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Newsletter of the HSU Campus Center for Appropriate Technology Fall 2006

Contents CCAT Goes

Avant-Garde
It’s All About the Krystal Rogers
Re-Cycling 3

C
ALLING ALL ARTISTS! Sharp-
Renovations at CCAT 4 en your pencils, get out
your paints, print those
The Energy Detective 4 photographs, mold that clay,
shape that metal. . . and get
prepared to display your art at
Dirty Work in Progress 6
the coolest place on campus!
That’s right, our very own Campus Center for Appropriate Technology is going to have
Heating Up an art gallery in the new ground floor!
the Buck House 7 CCAT has always attracted creativity and artistic vision; those are two of the
main elements that created this organization in the first place. The latest attempt to
Sowing the Seeds integrate more art with CCAT’s activities is the creation of CCAT’s art gallery, which,
together with the Student Access Gallery (affectionately known as SAG—another ac-
of Knowledge 7 ronymal organization! . . . we were meant to be together), will be opening up in the
newly constructed ground floor of the building to display student art!
CCAT’s Spring 2007
Courses 8 ——Gallery, cont’d on page 5

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CCAT Strives to LEED certification . . . falls in line
Take the LEED with our underlying mission of liv-
Beckie Menten

L
EED, OR LEADERSHIP in Energy and Environmental Design, is
a green building certification based on a set of green build-
ing standards developed by the US Green Building Council.
ing lightly on the earth . . .

The original intent was to provide a standardized certification
process for green building, as well as to inform the public about
green building and encourage the spread of knowledge about
green construction.
Conventional construction is traditionally very wasteful, and
the materials and processes used can have a significant and nega-
tive impact on our environment. For example, many new buildings
use expansive amounts of concrete both in building materials and
in general landscaping. This concrete disrupts the natural water-
shed of an area, displacing large amounts of water that get dumped
all in one spot, instead of allowing water to seep naturally into the
ground.
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The CSU system recently approved a mandate necessitat-
ing that all new construction on campus be up to LEED standards
The mandate does not, however, enforce actual certification.)The
new building being constructed on campus now, the Behavioral
and Social Sciences building slated for completion in the early
Spring, will meet LEED certification standards. Here at CCAT, we
are striving for platinum certification on our building.
There are many different versions of LEED certification de-
pending on which type of construction project is involved. For
each branch of LEED, there are different levels of certification:
LEED certified, silver, gold, and platinum, with platinum being
the highest. LEED addresses five major categories: Sustainable
Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and
Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality. There are a certain
number of points available in each category, depending on the

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The Campus Center for Appropriate Technology began as a 100% volunteer organization in
1978 when a group of students, with the support of faculty and community members, renovated a
dilapidated house on the HSU campus
that was slated for destruction. Incredibly
dedicated and creative folks initiated an
experiment that continues today. We are
a household that seeks to eliminate social
injustice and serious environmental degra-
dation by being an experiential, hands-on
learning facility dedicated to discovering
a sustainable lifestyle.
CCAT achieves its mission of dem-
onstrating that living lightly on the Earth is
practical and rewarding by incorporating
appropriate technologies into our every-
day lives. Self-reliance not only calls for a
cautious approach towards government
and business, and an increase in practic- From left to right, pretty much: Matt Lucero (Webmaster), Beckie Menten
(Co-Director), Marisa Evans (Office Coordinator), Jasper Peach (Project
ing conscious consumerism, but also calls Manager), Ben Mattio (Information Request Coordinator), Patrick Wiley (Co-
for an increase in connection, skills and in- Director), Sam Hart (Groundskeeper), Brennan Lagasse (Grant Writer), Niki
formation sharing within a community. Be- Beckman (Future Co-Director), Sara Dykman (Groundskeeper), Cody Dalton
(Maintenance), Matthew Peters (Maintenance), Aydee Virgen (Housekeeper),
sides demonstrating different technologies Zach Mermel (Co-Director).
in a residential setting, we bring the great- Not pictured: Sabian Shane (Outreach/Events Coordinator, Erica Davie (AT
er community into our home by offering Transfer Co-Editor), Rosie Records (Librarian), Kevin Jensen (AT Transfer
Co-Editor), Jillian Luchner (Outreach Assistant), Bell Lumbert (Nursery/
tours, workshops, and accredited courses, Grounds), Kiva Mahoney (Gardener/Teacher), Peter Lynch (Maintenance), Max
which are all open to the public. ❇ Unger (Maintenance), Allison Poklemba (Teacher)

