Transition Rogers Park

Film Series!

A Night at the Movies ...

Join us February 10, 7PM at Heartland Cafe for Kilowatt Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize America. This film is the second in our four-part film series, "Remaking the American Dream," in which we'll take a look at the culture and consequences of American consumption, and think together about what new visions of wealth and prosperity we might work for in the 21st Century.

Click here to download a flier for the entire series, and be sure to visit our Events page for details and to learn what else has been planned for the beginning of 2010!

"More and more surveys in the US are indicating a change in values taking place among consumers, who become more concerned about quality of life, food, health and the environment."
-David Korten

Members

  • Christine Wellman
  • C. Milton Dixon
  • Laura Briscoe
  • Elizabeth Phillips
  • James Snyder, Jr.
  • Pam Richart
  • Leah Marshall
  • Damon Taylor
  • Amy Galanter
  • Breanna
  • Laura Louzader
  • Sue Lannin
  • Jane Alexander
  • Charletta Erb
  • Hume An
  • Yeni Hart
  • Tabitha Ledbetter
  • Lisa Isenhart
  • Lan Richart
  • Charlie Didrickson

Notes

Great Unleashing

Leah Marshall says .... "If each group did a visual representation of their 2020 vision- we could have a gallery showing that could serve as our "grand unleashing"!"

Take a look at what Leah did using Comic Life.  It  can be downloaded for free at: http://comiclife.com/,
is compatible with both PC and Mac and, according to Leah, is incredibly easy… Continue

Created by Pam Richart Nov 21, 2009 at 6:29pm. Last updated by Pam Richart Nov. 22, 2009.

Self Sufficient and Sustainable

Who is already contributing to self-sufficiency and sustainability in Rogers Park? Take a look!
49th Ward Green Corps
Angelic Organics Learning Center
Artists Groups
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Chicago Waldorf School
Eco-Justice Collaborative
Freecycle Chicago
Gale School
Heartland Cafe
Howard Area Community Center
I-GO
Kovler Center
Lakeside Development Community Corporation
Loyola University Chicago
Mess Hall
National / Global Organizations
Neighbors United in New Possibilities
No Foam Chicago
No Spray
North Lake Shore Earth Day
Northside Power
Partners for Rogers Park
Recyclery
Religious Institutions
Rogers Park Business Alliance
Rogers Park Garden Group
Shrieber Park
Touhy Park Community Gardens Group
Triangle Gardens
Triology
Uncommon Ground
Zip Car

Forum

The Rogers Park Garden Group

Rogers Park Garden Group Adopt the Public Way Grants Available

Started by The Rogers Park Garden Group in Green Resources Jan 13.

Christine Escobar

Living in cramped quarters?

Started by Christine Escobar in Green Resources Jan 13.

Stanley Bratman

Age asked on sign up sheet 1 Reply

Started by Stanley Bratman in General. Last reply by Pam Richart Dec. 4, 2009.

Charletta Erb

Justice

Started by Charletta Erb in General Nov. 1, 2009.

Pam Richart

Chicago Climate Action, International Day of Climate Action, Octobr 24, 2009

Started by Pam Richart in General Oct. 28, 2009.

 

Welcome to Transition Rogers Park - A People's Movement!

Three of the toughest challenges facing humankind at the beginning of the 21st century are climate change, peak oil, and the economy. Transition Rogers Park, a local initiative built upon the foundation of the global Transition Towns Movement, is designed to strengthen ourselves against the effects of these challenges and create something new - a community where we "power down" and, in so doing, build resilience through relocalization, self-reliance and new relationships.

Come to our events. Stay connected by becoming a member of our online community. Bring your talents. Step up and join us so that you, too, can be a powerful force of change in our community! Read more here . . .

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Events

February 10

Wednesday

February 13

Saturday

February 20

Saturday

February 23

Tuesday

March 10

Wednesday

April 14

Wednesday

Groups

Videos

Blog Posts

Hume An

useful web-based resources

Posted by Hume An on February 5, 2010 at 11:32pm

Hume An

Growing Power!

Posted by Hume An on January 11, 2010 at 9:17pm — 1 Comment

Megan Wade Antieau

When Will Your Neighbor Join the Movement?

Posted by Megan Wade Antieau on November 17, 2009 at 10:38pm

Christine Wellman

Passive Haus

Posted by Christine Wellman on November 10, 2009 at 3:47pm

Christine Wellman

Building Retrofit - The Empire State Building

Posted by Christine Wellman on November 6, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Latest Activity

