I decided to start this group because I know that there is a group of people here in Jacksonville.. in the nooks and crannies... planting their home gardens... catching water from their roofs... using grey water... planting in guilds.... I want to know you!.. I have a PDC from Hawaii 2001 and have worked on farms since then. My home is becoming a model of what I have learned. I have a lot to share - and I'm sure I can learn a lot from others experiences.  -Val Hermann There are now several of us …

Provocative yet non-violent actions to STOP Global Warming! Street theater and hunger strikes at political conventions, flash mobs, vivid boycotts of irresponsible corporations, funny social media and party themes are on the agenda. Our mission - force political leaders to address Climate Change NOW! Raging heat, dying crops, and an election year...this may be our last, BEST chance to save our eco- systems that keep us all alive. Industry titans willfully ignore every warning sign and wager ever …

A Chapter of Audubon of Florida and National Audubon Society est. 1961, WVAS is committed to ongoing stewardship and enjoyment of the natural world. Membership meetings are open to the public. Chapter meets every fourth Tuesday, Sept thru April (except December) at the Garden Club of Deland, South Alabama Avenue (the south end of Earl Brown park in Deland). 6:30pm Mix and mingle 7:00pm Brief meeting and program Refreshments afterward. Wheelchair accessible, parking in rear. WE SUPPORT: Adopt-A- …