Every Spring CCAT celebrates the gloriousness that is Want to help a righteous non-profit achieve its
compost during the May Day and Compost Festival cel- dreams of green building? Donations to help fund con-
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ebration. Open to the community, and kids are encour- struction of the new facility can be sent to CCAT, HSU,
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aged! Keep an eye out around May 1 to come dance the 1 Harpst St. Arcata, CA, 95521. All donations are tax
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Every Friday is Friday Workday at CCAT. Come

by and get dirty in our gardens and on our grounds!

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dents of Humboldt State University. The views and concerns expressed herein are neither censored or reviewed by the Associated
Students, nor necessarily reflect the views of CCAT.
Thanks to all of our volunteers, the Steering Committee, CCAT employees, Bug Press, and the rest of the community.

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It’s All About the Re-Cycling
Here at CCAT, we recycle everything . . . even our be-
loved Co-Directors. This semester, we bid a fond fare-
well to Zach, and wholeheartedly welcome Niki.
Zach Mermel
It is often said that the Campus Center for Appropriate Tech-
nology is the reason why many students come to HSU. After
being thoroughly immersed in this incredible organization
during the past year, I think I have a better sense of why
CCAT continues to draw such high-caliber human beings to
its doorsteps. CCAT is a place where human creativity can
actually instigate positive change. Opportunities of this type
are sorely lacking in our modern fast-paced society. When
an organization can accomplish this, people are naturally
drawn to become involved. Despite being relocated from its
home of 26 years, despite the protracted process of mov-
ing into its new facility, CCAT amazingly continues to attract
new members!
As practically every
past co-director of CCAT
can tell you, a year in the
position of “Co-D” is truly
a trial by fire. During the
past year, my inner confi-
dence has expanded to a
level beyond my previous
imagining. Having grown
in patience, diligence, per-
severance, wisdom and
love, I feel utterly capable
of accomplishing my high-
est aspirations. I also hug
people a lot more often.
Thank you, Barbara Peters and Piya Bose, for en-
couraging me to apply for this life-affirming position. Noelle,
Beckie and Patrick: thank you for sharing the trials and trib-
ulations of the past year with me. And thank you CCAT, for
continuing to expand your positive influence and inspire us
all, even in difficult times.
Niki Beckman
Howdy…My name is Niki, and I like long walks on the beach,
and… Oh wait, wrong article…
Ok, take two. So I’m Niki, and I’ve been chosen to
be one of the Co-Directors for the year 2007. Frankly, I’m
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stoked. Life at CCAT is going to be a blast, and I know this
because life at CCAT, for me, is already a blast. I believe in
our mission, our ethos, and most importantly, I believe in
all the people who come by CCAT, whether it is to learn or
teach, to work or play. CCAT has been a community for me,
where everyone is welcomed to work together to come up
with the solutions to any of the problems we may be faced
with in this life. I encourage anyone who hasn’t made it “up-
the-hill” yet, to come by—it’s never too late to get involved
with one of the most unique organizations in California’s
university system. And what is it that you’ll find once you get
here…?
Well, me! I’m an En-
vironmental Science ma-
jor, concentrating in the
Appropriate Technologies,
and the program has been
perfect for me. To me, its
important to be studying a
subject that you love, and
really, would all of this be
worth it if I was going into
debt with student loans
for a degree that didn’t
thrill me? I can seriously
say that during my college
years I have played with
more dirt than I did in grammar school. I love building, play-
ing in the garden, or really any excuse to take off my shoes
and stick my toes in the mud. Before I came to Humboldt, I
was sticking my toes in the mud in a small, mountain town
in Southern California. I grew up playing in the snow, in the
desert, and on the sea, and haven’t stopped since. Life is
for living, and I haven’t quite figured out how to take this
whole world seriously just yet.
I remain fairly busy (this is an understatement for any
of you who haven’t met me yet) and I couldn’t think of a bet-
ter way to live my life. Life is what happens in the 10 minutes
it takes to walk from Founder’s to Forestry, and I’m loving
every minute of it! My life may be chocked full of activities,
