Westside Permaculture Gatherings
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One lawn down, couple million more to go...
Greetings!
With the help of some hard working neighbors and friends, a lawn was removed the other day from a home in the Pico neighborhood of Santa Monica. May we have a moment of silence for the grass that lost its life on that day.
Now let's celebrate and boogie!!! One resource consuming lawn gone, one beautiful and productive garden to take its place. There are many more to go, how about we start with yours, go ahead, go outside and tear your lawn out and plant a fruit tree or some tasty veggies. Its easy.
Now read on to find out what's happening this week in the LA Permaculture world.
Sean
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Film Series: The Future of Food
Join us for a screening of The Future of Food on Thursday, October 23 at
7:00 p.m. This documentary offers
an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled,
genetically modified foods that have quietly filled grocery store shelves for
the last decade. The film also explores alternatives to industrial
agriculture, offering organic and sustainable practices as real solutions to
today's farm crisis.
Please
bring non-GMO contaminated foods to share in a community potluck before
the film. Presented by the Santa Monica Main Library and Westside
Permaculture Gatherings.
Film Screening will take place in the MLK Auditorium of the Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica.
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Hands on Rainwater Harvesting Fun 
This Saturday, Oct 25, we'll discover several different ways to "harvest" our winter rainwater bounty. Learn what we'll be doing at the Community Garden. See various models of tanks. And, for the main part of the day, participate in an installation of an experimental rainwater harvesting system at the Garden.
We'll be digging rainwater infiltration pits to irrigate our new citrus trees. Please come dressed to work in the garden. Tools will be provided. A limited supply of gloves is available, so if you have favorites, you might bring them along.
Event begins at 9am with discussion, followed shortly by installation. Leaders for the day will be John Tikotsky, ASLA, and Joanne Poyourow, Environmental Change-Makers.
Event is free and open to all. It's a great event for teen energy,
too! 9am till completion (perhaps 2.5-3 hours?), The Community Garden at Holy Nativity, 6700 W. 83rd, Westchester (Los Angeles 90045). (310) 670-4777 www.EnviroChangeMakers.org
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Permaculture Around the World 
Sustainable Habitats hosts the second in the
series "Permaculture Around the World" on Monday, October 27
with Michal Vital, Israeli Architect and Eco-builder, speaking
about her involvement with the non-profit BUSTAN, in the Negev Desert
of Israel.
The word "bustan"
refers to a fruit-yielding orchard in both Hebrew and Arabic and
symbolizes the work of Bustan
(www.bustan.org ). It is a
partnership of Jewish and Arab eco-builders, architects, academics, and
farmers promoting social and environmental justice in Israel/Palestine
with a focus on the Bedouin villages of the Negev Desert. BUSTAN
utilizes the principles of permaculture and non-violent direct action
across ethnic divides.
The event takes place at the Santa Monica Public Library, 601
Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica , on Monday, October 27, 7-9pm,
2008. No reservations are required, fundraiser donation for
BUSTAN $10. For more information please email David Kahn
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Community Updates
Your Ocean Needs You
State of Our Ocean Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, October 23rd @ 6pm
Find
out what dangers are affecting our oceans and what we can do about it.
This will be an opportunity to hear from experts as well as voice your
own opinion on possible solutions. (Tell them about Rainwater
Harvesting)
Guest speakers include Kirsten James from Heal the
Bay, Tom Ford from Santa Monica Baykeepers and Marcus Erikson from The
Algalita Foundation.
Westminster Ave Elementary, 1010 Abbott Kinney Blvd in Venice.
Santa Monica Garden Registry
The
City of Santa Monica is currently exploring the possibility of
developing a program where private home owners would partner with
interested gardeners to use a portion of their property to grow
vegetables and flowers. Contact rich.rollins@ smgov.net
If you live in LA or surrounding communities, you can contact Gabriela@cscommunites.org
Santa Monica Rain Harvest Rebate Program
The City of Santa Monica is now offering rebates on rainwater harvesting equipment and supplies. Harvesting rainwater from your rooftop protects the
Santa Monica
Bay, safeguards drinking
water supplies, and adds a little excitement into to
your life and landscape - and can put money in your
pocket. Learn more here.
Have more you want to add, send us an email at westsidepermies@gmail.com.
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How Are We Doing?
Like what you see? Want to see more? Have a workshop proposal that you would like to lead for the community? Whatever it is, share it, we're all ears. Send an email to westsidepermies@gmail.com to share what's on your mind.
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We are looking for donations to support future events. Community change takes community support, so DONATE
today.
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