Hello everyone,

Permaculture is really taking a strong footing this fall.  Change is a coming and your all invited.  Please show your support for building a more just, sustainable future by joining us these next few weeks at these various events.  Build Community, Have Fun, and Create Change.  Have a Great Day and see you these upcoming weeks

Saturday, September 13th 9-10:30am
Seed Saving. Learn how to save seed from many of our familiar (and not so familiar) vegetables. At the Community Garden (6700 W. 83rd, corner of Dunbarton & 83rd, Westchester/LA 90045). Classes are free and open to all.

Sunday, Sept. 14, 6pm
Movie "The End of Suburbia" followed by community discussion.(6700 W. 83rd, corner of Dunbarton & 83rd, Westchester/LA 90045) Free and open to all.

Monday, September 15th 7pm, 6pm Potluck
Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands, Slide show & Lecture with Brad Lancaster
Santa Monica Main Library, Multi-purpose Room, 2nd Floor, FREE
601 Santa Monica Blvd, parking on 7th & Santa Monica Blvd
PLEASE BRING A COPY OF BRAD'S BOOK, Purchase it here.

Saturday, September 20th 9am-5pm
"Designing the Transition" - a full day conference exploring the Transition concept (6700 W. 83rd, corner of Dunbarton & 83rd, Westchester/LA 90045) $50 PLEASE PREREGISTER FOR THIS SESSION

Sunday, September 21st 12-5pm
Westside Permaculture Festival Enjoy a Community Potluck, Natural Cob Building Workshop,Permaculture Design Class with Larry Santoyo, Seed Planting and Sales, Live Art, and so much more!! Sustainable Works & Santa Monica College 1744 Pearl Street, Santa Monica, Free

Thursday, September 25th 7pm
Movie: THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
Following the collapse of cheap oil, supplied by the former Soviet Union, communities across Cuba rebuilt their quality of life. This mesmerizing film shows how Cuba survived and prospered in spite of their decreased dependence on imported energy. A clear account of sustainable practices improving community life. 601 Santa Monica Blvd, parking on 7th & Santa Monica Blvd, Free

Thursday, September 25, 7-9pm
Peak Oil Community Discussion - the first followup event to the Transition conference (6700 W. 83rd, corner of Dunbarton & 83rd, Westchester/LA 90045)

Saturday, September 27 9-10:30am
Organic Pest Control. Snails, slugs, aphids, cutworms, how do you keep these pests at bay without all those toxic chemicals? At the Community Garden (6700 W. 83rd, corner of Dunbarton & 83rd, Westchester/LA 90045). Classes are free and open to all.

Saturday, September 27 9am-5:30pm
Introduction to the Ecology of Leadership Program Organized by the Regenerative Design Institute Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara Participation is free with pre-registration, or $25 at the door. email westsidepermies@gmail.com to organize carpool  Click here for more information about the program.

Saturday, October 4th 10am-4pm 2 day event
Essentials of Permaculture Garden Design Principles and Design with the Grow Food Party Crew Ventura, CA $25-$50 Sliding Scale for both days, Register at Devin@abundanceinbalance.com
email westsidepermies@gmail.com to organize carpool

Sunday, October 5th 10am-4pm 2 day event
Essentials of Permaculture Garden Design Garden Creation with Grow Food Party Crew Ventura, CA $25-$50 Sliding Scale for both days, Register at Devin@abundanceinbalance.com
email westsidepermies@gmail.com to organize carpool





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