but I’ll always have time to play in the dirt, and I encourage
any of you to come by and visit, whether we’ve met before
or not, and spend the afternoon realizing that you can never
grow out of mud pies and earthworms! And now, if you’ll
excuse me, I’ve been trying to whip out this article so I can
head out to Crater Lake National Park! It started snowing to-
day, and with any luck I’ll get some snow playtime in before
camping out under the stars! That’s life, and I’m livin’ it. ❇
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Renovations at CCAT
Students Learning by Doing
Zachary Mermel
S
PRING 2007 IS gearing up to be among the most excit-
ing semesters in CCAT’s 28-year history. After close to
three years of operating out of a temporary residence, the
time has almost arrived to begin moving into our new facility.
However, major renovation work will need to take place before
CCAT can move into its new home.
The new CCAT facility will be an integration of old and
new. With the construction of the Behavioral and Social Sciences
building on CCAT’s previous site, the Buck House (CCAT’s his-
toric home) was physically moved 75 feet down the hill, where
it was supported on blocks for the better part of two years. This
past May, the Buck House was moved for the final time, to serve
as the second floor of the new CCAT on top of a new founda-
tion. Beacom Construction, a local building firm, has been hired
by the University to complete all work on the bottom story. The
incorporation of the old Buck House into the new facility will
double the square footage of the CCAT headquarters, while also
expanding the number and size of CCAT’s ever-popular work-
shops, classes and seminars.
Carl Coffey, the Vice President of Administrative Affairs at
HSU, has kindly agreed to allow students and community mem-
bers to gain hands-on experience in renovating the 80-year old
Buck House. From mid-January to mid-May of 2007, CCAT will
be offering workshops on how green design will be integrated
into the construction and renovation of the new CCAT facility. A
The Energy Detective
Ben Mattio
H
AVE YOU EVER wondered just how much energy your con-
servation efforts were actually saving? Ever wonder how
much it costs to leave your computer on all day? Have
you ever wondered if everything was turned off on your way out
the door?
CCAT is excited to partner with HSU’s Green Campus Pro-
gram in an effort to increase energy awareness and conservation.
CCAT will be receiving an energy-monitoring device, called TED,
with an interactive display and instructions.
What is the Green Campus Program?
The Green Campus Program is a student-led outreach program
linked across twelve UC and CSU campuses in California under the
authority of a non-profit organization called The Alliance to Save
Energy. The program is leading the way toward campus sustain-
ability by bridging the divide between students and institutional
energy costs. The program has been made possible through grants
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wide range of green construction skills will be covered, from the
wiring and mounting of solar panels, to the installation of cellu-
lose insulation and the application of environmentally-friendly
paints. In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge about green
building techniques, participants in these weekly workshops
will also delve into aspects of conventional construction, such
as hanging and mudding sheetrock on the walls of the second
story, repairing leaky skylights, and installing doors, tiling, and
finish trim.
CCAT is very fortunate to have these workshops facili-
tated by local contractors who specialize in environmentally-
preferable construction techniques. Paul Bias, the owner of
Organic House Construction, will be leading the majority of
the workshops. Ben Scurfield of Scurfield Solar will be hosting
workshops on the electrical wiring of the new CCAT facility and
the installation of the solar electric and solar hot water systems.
Due to space and supervision constraints, the number of par-
ticipants in the hands-on workshops will be limited to approxi-
mately one dozen people. However, informational seminars
corresponding to the applied workshops will also be offered
for those seeking general knowledge on the technologies being
installed in the new CCAT facility.
The chance to literally rebuild one’s headquarters from
the ground up comes rarely in the history of an organization.
This process is all the more exciting because, at CCAT, experi-
ential learning opportunities for students and the general com-
munity are a fundamental part of our mission. We are elated to
be able to empower workshop participants to gain practical
knowledge on environmentally appropriate construction, while
