We've heard about our Watershed and Foodshed, but did you know we have a Fibershed? Learn why it matters what cloth you choose and where you acquire it.

Judith Rice-Jones shares what she has learned about the clothes we wear, the fabrics from which they’re made, and our “fibershed,” a concept originated by Rebecca Burgess. Judith is an ecological and edible gardener, master gardener, native plant master, and wildscaping instructor. 

This program was recorded at the February 22, 2019 luncheon meeting of the Pikes Peak Environmental Forum. The Forum informs the community in Colorado Springs on issues of environmental import. Our monthly luncheon meeting topics have ranged from how earthquakes can predict weather events to sustainable energy solutions. Each month we learn something we weren’t necessarily aware we needed to know, but in broadening our knowledge, we deepen our understanding of, and our connection to, the world. Learn about future luncheons at our Facebook page, or contact us to be put on the email list for meeting notifications.

Pikes Peak Environmental Forum presenting sponsors are Becky Elder the Gardener and Peak Radar.

LINKS:

Presenter's PowerPoint Slides (PDF)

Video Shown During This Presentation: Rebecca Burgess of Fibershed at RFRS Picnic

Fibershed

CalCAN Healthy Soils Program

Marin Carbon Project

Harvesting Color by Rebecca Burgess

Mountain and Plains Fibershed

Textiles West

Care What You Wear (Organic Consumers Association)

Local Food Shift magazine

SPONSORS:

Adams Bank and Trust

Art of Engineering

Becky Elder, The Gardener, LLC

Black Hills Energy

Environmental Compliance Systems

Old Town Bike Shop

PeakRadar.com

Pikes Peak Permaculture

Terra Essentials

The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.

Green Cities Coalition

Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future

Pikes Peak Environmental Forum

Pikes Peak Library District Green Team

Pikes Peak Permaculture

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