'A Taste of Permaculture' - Day of Lectures & Workshops (Edmonton)
Permaculture is a practical and scientific approach to designing sustainable human habitats by following nature's patterns to yield an abundance of food, fibre and energy.
According to David Suzuki...
"What permaculturists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet."
WHO?
Permaculture is for anyone! Especially if you are interested in: gardening, growing food, organics, environmental sustainability, community building, food security, alternative energy / transportation, resilience, green architecture / design, rehabilitating damaged land, reducing dependence on oil, transition communities etc.
WHAT?
"A Taste of Permaculture" is a full day of workshops, lectures and community building, including:
- "The Big Picture" keynote by Ron Berezan (The Urban Farmer)
- Urban animal husbandry (chickens & bees!)
- Permaculture & youth
- Edible plants/trees for urban lots
- Plus 'Pecha Kucha' style presentations on garden design, farming and community building!
WHERE?
Pleasantview Community Hall
10860 57 Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
HOW?
Pre-registration required: $35
Early bird registration: $30 (by Apr.15)
ONLINE REGISTRATION & MORE INFO:
http://edpermaculture.ning.com/events/a-taste-of-permaculture