simultaneously helping to reconstruct HSU’s internationally-re-
nowned demonstration home for sustainable living. ❇
and funding from the Pubic Utilities, which collect funds from the
ratepayers themselves. This is a prime example of taxpayer money
working to increase campus sustainability here at HSU.
What is the Energy Detective
The Energy Detective (TED) is an energy-monitoring device for
your home or business. TED measures the total amount of elec-
tricity being used in your home or business in real-time. It presents
this information to you on a small, easily-understood display that
can be plugged into any outlet. TED shows you the real-time en-
ergy use, the total energy use for that day, and the monthly history
totals in both kilowatts (kW) and dollars ($).
Why do we need TED?
Green Campus is installing TED in three locations on the HSU cam-
pus: one at CCAT, one at the Multicultural Center, and one at the
Youth Education Services (YES) House. Each building will have
a TED with an interactive display depicting for students, faculty
and staff:
• The real-time total energy usage and associated costs
• An explanation of kilowatts (kW) and kilowatt-hours (kWh)
• A monthly history of energy use totals
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• An average “Nighttime Load”
• Energy saving tips
• An explanation of how TED works, and more.
CCAT expects TED to quantify our energy conservation ef-
forts, promote energy conservation, and serve as an interactive
learning tool. With TED keeping us informed of our energy use, we
will save money, reduce our ecological footprint and decrease
the demand on our solar PV system. TED is an essential tool for
anyone who lives in, or is planning a solar-powered home. By
reducing your energy consumption first, the size and cost of your
PV system can also be reduced—after all, it’s cheaper to save a
watt of electricity than to produce one with PV panels.
How does TED work?
TED measures the energy consumed by your entire home at your
home’s electric panel. It transfers this information over existing
power lines in your home. Plug TED into any outlet and it receives
——Gallery, from page 1
When, How and Why?...
Do I dare say when? The new meeting room should be open
(really cross your fingers on this one, okay?) as a gallery to dis-
play student work in the Fall of 2007. Being in close proximity to
the new Behavioral and Social Sciences Building, CCAT will be
more visible and centrally-located, allowing more exposure to
the campus community than ever before. Students, faculty and
staff alike will be able to see student art, and then attend a lecture
on renewable energy, or a thermal-curtain workshop.
So how is this happening? Certainly the co-directors don’t
have time to work on creating an art gallery, in addition to build-
ing a new house, managing 20 employees, running classes, and
saving the world…? Knowing the life of a co-director, it’s not
entirely unlikely that they would be ambitious enough to pursue
such an endeavor on top of all their other responsibilities. Luck-
ily, six Art History students were motivated and inspired to take
it on. Krystal Rogers, Mary Hackett, Lara Lenta, Seth Magnuson,
Andrea Romero, and Kristin Hadley, as part of a group project
for their Public Art History class, are working on making this a
reality. With the goal to provide more opportunities for students
to display their art on campus and in the community, they have
been working out the logistics of making CCAT a kick-butt gallery
space to give art students more opportunities to show their work
on campus.
The Student Access Gallery currently maintains and oper-
ates four gallery spaces for students to display their work: Stu-
dent Business Services, the Karshner Lounge (outside the Kate
Buchanan Room), the Foyer (outside the art department), and the
Rees Bullen Gallery. CCAT will be the fifth gallery space, adding a
whole new gallery for students to show work! Woo hoo! To show
more student art in the community we are also working with local
businesses on an “HSU Window Art” project. Stay tuned for more
information.
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the signal and gives you the information in dollars and kilowatts
just like your power bill. It even has an optional alarm setting to
let know when you have surpassed preset energy limits. The TED
transmitter needs to be wired to your electric panel by a qualified
electrician.
TED will pay for itself
TED currently costs $140, but will pay for itself quickly. We believe
that, given the ability to monitor our personal energy use, we will
find considerable savings on our power bill. The simple payback
for the purchase of TED will be determined by the extent of our
conservation efforts. If we at CCAT can conserve 15% of a $120
