Transition Cadillac

Transition Cadillac Together, we proactively address energy and climate uncertainty. Transition Cadillac is a vibrant grass roots community based initiative.

The Transition Cadillac Initiative is unleashing the collective genius of our community to create new ways of living that are more nourishing, fulfilling and ecologically sustainable. "Transition" is a promising way of engaging people in strengthening our community. (NOTE: IF YOU LIVE IN CADILLAC OR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR 100 YARDEN DASH / TRANSITION CADILLAC AREA FACEB

OOK 'GROUP'. PLEASE SEARCH FOR US ON FB AND DIG IN TO THIS FUN GARDEN CHALLENGE PROJECT! )

In this early phase of development for Transition Cadillac, we strive to create awareness of such challenges as energy depletion, climate change and economic contraction. To that end we are holding public events such as a film series; a book study of The Transition Handbook, From oil dependency to local resilience, by Rob Hopkins, the founder of the Transition Movement; a Transition Town Training, and public forums. One of the key concepts of Transition Town is "reskilling". By offering workshops in basic skills, such as those our great grandparents knew, we are reviving important life skills to live in a sustainable and self / local reliant way. Examples of some workshops are: a variety of skills related to food production and storage, permaculture, soap making, and bee keeping. These workshops are being offered by community members. Most of these workshops are either free or ask for a minimal donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Transition Cadillac cultivates and collaborates with local efforts to develop projects which build greater connection between community members and promote sustainability within the community. An example of some of these projects are: creating more community gardens as well as individual gardens, a tool sharing program, a time bank, a "green pages" directory, a local food directory, and many other innovative ideas emerging from a synergistic approach. Working groups focus on specific themes such as transportation, alternative energy, water, health and well being, food, local economics, housing, community building , livelihood, and inner transition. Ultimately, through community wide visioning an Energy Descent Action Plan will be created over a 15 - 20 year timeline.

05/05/2017

Transition Cadillac was an awesome program. Thank you all for your involvement. Keep up the good work to be resilient and sustainable. We are dissolving as an organization. But these concepts remain as important as ever.

05/28/2016

ReGen Village, outside of Amsterdam, doesn't need a grid or food systems. It's a model for a future, fully closed-loop settlement.

01/12/2016

"An economy that's aligned with permaculture would be an economy in which the best business decision is the same as the best ecological decision." ~ Charles Eisenstein, Sacred Economics | Sacred Ecology

01/03/2016

With ‘The Wyoming Food Freedom Act’, Wyoming’s local food economy has gone from one of the most regulated, to the leader in deregulation of direct-to-consumer farm and cottage foods. We explore the larger implications of ‘Food Freedom’ for Wyoming. Part 1: the controversy surrounding some of foods w…

11/09/2015

A $15 million urban farm will be built on delinquent land owned by the city of Detroit. The 60 acre urban farm will consist of greenhouses and aquaponic systems used to grow specialty produce that will be sold to local restaurants. When complete, the farm will create 120 jobs. What an amazing concept - using delinquent, city owned land to produce healthy, non-GMO food and to create jobs. There will be no corn, soy, canola, cotton, sugarbeets - 60 acres of real food. Detroit, the trendsetter? We hope so! Heck no, we don't need GMOs! Urban agricultural recovery.

READ: http://bit.ly/1HAaauN

THIS is inspiration! Bravo Buchlers!
06/08/2015

THIS is inspiration! Bravo Buchlers!

Discover Sustainable Farming Through Permaculture at the Shady Grove Farm U.P. in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Connecting community with healthy food.

Happy Earth Day!!!!
04/22/2015

Happy Earth Day!!!!

Happy Earth Day!

Now, let's get our hands dirty :)

04/21/2015
04/03/2015

Wild mushrooms, like morels and chanterelles, help define the forests of Michigan, and provide potential income streams for foragers, farmers, restaurateurs and food entrepreneurs. But these foods, improperly identified, can pose serious health risks.

Check out this article about an 1100 year old breed of chickens! They require less feed, go out in the snow, and lay mo...
11/26/2014

Check out this article about an 1100 year old breed of chickens! They require less feed, go out in the snow, and lay more eggs than most breeds year round without light supplement!
Now that's what I'm talking about! We are ordering some this Spring, maybe you should too?!

http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/icelandic-chickens-zm0z14onzkin.aspx

Try Icelandic chickens, a colorful, self-reliant heritage chicken breed, to enjoy flavorful meat and excellent egg production.

10/23/2014

Check out this terrific “shopping list” from Community member Michelle Villa. What's your favorite item on this list?

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Cadillac And Surrounding Communities
Cadillac, MI
49601

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