REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -- COURSE IS FULL

You are invited to participate in the two-day Training for Transition course – the training workshop from the global Transition Towns movement. The Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition (BRSC) invites those interested in creating a more resilient community and enhancing the quality of life in our region to join us in learning about the Transition Towns model from three of the trainers in the U.S.  Through envisioning, planning and action, we will come together to build regional resilience and address the triple challenges of peak oil, climate change and economic instability.
 
BRSC’s goal is to start a Transition Initiative (TI) in our community.  At the training we will learn how to facilitate a large-scale conversation & practical projects to enhance local food systems, renewable energy & efficiency, sustainable transportation & land use, & more.  We will explore ways of involving more people & supporting broader community engagement.  Join us to learn about a citizen initiative that can help us increase passion & commitment to remake our beautiful valley into a more sustainable & prosperous place to live!
    
Curriculum:
The course describes how to set up, run, and sustain a successful Transition Initiative. It is packed with imaginative and inspiring ways to engage your community, and delves into both the theory and practice of Transition that has worked so well in dozens of communities in the U.S and worldwide.

• Learn ways of encouraging the creation of a positive, shared vision for your community’s future
• Receive tools for community outreach, education and engagement
• Learn how to summarize the triple challenge of Climate Change, Peak Oil and economic instability in ways that move people to positive action
• Expand your knowledge of options and approaches to help our communities overcome obstacles and positively responding to the challenge of energy transition
• Receive support for becoming a Transition catalyst in your community
• Connect with others who are responding to the call for Transition
• Become a part of a rapidly growing positive, inspirational, global movement.

Training Schedule:
Saturday, Jan. 16 9am-5pm & Sunday Jan. 17 9:30am-5pm.