electric bill, TED will save us $24/month, and pay for itself in six
months. The more energy we are able to conserve, the faster TED
will be paid for.
CCAT is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by TED. ❇
Nitty Gritty
Artwork displayed at CCAT is encouraged but not required to
include a social or environmental theme. If all goes according to
plan, then SAG directors will begin accepting applications dur-
ing late Spring Semester 2007 for the CCAT gallery. They will also
be requesting additional funding through Associated Students
for another stipend “preparitor” position who would be respon-
sible for properly installing art every month at the CCAT gallery
while meeting SAG standards. Art will be selected by the SAG
staff in collaboration with at least one CCAT representative.
This is an opportune moment to integrate CCAT with other
departments that have a tendency to get overlooked sometimes
(can we say art classes?). Within the past two or three years, CCAT
has made a conscious effort to incorporate more art students into
the program by receiving IRA (instructionally related activities)
fee monies for student projects in Directed Study for painting
and sculpture. So far, this has resulted in the creation of a mural
on the north side of the Buck House and two metal sculptures
displayed on CCAT’s grounds. Providing opportunities for artists
to get involved at CCAT is good for CCAT, because art students
can help put difficult-to-explain topics like Appropriate Tech-
nology into more meaningful and emotional terms that people
can relate to. Plus, people like art; the more opportunities people
have to share creativity, the more inspired people become, and
the easier it is to create community and make positive change in
the world. This is cool for artists because it gives them another
opportunity to display their work in public and creates more op-
portunities for dialogue and exchange between students of dif-
ferent disciplines. Plus, their works are in a place that’s visited by
people from all over the country and the world! Sounds like a
win-win situation to me!
If you are interested in helping find funding to install track
lighting and a wire hanging system for the gallery, or if you have any
questions, please contact CCAT Co-Director Beckie Menton (707-
826-3551) or SAG director Britta Gudmunson (707-826-4149). ❇
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——LEED, from page 1
measures taken with the construction. Some categories are fairly
flexible, and it is possible to get the points in a number of ways.
Other categories are very specific, like purchasing FCS Smartwood
for use in your project, or purchasing a certain percentage of your
energy from green sources.
Greening up construction is at the forefront of environmen-
tal issues in America right now, and LEED provides a good start-
ing point for the process of standardization. Standardizing green
building is useful because it provides certain criteria for which
all green builders can strive. As with the organic produce move-
ment, there is value in knowing that those people who claim they
have grown food organically really did meet a certain set of stan-
dards that qualify them as organic.
However, like the organic certification process, there are
flaws in the LEED certification process. The major flaw encoun-
tered here at CCAT was with the method for achieving points.
Some points, as mentioned before, are very flexible and allow
for creativity in application. Some points, however, are very rigid,
and a building can be disqualified from achieving certain points
based on its location alone. Also, things that we at CCAT would
consider ‘green building practices’, i.e. incorporating reclaimed
and salvaged materials into construction, may not be recognized
by LEED. However, you can almost always purchase a new mate-
rial and qualify for certain points that way, necessitating money
spent and new production instead of recycled materials.
LEED certification is nonetheless very important to us at
CCAT, because green building falls in line with our underlying mis-
sion of living lightly on the earth. Thankfully, it is easy for us here
to qualify for many of the points, as they were things we would
do anyway, i.e. managing waste on the construction site, using ef-
ficient insulation and windows to increase energy efficiency, and
using ‘clean’ energy (e.g. CCAT’s solar panel system).
For more information on what CCAT is do-
ing to meet LEED standards, please read “Heating Up
the Buck House” on the next page. Also, stop by CCAT and take a
look at our new facility, or come by on Friday at 2 p.m. for a tour.
For more information on LEED certification or the US Green Build-
ing Council, please check out their website at usgbc.org. ❇