Breanna replied to Breanna's discussion 'Local histories' in the group The Stories We Tell Ourselves
This was totally up for conversation. I think it'd be great to do something like finding residents with stories. I know right now I have no time to commit to this, but perhaps in the future. I work with an after school program and I think it'd be s…
14 hours ago
Leah Marshall might attend Pam Richart's event
February 10, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Click here for a flier. Suggested Donation: $3.00 Filmmaker Jeff Barrie offers hope as he turns the camera on himself and asks, “How can I make a difference?” In his journey Barrie explores the source of our electricity and the problems caused by e…
yesterday
Christine Wellman added a discussion to the group Transition 2020 - Let's Grow! ...... Community Garden Planning
Today's Nites
Attached are today's notes.
on Sunday
Laura Louzader and James Snyder, Jr. are attending Pam Richart's event
February 10, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Click here for a flier. Suggested Donation: $3.00 Filmmaker Jeff Barrie offers hope as he turns the camera on himself and asks, “How can I make a difference?” In his journey Barrie explores the source of our electricity and the problems caused by e…
on Saturday
James Snyder, Jr. might attend C. Milton Dixon's event
February 8, 2010 from 6pm to 9:45pm
Introduction to Permaculture Includes 3-Course Gourmet Dinner at Uncommon Ground Restaurant in Chicago Monday - Feb.8, 2010 6:00 - 7:00pm - Dinner & Socialize 7:00 - 9:45pm - Presentation on Permaculture Total Cost: $65 - (Bar not included) Restaur…
on Saturday
James Snyder, Jr. is attending C. Milton Dixon's event
February 6, 2010 from 4pm to 6pm
Join us at Milton's for more Dubkin Park planning madness! It's apartment #3 but buzzer #1.
on Saturday
Pam Richart added 2 photos to the album 'Remaking the American Dream'
on Saturday
Pam Richart added an album
Remaking the American Dream
What Would Jesus Buy? This was the first of four films in our "Remaking the American Dream," series. Together, we are examining our culture and the consequences of American consumption, and thinking about what new visions of wealth and prosperity we…
on Saturday
Pam Richart added 12 photos
8 more…
on Saturday
Charletta Erb added 2 blog posts
on Saturday
Hume An added a blog post
Yeah, it's a Friday night, but my wife and I are wiped from a hellacious week, so I thought I'd write a blog entry. I just wanted to touch on a few cool web resources I've come across: http://www.organicnation.tv/ - Great multimedia website run by…
on Saturday
Hume An might attend Pam Richart's event
March 10, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Colin Beavan decides to completely eliminate his personal impact on the environment for the next year. It means eating vegetarian, buying only local food, and turning off the refrigerator. It also means no elevators, no television, no cars, busses,…
on Saturday
Hume An might attend The Rogers Park Garden Group's event
February 23, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm
Uncommon Ground rooftop farmers will talk about their organic urban farming experience to help anyone get started in organic veggie gardening. The Urban Worm Girl will also give instruction on how to get started in vermiculture. Free to members; $5…
on Saturday
Hume An might attend Pam Richart's event
February 13, 2010 from 12:30pm to 4pm
Want to Make Your Own Basic Yeast Breads? Please join me Saturday, January 23rd from 12:30 to 4:30 at the Richart's home for a basic course in bread baking! We will be baking two different loaves, both based out of whole wheat. I will post again s…
on Saturday
Pam Richart updated an event
February 10, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Click here for a flier. Filmmaker Jeff Barrie offers hope as he turns the camera on himself and asks, “How can I make a difference?” In his journey Barrie explores the source of our electricity and the problems caused by energy production including…
on Thursday
Pam Richart and Elizabeth Phillips are attending C. Milton Dixon's event
February 6, 2010 from 4pm to 6pm
Join us at Milton's for more Dubkin Park planning madness! It's apartment #3 but buzzer #1.
on Thursday
Christine Wellman and Laura Briscoe are now friends
on Wednesday
Lisa Isenhart might attend Pam Richart's event
February 10, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Filmmaker Jeff Barrie offers hope as he turns the camera on himself and asks, “How can I make a difference?” In his journey Barrie explores the source of our electricity and the problems caused by energy production including mountain top removal, ch…
on Wednesday
Laura Briscoe might attend Damon Taylor's event
Winter Seed Swap and Garden Gathering at Rogers Park Public Library, 2nd floor community room
February 20, 2010 from 2pm to 4pm
The Winter Seed Swap and Garden Gathering will be an opportunity for Chicago gardeners to share their seeds* and discuss plans for the growing season. Participants will learn the basics of seed germination, how to use recyclables as starter pots, an…
on Wednesday
Laura Briscoe is attending C. Milton Dixon's event
February 6, 2010 from 4pm to 6pm
Join us at Milton's for more Dubkin Park planning madness! It's apartment #3 but buzzer #1.
February 2
 
 

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Pathways for Change!

We're new. We're growing.

"Now is the time for us to take stock and start re-creating our future in ways that are not based on cheap, plentiful and polluting oil but on localized food, sustainable energy sources, resilient local economies and an enlivened sense of community well-being."

-Rob Hopkins, Founder
Transition Towns Movemen

We're In the News!!

TRANSITION ROGERS PARK
Seeks a Sustainable Future for the Neighborhood
by Christine Wellman

You just met Dr. Who and he has given you an opportunity to join him in the TARDIS for a journey to the year 2025. What will Rogers Park be like?

Click here to read full article . . .

RoPo Group Advocates Sustainability
By Kristen Thometz

"The group is responding to skyrocketing oil prices, a shaky economy and glaciers melting at a rapid rate due to climate change."

Click here to read!

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Transition Rogers Park is a grassroots, from the ground up, community organization. No one is going to tell you what to do and how to do it.

If you have a thought or idea that could move the community forward toward resiliency and self-reliance, put it out there....and then begin it!

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Visit The Oil Drum and join the discussion about energy and our future!

 

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