Happy Day of Renewal and Resurrection,
Lots of events and resources to share with our Permaculture Community during Spring Break.
Enjoy the spring and all the joy that it can bring.
Teresa Tree Lees, SLO Permaculture Guild
1. Renew & Restore the Earth event
Wanted to share some of the rejuvenation and revitalization our community felt by coming together last Saturday, March 24th.
Due to all the mud that sticks around at City Farm, we relocated the Renew & Restore the Earth event to Cloisters Park in Morro Bay.
Here is a photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hl6MIA6INTDSlUCa2
2. Next Work Party at City Farm – April 14th at 9am – 12noon
We have the next beautiful opportunity to come together to support our community farm project out at City Farm in a couple of weeks.
This time we will get the chance to work on creating an outdoor kitchen area and spruce up the educational farm for spring planting.
Come be part of our regenerative farm community by coming out to our monthly work parties. Potluck at 12noon.
3. May 19th 2018–“A Taste of Spring” Fundraising Event at City Farm – 4pm – 7pm
Please join us for a glorious afternoon and evening in support of City Farm SLO. Tickets available now at https://atasteofspring.brownpapertickets.com Only a limited number are available. 4 chefs, 4 wineries, music by B and the Hive.
4. Earth Day 2018 – There is the SLO Earth Day on April 21 at Laguna Lake, Cambria Earth Day at Shamel Park on April 22nd and Spring Festival at Branch Mill Organic Farm on April 28th. Come celebrate the earth with others whenever you can!
SLO Earth Day - http://earthdayalliance.com/earth-day-2018-2/
Cambria Earth Day – https://greenspacecambria.org/events-calendar
Branch Mill Organic Farm Earth Day - https://www.facebook.com/BranchMillOrganicFarm/
5. Reverence for All Creation with the Grandmothers Council – April 20 – 21, 2018
Now more than ever the call of Grandmother Earth is being heard by millions of people around the world. We are called to rise, to learn from the wisdom of our elders, and to stand unified as one, leading a new way for the next generations.
Website: http://agewoborders.com/grandmothers-reverence-for-all-creation-event/
April 20 - The Rise of the Feminine
April 21 - The importance of Spiritual Alliances and Legacy
April 22 - Reflections and Prayers for Grandmother Earth on Earth Day
6. Cal Poly Center for Sustainability April Update
Please visit our website for details on coming events, including Cal Poly Open House on April 14. Best wishes for a happy Earth Day and fruitful spring! For links and information for all the following events and opportunities, please go to our April Announcements at: www.cfs.calpoly.edu/announcements_april.html
7. Online Permaculture Courses
1.Heather Jo Flores & Permaculture Women’s Guild PDC Course: https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9Thn/splash
2.Matt Powers, Permaculture Student: Advanced Permaculture Student Course: http://www.thepermaculturestudent.com/course-signup/the-advanced-permaculture-student-online
3.William Horvath, The Permaculture Apprentice: Creating Food Forest Guilds: https://permacultureconversion.com/guilds-join-new/
8. Santa Barbara County Greywater Guide and Integrated Resource Management Handbook is now available!
It includes contributions from Art Ludwig of Oasis Design, Brad Lancaster of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands, Barbara Wishingrad of Sweetwater Collaborative, Alison Jordan, Tyron LaFay, Fred Hunter and others - http://oasisdesign.net/greywater/handbook/
9.West Coast Natural Building Conference April 13-15, 2018
Camp Ocean Pines
1473 Randall Dr, Cambria, CA 93428
Keynote Speaker - Art Ludwig
An ecological systems designer and author with 35 years’ experience in water, wastewater systems, energy, shelter and human powered transport, Art is an innovator at the intersection of natural building and fire safety, with much to share on the subjects of integrated design and fire resistive construction. https://www.strawbuilding.org/event-2791185?CalendarViewType=0&SelectedDate=3/22/2018&ct=t(11-10-2016)
10.Abby Martin, Journalist, coming to Cal Poly on April 7, 6:30 PM Cal Poly, Room 123, Building 8, Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering
Abby Martin, host of "The Empire Files", will discuss Media Manipulation in Service to Imperialism: From Obama to Trump. In the tradition of Ida Tarbell, George Seldes, I.F. Stone, Robert Parry and Gary Webb, Abby Martin takes on the powerful and exposes the lies and corruption involved as US Imperialism marches in search of resources and wealth for the 0.01%. Abby will discuss her current work and what we can do to battle the power. http://theempirefiles.tv/.
Check out her interview with Peter Joseph, founder of the Zeitgeist Movement, and author of the book, “The New Human Rights Movement, Reinventing the Economy to End Oppression.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HwFOo5rbZA&feature=youtu.be
11. Third Annual Bee Fair Sunday, May 6 at 12 PM - 4 PM
Come to Beautify Cambria Association's Third Annual Bee Faire, Sunday afternoon May 6. See bees in action in the Observation Hive. See amazing close-up photos of bees, how colorful and beautiful they are. Kids can color and get their faces painted with bees. Learn more from speakers about how your garden can attract more bees, how to keep bees yourself, who to call if a hive swarms near you. Dress your pet as a bee for the Buzzy Pets Parade! Asking for a $10 donation, but all are welcome. Call 927-1934 or visit www.beautifycambria.org for more information.
12. FARMGIRLS Summer Camp June 26-29, 2018 at Our Global Family Village at City Farm – Sign up now and share with other families!
