Value-based solutions to the conflicts inherent in Sustainable Development
This presentation models a solution to the inherent conflicts in sustainable community development, providing organizations with a framework to guide development toward flourishing and away from conflict. Building on Scott Campbell's Planner’s Triangle, this model identifies three primary conflicts: the resource conflict, which involves balancing economic growth with environmental protection; the property conflict, which entails maintaining natural capital while promoting social sustainability; and the development conflict, which focuses on encouraging economic growth while enhancing equity The Tetrahedron expands this model to transcend conflict and reframe sustainability as flourishing.
Dr. Michael Ferber has been wrestling with the concept of "Sustainability" for decades, beginning from the perspective of a county planner and a Professor in an Urban and Regional Planning course at West Virginia University in the early 2000s. He moved to Canada in 2008 to become Director of Environmental Studies at The King's University in Edmonton, AB, where he continued to help students think through the complexities of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Yearly Events
These are the events PRI has every year
Fruit Trees 101 by Dan Vorhis of Muscle and Arm Farm, this series of hands-on classes are great for beginners looking to grow their own fruit. January to April
Tree Selection and Care - This class helps you decide which fruit trees are right for you to grow here on Whidbey Island.
Pruning - Covers what tools you need and how to care for them, as well as the techniques and training needed.
Bench Grafting - Learn how to properly graft scion wood to rootstock.
Soil 101 - Learn what soil is best for the garden you aim to create.
Prairie Days in May
Take guided tours of the prairie and the native plant center, learn about the birds, and purchase your own native plants for growing at home. Free and Family Friendly.
Whidbey Island Cider Festival in late September
Free entertainment including the Shifty Sailors, and free activities for children and adults. Food for purchase from food trucks. And the main event - cider tasting from cideries for those who purchase a tasting glass and drink tokens.
Raptor Days in October
Raptor Days will be back in October. Bring a jacket as we never know what the weather will bring.
Seed Collection for Volunteers
Help us in our work by collecting seeds from the prairie and nearby properties for propagation and research. A great chance to volunteer outside.
