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communication preferences, attitudes and assumptions and discover ways we can exercise our own leadership
to connect well with others. This includes learning about the top “connection killers” and unpacking ways to disarm these constraints, so we can all engage fully and thoughtfully.
Facilitator: Carolin Rekar Munro. See bio on page 62.
Length: 2 hours
Date: Wed, Mar 30, 2016
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: By donation to Karim Children’s Care Center – Bridges of Hope. Learners must register to reserve a seat Best to Register by: Wed, Mar 16, 2016
Growing and Wild Harvesting Truf es – an evening talk PLFT019
Combine the enticing aromas
of mature truf es with the heady promise of big pro ts and you can easily understand the allure of Mediterranean truf e cultivation. But, how realistic is this promise in British Columbia? Or, is it possible
to head out into the forests of Vancouver Island and harvest your own native truf es?
How and where do I nd good, edible, native truf es? At this session, we will explore the answers to these questions and many more.
Facilitator: Shannon Berch. See bio page 52.
Length: 2 hours
Date: Thu, Feb 11, 2016 Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Sooke
Cost: By donation to Growing Young Farmers – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Thu, Jan 28, 2016
The Impact of Technology on the Brain – an evening talk PLFT012
Are you overwhelmed with
the volume of emails you receive? Do you have trouble spending long periods of time without your screens? Have you wondered what the impact of so many hours on your computer, TV, tablet, or smart phone may have on your brain? Recent research about the impact of technology on the brain will
be examined while providing information that challenges the assumption that technology only brings positive outcomes. Strategies to counter these impacts will be offered.
Facilitator: Paul Mohapel.
See bio on page 60.
Length: 2.5 hours
Date: Wed, Feb 24 or Thu, Feb 25, 2016 Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Location: Feb 24 (RR), Feb 25 (Sooke) Cost: By donation to Child Nature Alliance – Learners must register
to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Wed, Feb 10 or Thu, Feb 11, 2016
Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Staying Grounded in Stressful Times – an evening talk PLFT013
Mindfulness, the simple act
of being fully present, offers one of the most powerful tools for cultivating and sustaining a healthy mind.
In this introductory session, we will overview the mindfulness- based stress reduction (MBSR) program, explore the basics
of mindfulness practice, and introduce simple techniques proven to help reduce stress, regulate emotion, improve relationships, calm the body, and settle the overwhelmed mind. This is a precursor to the eight week MSBR program (page 47).
Facilitator: Patricia Galaczy. See bio on page 55.
Length: 1.5 hours
Date: Wed, Sep 30, 2015 Time: 7pm-8:30pm Location: Sooke
Cost: By donation to Victoria Cool Aid Society – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Wed, Sep 16, 2015
Life Off Grid: A Film & Discussion with Dr. Phillip VaNnini PLFT022
Off-grid isn’t a state of mind, being out of touch, living in a remote place, or turning off your mobile phone. It simply means living without a connection
to the electric and natural
gas infrastructure. Jonathan Taggart and Phillip Vannini traveled across Canada to nd off-gridders, visiting about 100 homes and interviewing about 200 off-grid Canadians from
every province and territory. This lm shares their travels and chronicles the experiences, challenges, inventions, and aspirations of the off-grid
way of life.
Facilitator: Phillip Vannini. See bio on page 64. Length: 2 hours
Date: Wed, Nov 25, 2015 Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Sooke
Cost: By donation to GROWLS (Gabriola Rescue of Wildlife Society) – Learners must register to reserve a seat Best to Register by: Wed, Nov 11, 2015
Living Wild –
an evening talk
PLFT022
Join Daniella Roze as she recounts her one year journey of living wild where she lived in wilderness wearing only deerskin clothing and using stone tools while subsisting completely on wild foods.
Facilitator: Daniella Roze. See bio on page 63. Length: 2 hours
Date: Thu, Apr 7, 2016 Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: By donation to RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs). Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Thu, Mar 24, 2016
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