THE LIST BELOW grew out the GLBD 2009 Conference. If you are interested in exploring or joining one of these groups, please e-mail the group’s convener.

Green Building
This group is a discussion group about green building. Green building encompasses many different areas such as: energy reduction, renewable energy, water efficiency, indoor air quality, proximity to mass transit and community, community development with all levels of income, reusing sites, buildings and materials, and the beauty of buildings. Two programs that we can discuss are the US Green Building Council's LEED programs and the Living Building Challenge as well as other good programs.
Convener: Charles Peters chass22@gmail.com

Michigan Young Farmer Coalition
The Michigan Young Farmer Coalition is a not-for-profit organization working to empower Michigan communities through viable agricultural stewardship. We are young growers and our supporters living, learning and working in Michigan as farmers, permaculturalists, urban and community gardeners. We will foster the burgeoning community of experienced young growers, provide support, and facilitate action toward an abundant future. Weekly meetings and simultaneous potlucks (A2, Detroit, Lansing) every month; join our mailing list for specific dates.
Convener: Alexis Bogdanova-Hanna www.michiganyoungfarmercoalition.org contact@michiganyoungfarmercoalition.org

Permaculture Study Group
We are reading and discussing David Holmgren's, Permaculture Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability. We meet on the first Sunday of each month, 2:00pm. At this point we are meeting at the Brewsters, 1443 Seyburn, Detroit.
Convener: Helen Brewster aa3488@wayne.edu

Race, Food and Resistance
This group is working to build a just, inclusive, anti-racist food system and city of Detroit. We are currently engage in transformative dialogue and work towards our goal. All are welcome and encouraged to join us.
Convener: Lisa Richter earthlisa@gmail.com

Rain Water Management
Our group is interested in acquiring and sharing expertise and best practices in the field of storm water/rainwater management. We intend to construct a demonstration project that illustrates the effective management of rainwater as a resource to be conserved and used, rather than a problem requiring disposal. Next steps are still to be determined. We do not have a regular meeting time or place. This group is open to everyone.
Convener: Jon Brewster jonbrewster42@gmail.com