Table of Contents: Land Report (Number 2, June 1977)

Page 1
Spring Session Underway
A report on the arrival of the second student group and their focus on shelter design and renewable energy projects.

Schumacher Visits The Land
Dr. E. F. Schumacher tours the facilities and lectures on appropriate technology during his visit to Salina.

Page 2
Friends of the Land: 1940-1962
A historical overview of a conservation society founded in 1940 to promote soil preservation and ecological ethics.

Schumacher Becomes Honorary Board Member
Announcement of Dr. Schumacher’s acceptance of an honorary position on The Land Institute’s Board of Directors.

Nancy Miller Elected to Board
A profile of newly elected board member Nancy Miller and her contributions to environmental education.

Page 3
Learning About Wind
A student recounts their hands-on experience restoring vintage wind-powered generators for electricity and water pumping.

Board Members Attend AAAS Meetings
Board members reflect on the “Science and Change” symposium and a challenging talk by Joseph Coates on appropriate technology movements.

Do You Want to Visit The Land?
Guidelines for prospective visitors regarding appointments and the institute’s work schedule.

Page 4
Rebuilding the Library
An update on the restoration of the library following a fire, including a new classification system for environmental resources.

Page 5
Banking for the Future
A discussion on the importance of establishing a “gene bank” of native prairie wildflower seeds for ecological restoration.

The Ant and the Grasshopper
A modern fable illustrating the importance of solar energy and preparation for the energy crisis.

Page 6
The Experimental Village
A sketch and description of the student-designed village intended as a laboratory for alternative housing.

Page 7
Designing the Third Shelter
Details on the design and construction of a semi-underground house using field stone and adobe.

The Newspaper House
Progress report on an experimental structure built using bundled newspapers, chicken wire, and cement.

Page 8
Adobe in Kansas
An exploration of the history and practical application of making sun-dried mud bricks for low-cost construction.

Page 9
Special Programs at The Land
A schedule of upcoming workshops and discussions on climate, legal rights for nature, and solar collectors.

Page 10
Making Do
A reflection on the value of repurposing discarded materials like power line poles and bridge planks for construction.

About Our Photographers
Acknowledgments of Harry Mason and Terry Evans for their photographic contributions to the issue.

Page 11
A Philosophy of Materials
An essay advocating for the imaginative use of recycled materials to prepare for a future of scarcity.

Page 12
Summer and Fall Sessions
Announcements regarding dates, tuition, and application procedures for upcoming student programs.