Hello SLO Permaculture Community,
With humanity and our planet at a crossroads and facing unprecedented ecological and social challenges, now more than ever leaders and people from all sectors – from grassroots activists, to business leaders, to government officials – are joining together to collaborate and build more thriving, resilient, and regenerative communities. Let’s do the same here!
Here is a collection of permaculture action and events to celebrate this summer & fall. Come be part of the Solution Revolution!
June 10 – Water Wise presentation at SLO Botanical Garden at 1pm – Water saving efforts like harvesting rainwater and utilizing gray water system will be discussed at Harvest and Reuse Your Water with Mladen Bandov, water resource engineer. The cost is $10, or $5 for garden members, and a free docent-led tour will follow. To find out more go to www.slobg.org
June 15 - Calling all SLO water protectors - Protect SLO Water needs you to a stand up to Big Oil and say no to sacrificing our water for toxic oil waste injection. On June 15 the San Luis Obispo Superior Court will hear a precedent-setting water case that could determine the fate of SLO County’s underground water. Enforcement of protections for our groundwater rests on this decision. Protect Price Canyon is holding a water rally at 8:00 am at the SLO Courthouse, 1035 Palm Street prior to the hearing at 9:00 a.m. They need SLO residents to WEAR BLUE and PACK THE COURTROOM. More info here
June 21 – Film on CA water politics: Biodiversity First! is bringing a National Geographic documentary to the Palm Theatre, 817 Palm Street, SLO 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 21 entitled “Water & Power: A California Heist.” The film tells the story of how a handful of water barons gained control of the state’s most precious resource, while drought left local homeowners with dry wells. A Q&A with Adam Keats, attorney with the Center for Food Safety, will be held following the film. The film is directed by Academy Award winner Alex Gibney and Emmy Award winner Marina Zenovich. This is a free event sponsored by Biodiversity First!, SLO’s newest activist environmental nonprofit organization, who speaks for those with no voice. Watch the trailer here.
June 24 – Summer Planting Party at Our Global Family Farm 10am – 12noon at City Farm 1221 Calle Joaquin Road in SLO.
Come and plant corn, melons and other indigenous crops for the summer season. Bring your drum for a drum circle. Our Global Family is our permaculture demo site in our area featuring Food Forest of edible plants from around the four corners of the globe.
June 24 – July 15 – Sustainable Vocations Summer Program for Youth at Quail Springs http://www.quailsprings.org/programs/program-calendar/ This interdisciplinary program for youth ages 15–19 focuses on teaching permaculture ethics and principles as they relate to ecological and social justice, community, and place-based culture. The program includes hands-on skill building, small group mentorship, and culminates in an integrated ecological-social-creative design project. Participants will receive Quail Springs’ Ethical Design Certification for Ecological & Social Justice. http://www.quailsprings.org/programs/permaculture/sustainable-vocations/
July 11-14 – FARMGIRLS Summer Camp for women and girls of all ages. 8am – 12noon Tuesday – Friday. Cost is $150
Flyer is attached. Registration is now open until 4th of July: http://www.permaculture.us.com/farmgirls/farmgirls-summer-camp
FARMGIRLS Summer Camp is Girl Power for our Future Food System in that women and girls of all ages are coming together to create Regenerative, Healthy, Local, and Resilient farms. Our unique camp engages girls in being resilient, strong, healthy and capable of doing what they set their hearts upon, including:
Farm Work – planting, watering, weeding, harvesting
Playtime – singing, dancing, drama, skits, music making
Arts & Crafts – sculptures, painting, floral arranging
Nature Connection – circle way, hikes, cooperative games
Food Preparation – healthy cooking ideas and snacks
October 6 & 7 – Growing Edible Education Symposium at Rancho El Chorro Conference Center
The Third Annual Growing Edible Education, (GEE), Symposium is now open for Early Registration thru August. https://www.geesymposium.org/ This important event brings together schools and organizations that support the farm to school, and school garden efforts in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties. The GEE Symposium unites diverse stakeholders such as schools, outside agencies, and farm businesses to promote and support Farm to School activities. Flyer and Sponsorship Packet is attached. Please share.
October 5 – 8 - Building Resilient Communities Permaculture Convergence - TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!! REGISTER AT EARLY BIRD PRICES. We're excited to gather together with our NorCal (& beyond) community to celebrate and take action at the 12th annual Building Resilient Communities Permaculture Convergence!
You already know the program will be excellent, register now: http://permacultureconvergence.com/get-tickets/
We're also accepting workshop submissions: http://permacultureconvergence.com/workshop-application/
And there are opportunities to work-trade for your ticket as well: http://permacultureconvergence.com/volunteer-worktrade-app…/
SEE YOU AT THE CONVERGENCE this October!
*If you or your organization are interested in supporting The Convergence and our impact, please contact Partners@permacultureconvergence.com to learn about mutually-beneficial partnership, sponsorship, and mentorship opportunities
From: Permaculture Action Network [mailto:contact=permacultureaction.org@mail241.suw16.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of Permaculture Action Network
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 10:01 AM
To: treelees@charter.net
Subject: Permaculture Action Summer!: Permaculture Courses, Action Days, Workshop Hubs and More
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