In a world fraught with uncertainty, an empowered and resilient local community is the best defense; it’s a damn good offense, too. Join Evolver NYC and The Commons for an evening of learning, sharing and networking as we explore some vital tools and techniques that we can implement today for a sustainable tomorrow.

*Social ontologist Mark Schwimmer, in the evening’s keynote presentation, will explain why mental and emotional resilience are the essential foundations for the rest of the resilience revolution.
*Adam Horwitch, urban permaculture designer and rooftop farmer, will give a quick how-to on rooftop gardening.
*Jim Fischer, Gotham City Honey Co-op and NYC Beekeepers Meetup, will give us a haiku version of beekeeping.
*Bok, bok, bok. Learn how to raise chickens with Owen Taylor, Training and Livestock Coordinator for Just Food.
*Barry Schwartz will share with us the benefits of sprouting and tempeh.
*Renee Vogelsang, Food & Water Watch, will clue us in on tactics for fighting corporate control of life’s basics.
*Tyler Caruso, Environmental Planner and Designer, will explain the basics of rainwater harvesting.
*Master Composter Stella Fiore will demonstrate how worms create black gold.
*Vandra Thornorn, of Vokashi fame, will explain the mysteries of EM composting.
*Meet Dreamriver Press, an independent publisher of books focused on creating positive change.
*See how the Green Bus Tour is taking resiliency on the road.
*Drinks, food, music and healing - vegan treats by Organic Bliss, reiki by Steve Urban!