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Transition Honesdale
A group of engaged citizens working to create a sustainable future by supporting the development of a more cooperative and resilient local community, right here in Honesdale, PA. - Transition Honesdale Photos
Category Archives: Local Economies
Winter Film Series Extended
Due to the enthusiastic turnout for our film showings this winter, we are extending the film series one more month into April with the showing of “The Power of Community: How Cuba survived Peak Oil.” “When the Soviet Union collapsed … Continue reading
Reserve Your Bed at the Community Garden
By Kate Baxter Welcoming All Gardeners! The Community Garden at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center on Golf Hill Road, Honesdale, has openings for gardeners to rent raised beds for 2013. Here’s a great way to get started growing your own food with … Continue reading
Local Libraries receive book collections
By Barbara Lewis and Amanda Avery The Wayne County Library system and the Honesdale High School library have both been recent recipients of collections of books and DVD’s that can provide the public, as well as high school students, an abundance of … Continue reading
Awakenings: Inside and Out
by Barbara Lewis Spring has arrived, at least by the calendar, but this year the cold, snowy days hang on and test the patience of even the most seasoned northeast Pennsylvanians. Looking for signs of life around my yard the other day, … Continue reading
Share This
by Skip Mendler It might start as simply as this: “Hey, can I borrow your rake?” Or maybe it’s like this: “Well, it’s been a great summer, my garden grew like gangbusters – but now I’m absolutely flooded with zucchini … Continue reading
Posted in Community-building, Currency, Government/Policy, Local Economies
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Light Bulb Food Dryer Workshop
Light Bulb Food Dryer Workshop Learn how to make a low-cost simple food dryer out of wood and two light bulbs at this DIY idea-sharing workshop organized by the Transition Honesdale SkillShare Network. Kevin Hoffman, Jim Martin and Katie Baxter, … Continue reading
Posted in Community Garden, Local Economies, Local Food, permaculture, Self-sufficiency, Skill Share
Tagged DIY, food dryer, local foods, skillshare
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Couple Turns Their Recycling Passion into a Business
By Barbara Lewis Three years ago when Cheryl and Stuart Badner were facing a crossroads in their life, they decided to take a daring step and turn a long-time passion into a business. When Stu’s full-time teaching position at a college … Continue reading
Posted in Local Economies, Recycling, Self-sufficiency, Waste Reduction
Tagged business, energy conservation, profile, Recycling
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Shopping Local and Saving Land: What’s the Connection?
by Virginia Kennedy The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is a land trust working in partnership with landowners and communities to protect the clean waters, healthy lands, and quality of life in the Upper Delaware region. As part of this conservation mission, … Continue reading
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One Local “Agripreneur” –– A Man with a Mission
by Jane Bollinger Here in Starrucca, northern Wayne County, Brandon Flynn and his business partners are building a small network of farmers who supply farm-fresh produce, meat, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese and more, both to customers close to home and … Continue reading
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Transition & Sensible Economic Development
by Doni Hoffman Let’s face it. Our economic system is messed up. Wages are shrinking, while the cost of living is rising rapidly. The latest census data shows nearly one in two Americans, or 150 million people, have fallen into … Continue reading
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