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Transition Town Berea Featured in YES! Magazine

Blog | 2009-12-23

ecovillageTowns Rush to Make Low-Carbon Transition
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The college town of Berea, Kentucky, one of the fastest growing communities in the state, is seeing its subdivisions expand and its farmland disappear. But one group of residents is making plans to help the community end its reliance on fossil fuels.

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  • VISION

    A vibrant, self-reliant city known for its strong local economy, regional food system, minimal use of fossil fuels, and engaged, skilled citizenry.

    MISSION

    To increase Berea’s resilience – its ability to withstand external economic and environmental shocks – by partnering with other community groups and individuals to re-localize our economy, food system, and energy sources while radically reducing the city’s reliance on fossil fuels.


  • Upcoming Events

    • Re-Skilling Workshop on Home Weatherization — Sep 8, 2010 6:30pm - Sep 8, 2010 8:00pm

      Berea Public Library - Community Room


      Join Gina Chamberlain of the Madison County Home Energy Improvement Program and learn the hands-on basics to weatherizing your home, simple lifestyle changes and leave with a selection of weatherization tools to increase your home's energy efficiency. Additional information will be provided on housing rehabilitation, affordable financing and details about the Kentucky Home Performance Rebate and incentives.


      Everyone is invited to attend!


    • Sustainable Berea Board of Directors Meeting — Sep 9, 2010 6:30pm - Sep 9, 2010 9:00pm

      Everyone is invited to attend!


    • Re-SKilling Workshop on Clothes Mending — Nov 10, 2010 6:30pm - Nov 10, 2010 8:00pm

      Berea Public Library - Community Room


      Don’t throw out your favorite clothes because of a rip, lost button or hole- learn various techniques to mend your own clothing.


      Everyone is invited to attend!


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