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2 AT Transfer Fall 2009
Times Are A Changin’
A Word From Departing and Incoming Co-Directors
It has been almost four years alized link between one’s self and CCAT has been an expe-
since I first got involved with the environment. rience filled with trials and
CCAT. The first time I saw the With that commitment in triumphs. All I can say at
Buck House it was on blocks in the mind, I created an Interdisciplin- this point in time, after hav-
construction yard and the CCAT ary Studies Major titled Sustain- ing spent a year in my Co-
program was operating out of the able Communities. This major Directorship, is thank you. I
Jenky Jenkins House. I had no idea focuses on community planning, am most grateful to my fellow
what CCAT was at that point. All construction, and life, with a par- Co-Directors, Jesse and Toby.
I remembered was a dedicated ticular focus on sustainable archi- I couldn’t have asked for bet-
group of students with hammers tecture as an art and expression of ter people to work with. I also
and hilarious attire going to town the environment-human relation- have to give special thanks to
remodeling the Buck House. To ship. all of the employees because I
be a part of it I did what I could; I What do I want to bring to learned the most from you.
picked up a hammer and started CCAT? To reestablish the physi- CCAT can provide some
swinging it. In the years since, it cal infrastructure of the property. hard-learned lessons to any-
has brought me great contentment Current projects in this field in- one who wishes to be a Co-Di-
to have witnessed and been a part clude the new workshop and green rector, but as difficult as it can
of the rebirth of the Buck House on house. Aside from physical contri- be at times, I would not trade
its new grounds. butions, I would like to offer what- my experience for anything. I
I came to this university moti- ever inspiration I can to others. I have met so many wonderful
vated with the to educate myself want to contribute to the driving people at CCAT this past year
in the sustainable arts. I say sus- force which facilitates change. and I am all the more inspired
tainainable arts, because sustain- CCAT has inspired and nur- by the potential that exists in
ability is too vague and there are tured many ideas for me over the all of us to make a difference.
so many components to it. To years, and now it is time to give
me, sustainable arts are the adop- back to the community that has I love all of you dearly and
tion of sustainable practices into provided for me. And that is how wish you the best of luck.
one’s daily life with the intention I come to introduce myself as the Cheers.
of treating each practice as an art next swing shift co-director com-
that can be improved or adapted ing on board in January 2010.
to be an expression of one’s self. - Kate Dondero -
The intention is to create a person- - Myles Danforth -
Supplies:
2 Stackable Large Containers (old 5 gallon buckets work great!)
Something to poke/drill holes in the container
Red Wiggler Worms
Soft food from your kitchen (no citrus, meat, or dairy!)
Shredded/Torn Paper
A few cups of dirt in which to start your worms
Procedure:
Start making holes in the sides and bottom of your first
container about 1/8” wide. One hole every square inch is
plenty. Place the bucket with holes on top of the other. Jesse Shrader displays the worms used
for the Vermicomposting Workshop.
Place some dry shredded paper in the bottom bucket (this
will help absorb any excess water).
Mix together your worms, your dirt, a tiny bit of soft food, and some moistened shredded paper in the top
bucket. Make sure all of your food is covered to keep flies away. Also, avoid citrus and citrus peels; the acid
interferes with the worms’ digestion.
Now, leave it alone. Worms can survive for more than a month with no food, but only a few days if there’s too
much food. Too much food will make your worm bin heat up and smell bad, which will kill the worms. If you
put too much food in, immediately add more moistened, shredded paper to slow down the decomposition
and help keep the temperature acceptable.
Keep your worm bin moist; just wet enough so that if you squeeze the dirt with all the might in your hands,
you’ll produce just a single drop. If it gets too moist (careful, this is easy to do and hard to fix) add dry shred-
ded paper, mix the pile, and keep the bin ventilated.
ENG 280 Lost Arts of the Living (1) ENVS 480 Herbalism (1)
An eight-week series of experiential and exploratory workshops This internship will study the use of herbs as
covering skills, crafts, and natural patterns that are no longer medicine and explore the science of culti-
commonly practiced. Potential topics include shelter & fire build- vating, drying and using herbs. Interns will
ing, natural paints, canning, baking, and more. Mon. 11-1 p.m. apply knowledge while exploring CCAT’s
herb gardens. Propagating, identifying, and
ENG 280 Green Design (1) harvesting herbs on a seasonal basis will be
This eight week introductory course will cover the fundamentals covered. Tues. 2-4 p.m.
of sustainable systems design through reading and discussion of
literature, focus projects, and surveys of technologies and sys- ENVS 480 Organic Gardening (1)
tems. Wed. 2-4 p.m. This internship will involve experiential learn-
ing of the science of small scale food produc-
ENG 280 Sustainable Technologies Seminar (1) tion without the use of chemicals. Facilitated
This introductory eight-week field site series will feature tours of by CCAT gardeners, interns will research,
a range of technologies and their applications in the com- study, work with soil preparation, plant
munity. Potential topics include green building, community agri- propagation, garden planning, composting,
culture, gray water systems, alternative energy, biodiesel as a fuel, crop rotations, and more. Wed. 3-5 p.m.
woodworking, and more. Thurs. 2-4 p.m. *All classes begin in the 8th week of the semester
Thank you so much for supporting CCAT. If you’d like to support us further with a
donation, here’s your chance! We’re raising funds to build a beautiful greenhouse
at the new CCAT site. To help, please include this slip with your donation of:
__ $10 __ $20 Please send your donation to:
Campus Center for
__ $50 __ $100 Appropriate Technology
1 Harpst Street
_____ Other Arcata, CA 95521