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Following are some initiatives that we are pursuing. |
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This book project, showcasing the exquisite and mind-altering artwork of Viki Kennedy (www.vikikennedy.com) is a “Things Worth Passing On” book, in which Steve Young explains how the shifting sky has resulted in the changing of our astrology “signs”. You are not what you think you are, dude! The book is complete with the new positions and dates for the Sun Signs. |
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A non-profit organization will be formed to promote and sustain nature, art, music, and sustainable business in the Upper St. John Valley. A web site will be created at www.upperstjohnvalley.org, which will present a to-scale picture including both sides of “The Valley”. The site will develop an identity by showcasing the special qualities of “The Valley” which make it unique including the international asp ect (Canada/U.S.), the fact that the river here is the longest stretch of un-dammed river east of the Mississippi, the French Culture, the long, cold, and dependable winters and associate activities (skiing, snow sledding, ice-fishing, even dog-sled racing. The Upper St. John Valley Organization will help to connect people of similar interests in the valley, hopefully establishing partnerships leading to development of local sustainable businesses. The website portal that www.upperstjohnvalley.org will offer will provide expanding opportunities, and will focusing the efforts of the hard-working and good people of “The Valley “. Imagine someone going to the site, and clicking within an Outdoor Recreation area on Bicycling, which results in stars and dates appearing on the map of The Valley which show bicycling clubs, and bicycling events. Clicking on any of these will provide additional information. The Upper St. John Valley Organization will also pursue community based nature education including monitoring programs which involve local elementary, high school, and university students in monitoring programs for such things as birds (specifically Barred Owls), amphibians, water quality, Email us at mail@upperstjohnvalley.org. and fiish (especially focused on collecting information at fish derbies such as the annual Musky fishing derby in Fort Kent. |
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Steve has approached all the towns in the Upper St. John Valley and offered to create a GIS (geographic information system) map and forest simulation model for all community owned forest land. The project will result in a GIS map which includes detailed information on community forests along with forecasts of the forest in the future, and options for management from sustainable wood harvest to provision of specific habitat types and biodiversity. The project will also include mapping of all hiking, biking, ATV, snowmobile, and other recreational trails. This will help to coordinate individual efforts to maintain or enhance recreational opportunities, and also help to coordinate efforts to ensure that landowners are given the highest respect, and assurances that their land will not be abused. |
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Tropic of Gemini, a book project with artist-extraordinaire Viki Kennedy |
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The Upper St. John Valley Organization |
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The Upper St. John Valley Community Forest Project |
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Project List |
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To contact us: One World Artisans 9 Skyway Avenue Frenchville, ME 04745 Phone: 207-543-5050 1-888-5050-art email: mail@oneworldartisans.com |
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The goal of this project include inclusion of our neighbors on the Canadian side of the river, and the establishment of a nature center and observatory on the U.S. side. This nature center would also serve as a data center for nature and environmental information in the valley. Interested in this project? Email us at mail@habitatplanning.com. |
