Re-Skilling Berea

Increasing community resilience by expanding community skills

Central to most Transition Initiatives is the process of regaining the skills (updated with new knowledge and technology) that were widely held by our grandparents. It was common for members of that generation to know how to grow and preserve food, capture and use rainwater, repair their houses, and work with their neighbors.

Along with the publication of the Re-skilling Berea 2009 calendar, Sustainable Berea has been offering monthly workshops on practical skills. Topics covered through May were Home Energy Conservation, Transportation, Home Food Production (plants), Home Water Conservation & Capture, and Backyard Chickens. Upcoming re-skilling workshops are described below.

Topic Date and Time Location
Engaging with Your NeighborhoodBring a dish to share, tableware, and a chair or blanket to this neighborhood potluck. Sunday, June 14, 4:00pm 102 Cherry Road Court, Berea(outdoors)
Supporting the Local Economy Wednesday, July 8, 6:30pm Pubic Library319 Chestnut Street

Berea, KY 40403

Home Food Preservation and Storage Wednesday, August 12, 6:30pm
Using Less Stuff Wednesday, September 9, 6:30pm
Alternative Energy for the HomeHeld as part of the 2009 Berea Solar Tour Saturday, October 3, 10am
Engaging with Local Government Wednesday, November 11, 6:30pm
Health and NutritionLearn from a Berea physician about the coming changes to the medical system as energy supplies decline, and what you can do to prepare. Wednesday, December 9, 6:30pm