The Seminars Left Us Smiling

Enlarge Image Image Gallery [1] It's very important to don the proper attire when you study the fine art of beekeeping. [2] Our prolific hydroponic gardens - in MOTHER's unique stackwood dome greenhouse - put on an impressive display. [3] Children found plenty of fun, activity, and entertainment at MOTHER's dynamic day camp. [4] The Pterodactyl's displayed at the Ultralight Aircraft Seminar never failed to attract more than their share of attention. [5] The practicality of a small hydroelectric plant is much easier to comprehend when you can actually see one in operation. [6] A rammed earth structure can be built quickly and easily when this many people are willing to get their hands dirty! [7] With gas prices going up, there was always a great deal of interest in MOTHER's various high-mileage vehicles. [8] Our hot dog roasts were a perfect place to make friends.

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When 1980's first Mother Earth Week ended, we discovered that. . .

Although the 20-plus days preceding our June 1980 Mother Earth Week had been marked by unseasonably hot, dry weather ... our first group of seminar attendees were greeted with a series of much needed (though at times inconvenient) thunderstorms.

It would have taken a good bit more than those few showers, however, to dampen the high spirits that the eager students had brought with them from all over this country and Canada (and even from as far away as Honduras!). The interplay of ideas—between seminar leaders and students, and among the members of almost every random group that formed . . . in lunch lines, after classes, or around the campfire—made for some positively energy-charged experiences!

LET THEM SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

In fact, after our group of visitors (who accounted for a total of 1,645 classroom seats) headed back to their homes to put their newly gained knowledge to use, MOTHER's staffers were overflowing with enthusiasm. Everyone agreed that the seminar attendees had—almost to a person—felt they'd gotten the information they came for. And seminar evaluation comments such as the following (which were culled from hundreds of similar reviews) flat warmed the cockles of our hearts!

"I learned what I wanted to know and more, and enjoyed being able to actually try things out!" (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

"I came to the seminars not knowing anything about solar heating, and when I left I had accumulated more information than I could ever have gathered by reading books. I really enjoyed it!" (Stafford, Virginia)

"The staff members were unusually people-oriented." (Jacksonville, Florida)

"I'm glad I came, and I'll come again." (Hornell, New York)

"I've gotten more than my money's worth." (Manchester, Connecticut)

"The enthusiasm of the people involved with the seminar made for a very educational and enjoyable three days." (Crestwood, Kentucky)

"I think it's marvelous that you're offering such a variety of courses, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the opportunity to meet and learn from people who are leading the way to alternatives. Thanks!" (Hot Springs, Arkansas)

"Randy Kidd does a marvelous job of supplying one with the basic information necessary to get started in homesteading. He's so practical!" (Howell, Michigan)

"We profited from the main courses, and the bonus night classes and music were great . . . my family and I were 102% satisfied." (Montrose, Pennsylvania)

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