Dirty Work in Progress

Sara Dykman

T
HREE YEARS AGO, standing at the bottom of our new site, I
remember seeing a jungle of ivy and thorns—a non-native
paradise. Now as I stand at the bottom of the hill I see fruit
trees in transitional sunny zones, native berries in the native for-
est, and herbs in the herb spiral. Standing here I am seeing the
grounds of CCAT return to its former glory, with the potential to
surpass everyone’s wildest dreams.
This semester began with a real push to incorporate cover
crops in many potential planting sites, so as to begin the arduous
task of turning our clay site into fertile soil. In the tradition of CCAT,
we decided to try a bit of everything: vetch, oats, rye, fava beans
and clover. To feed hungry passers-by, we did not forget to plant
garlic, cilantro and greens. I had the pleasure of planting a peach
tree in the new site, too. In five or ten years that peach tree will be
providing CCAT with some amazing peaches. With the rains starting
up, it’s time to dive into (pun intended) planning the grounds.
CCAT is working to create a plan for the future of the
grounds. Many important things need to be considered: solar
access, irrigation, edible plants, medicinal plants, nitrogen fixers
and accessibility. This is an exciting time to talk with the commu-
nity—to gain insight into what grows well here. It’s also exciting
to grow things here that people haven’t yet tried. CCAT continues A plan of the grounds includes: Living Roof; Terraced Gardens;
to teach me many wonderful things about gardening and perma- Herb Spirals; Yurt; Natural Wall; Pond; Edible Forest Zone; Native
culture. I’m excited to see the grounds continue to transform and Plant Zone; Outdoor Classroom; Rainwater Catchment; Mainte-
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Heating Up the Buck House
Patrick Wiley
M
EMBERS OF THE CCAT community have worked tire-
lessly over the past two years to ensure that dem-
onstration systems within the new facility are both
appropriate and practical. One such effort that has gen-
erated much discussion is the design of the new heating
system. While the heating system for the bottom story of
the new facility has been decided upon, the ideal system
for the upper story is yet to be determined. Facing end-
less possibilities, CCAT sought the advice of local heating
experts and builders during a roundtable discussion. While
the discussion was lively, informative and fun, no general
consensus on how to heat the upper story was reached.
The bottom floor of the new facility will utilize a radi-
ant floor heating system, consisting of plastic tubing materi-
al, called PEX, which will be incorporated into the concrete
slab of the bottom story. The PEX tubing serves as a conduit
for the flow of hot water, the heat of which is transferred to
the floor, and then radiates out into the room. Radiant floor
systems are extremely efficient because they operate at rela-
tively low temperatures. For example, typical radiant floor
systems operate at around 135° Fahrenheit, whereas hot wa-
ter baseboard systems operate at roughly 165° Fahrenheit.
Additionally, radiant floor systems heat objects rather than
air, eliminating concerns related to indoor air quality.
Heating options considered for the upper story of
the Buck House include fan coils, radiators, baseboard heat
and a radiant floor system. Finding a system compatible
with both the CCAT budget and mission has proven to be
a difficult task. The least expensive system to install would
be the a baseboard system. However, the high operating
temperature characteristic of baseboard heat would neces-
sitate the installation of temperature-regulating mixing valves
on our boiler. Having a system that regulates two drastically
different operating temperatures reduces overall efficiency
and wastes energy. The most energy-efficient heating sys-
tem for the new CCAT house would be a single temperature
radiant floor system on both floors. However, this option is
both costly and would require significant alteration of the
floor upstairs. It is for these reasons that CCAT has decided
to postpone installing a heating system upstairs until renova-
tions and construction are complete. This will allow us to
reassess our budget and provide time to solicit donations.
Like many other discussions, opinions on how to best
heat the Buck House often reflect personal philosophies
about appropriate technology and visions about CCAT’s
role as a demonstration house. The system that is ultimately
selected will probably be the decision of future CCAT com-
munity members. In the meantime, stay warm everyone!
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Sowing the Seeds of Knowledge
As part of our mission, CCAT takes the skills we’ve cultivated in
our campus community and puts them to work in the community
at large. We are just one of many places where you can go to
learn, teach, network and support Humboldt County. Check it
out!
Arcata Educational Farm
AEF provides fresh, organic fruits and vegetables to Community
Supported Agriculture (CSA) and Farmer’s Market customers. AEF
