Eco-Road Trip – Mountain View Cohousing Community
Mountain View Cohousing Community – Summary:
- Who: Kate Forrest
- What: Visited the Mountain View Cohousing Community in
- When: Friday, March 30
- Where: Mountain View, CA
Quick Resources:
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
Continuing on my travels, I left People Living Art, Community & Ecology (PLACE), and made it to my final planned stop for the day at Mountain View Cohousing Community, a seniors-only upscale, energy-efficient condominiums and common facilities collaborative neighborhood.
Eco-Road Trip – University of California, Davis & Town Trip
University of California, Davis & Town Trip – Summary:
- Who: N/A
- What: Toured the campus gardens at UC Davis; Went to downtown Davis for dinner and walked around the common areas
- When: Thursday, March 29
- Where: Davis, CA
Quick Resources:
- University of California Davis Webpage
- UCDavis Arboretum and Public Garden Webpage
- UCDavis Arboretum and Public Garden Facebook Page
- Davis Farmers Market Webpage
- Davis Central Park Gardens Webpage
- City of Davis – Third Street Improvements Webpage
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
After the tour of Muir Commons Community, I went to the University of California, Davis to check out some of its on-campus sustainability features – like the arboretum, gardens, and onsite agricultural programs.
Eco-Road Trip – Luther Burbank’s Experimental Farm
Luther Burbank’s Experimental Farm – Summary:
- Who: N/A
- What: Explored Luther Burbank’s Experimental Farm
- When: Thursday, March 29
- Where: Sebastopol, CA
Quick Resources:
- WSCHSGRF Luther Burbank Experiment Farm Webpage
- WSCHSGRF Luther Burbank Biography Webpage
- Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Experiment Farm Facebook Page
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
My last day in Sonoma County, I made my final stop in that area but the first for the day at Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Experimental Farm in Sebastopol, CA.
Eco-Road Trip – OSU Master Gardens & Grant’s Pass
OSU Master Gardens & Grant’s Pass – Summary:
- Who: N/A
- What: Visited the OSU Discovery Garden in Roseburg; Saw a movie, mural and the Family House in Grant’s Pass; Set up my hammock at Panther Flat Campgrounds in California
- When: Monday, March 26
- Where: Roseburg, OR / Grant’s Pass, OR / Del Norte County, California
Quick Resources:
- OSU Master Gardner’s Discovery Garden Webpage
- Douglas County Master Gardeners Facebook Page
- Douglas County Master Gardeners – Gardening Resource Webpage
- The Ultimate Hang – Hammocking Tips & Articles Webpage
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
I left Lost Valley Education & Event Center this morning – my home for the past 6-7 months – after saying my final goodbyes, hanging up a Texas flag in the community Lodge, and getting my car battery jumped (which was super stressful, but a huge relief once it started up!) (more…)