dark Side of Chocolate,” Apiana Native Landscaping: “Native Landscaping,” Stella Ursua: “What the Heck is a Green Collar Job,” Carol Rasaphangthong & Amy Tanaka Presents:“Cool Town Claymation,” and MORE!

LB Green Festival website

6.08.2011

2011 Etsy Craft Party

happening this Friday June 10th 7pm-10:30pm at 423 S. Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92804


Learn how to:
-screen print
-make seed bombs
-hand sew
-decopauge

$10 per person or free if you bring your own project

714-504-2376

5.31.2011

Nature Walk with Herbalist Julie James at Ernest E. Debs Regional Park!


.......books from Julie's collection....


Last Saturday, we went on a nature walk with the meet up group "Green Wisdom".....Julie James, the master herbalist, guided our group through this beautiful park, recognizing over 20 plants, many of which we could eat and use in soups, make infusions and use for wounds and inflammation...to say the least....below are the pictures and names for each plant...along with my notes....

1) Coyote Mint, poofy purple flower, Laminaceae family like Rosemary


2) Bella Donna, somewhat toxic (night shade family)


3) Oak Tree, has tannins, boil leaves and apply to wounds, anti-inflammatory, cooling, good for skin irritations, constriction of tissue, use leaves dry or fresh, bark is medicinally stronger and the root is even stronger.

4) Mule Fat


5) Willie Blue Pearls, anti-microbial, Laminaceae family


6) Elder, common CA plant, beige flower clusters, best known as Elderberry, seeds are toxic if consumed in large amounts, black elderberry syrup is delicious and recipes can be found online, harvest berries around spring time to make syrup (remove seeds), improves circulation if taken over a long period of time, strengthens eyes and heart. Flower: immune system, make apple cider vinegar extraction and keep it for years!



7) Black Sage (salvia), Laminaceae family, anti-fungal, rich in essential oils, cooling and constrictive affect, helps reduce perspiration (make an extraction in vinegar for 2 weeks or stick leaves in your socks and walk on them).


8) Sage Brush (not salvia), aromatic, anti-microbial and anti-fungal, good for pelvic area and uterus, not good for pregnant women, stimulates the liver and gall bladder, Asteraceae family....sorry, no picture.

9) Mugwart, stimulates dreaming

10) Green Walnut Tree, good for parasites (extract), harvest unripe hulls to make tincture....forgot to photograph....

11) Mustard Weed, on "Dirty Dozen" list because it's not a CA native and it's taking over the landscapes! High in sulfur, valuable for liver functions, warming affects for tissues, low metabolism, good if you have cold hands and feet.


12) Oat, also on Dirty Dozen list, harvest in early spring, milky oats are healing for the adrenals and nervous system. Oat straw: rich in calcium, magnesium and silica.

13) Goose Berry, tannin rich....also forgot to photograph....

14) Monkey Flower, for fear of the unknown


15) Loofa Plant!!

Loofa! But please remove the spiky things before using...


16) Horehound: respiratory system, good for excessive mucus, coughing, infection, extremely bitter taste, make a hot infusion or tincture.


17) Wild Lettuce, gentle sedative, make infusion or extract.


18) Milk Thistle, liver supporter, seeds can be eaten, not water soluble, make tincture/alcoholic extraction or just eat them!


19) Cleveland Sage, flowers taste great in a salad.


20) Nettles, awesome nourishing plant! For those living in Long Beach and who can not grow their own nettles....there is a vendor at the Sunday's farmers market that sells nettles...she also sell yummy mushrooms!


21) Lemonade Berry, so sour!


22) Wild Rose, CA native


.....and there were many more but I stopped taking pictures and notes and just listened to Julie and enjoyed the rest of the walk.....