is a student-run 1.6-acre organic farm located in Arcata’s Bayside
Park (Classes offered through HSU). Volunteers welcome. For
more information call 707-825-1777.
Redwood Peace & Justice Center
The RPJC is a non-profit community program “. . . committed to
education and action in human rights, social justice, and nonvio-
lence.” Space and resources are available to local organizations
and community members. For more information call 707-826-
2511 or visit www.rpjc.net.
Humboldt Peak Oil Action Group
Join members of the Humboldt County community as we engage
in proactive planning and information sharing on how Humboldt
County can thrive in the wake of declining world petroleum sup-
plies. Monthly meetings are held at the Arcata Community Cen-
ter’s Senior Room on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m..
For more information, email peakoil@redwoodenergy.org.
Library Bike Program
The Library Bike Program utilizes a checkout system in which
community members lease used, restored bikes for $20 (money
refunded upon return of bike). Also offered are workshops in
bicycle repair and maintenance. For more information call 707-
822-3759 and ask for Bill.
Northcoast Environmental Center
The NEC is a non-profit organization that is at the forefront of
the local environmental movement. Their monthly publication,
ECONEWS, documents local and national environmental issues
and events. For more Information call: 707-822-6918 or visit
www.necandeconews.to
Youth Educational Services
Y.E.S supports Humboldt State University students in creating
and implementing volunteer programs that provide service to
community members in need. Visit the Y.E.S. House on campus
at House 91, Humboldt State University. For more information call
707-826-4965 or email yes@humboldt.edu.
Potawot Health Village
PHV is a project of United Indian Health Services (UIHS) that pro-
vides volunteers valuable hands-on experience while helping to
support the project. Volunteer opportunities include working on
the 20-acre Restoration Area, the 2-acre organic garden or the
herb garden. Workshops on organic gardening, land restoration
and nutrition are also available. For more information call 707-
826-8476 and ask for Ed Mata or Eric Johnson.
 CCAT’s Spring 2007 Courses
Course Descriptions for Environmental Science and Engineering
Courses to be Offered Through CCAT:
ENGR280: Intro to Wastewater Treatment (1)
Facilitated by Patrick Wiley. Monday 6-7:30
This eight week seminar is an introduction to various biological
wastewater treatment systems, pumps, process control param-
eters, dewatering equipment, and laboratory procedures.
ENGR280: Sustainable Technology Seminar (1)
Facilitated by Beckie Menten and Patrick Wiley.
Wednesdays 1-4.
This seven week seminar series will cover a range of technolo-
gies and their applications in the community. Potential topics
include green building, community agriculture, gray water sys-
tems, alternative energy, biodiesel as a fuel, and more.
ENGR280: Lost Arts of Living (1)
Facilitated by Beckie Menten and Niki Beckman.
Tuesday 2-5.
An eight week series of experiential and exploratory workshops
covering skills, crafts, and natural patterns that are no longer
commonly practiced. Potential topics include shelter building,
fire building, food preservation, and more.
ENGR280: Appropriate Technology and Kids
Facilitated by Beckie Menten and Niki Beckman.
February 24-25, 10-4.
A weekend workshop for aspiring and practicing environ-
mental educators. Learn techniques for teaching Appropriate
The Campus Center for Appropriate Technology
HSU, Jenkins House 99
Arcata, CA 95521
http://www.humboldt.edu/~ccat
ccat@humboldt.edu (707) 826-3551
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Technology concepts to kids through hands-on and interactive
activities.
ENGR480: Permaculture Lecture Series.
Facilitated by Tatton White. Time TBD.
This fourteen week course will cover the fundamentals of per-
maculture-sustainable systems design through reading and dis-
cussion of permaculture literature, focus projects, and surveys
or technologies and permaculture systems.
ENVS480: Herbalism (1)
Learn the use of herbs as medicine, and how they can be used
to maintain better health. Learn herb cultivation and propaga-
tion, herbal remedy creation, and alternative healing methods.
ENVS280: Design Team (1)
Facilitated by the CCAT Co-Directors. Tuesday 5-7.
This class will provide students with hands-on experience, ex-
ploring the design and construction possibilities for the new
CCAT facility and grounds. Students will select green building
materials, design and construct Appropriate Technology sys-
tems, and further the LEED certification process for CCAT.
ENVS280: Organic Gardening (1)
Facilitated by Niki Beckman and Kiva Mahoney.
Eight week class, Tuesdays, TBD.
This course teaches small-scale food production, without the
use of chemicals. Gain hands-on experience in soil prepara-
tion, plant propagation, garden planning, greenhouse manage-
ment, and more.
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Arcata, CA 95521