[Santa_Cruz_Permaculture] Educational Farm Tour of Quail Springs - Sunday September 27

[Quail Springs]

EDUCATIONAL FARM TOUR of Quail Springs
Sunday, September 27

Join us to learn about permaculture design, natural building, and how
sustainability touches the ground here at Quail Springs.  View a food
forest, naturally built cob home, straw bale common house, gabion and
watershed restoration, meet the milking goats, take a dip in the spring-fed
pond if you like
. And share a delicious home cooked lunch with us at the
farm!   All ages are welcome.  Carpooling encouraged. 

Quail Springs is off Highway 33 in the Cuyama Valley - about 1 hour from
Ojai, 2 hours from Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo, 1 hour from Bakersfield,
and 2.5 hours from LA.

Suggested donation: $20/adult, $5/child - includes lunch and tour. 
 
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Program Schedule - Sunday, September 27

9:30-10:00am	Arrive at Quail Springs’ gate for escort in.
(We will have someone at the gate from 9:30-10:00 am)

10:30am-2:30pm	Tour and lunch

TBA               possible Post Tour Workshop 
(possible topics: beekeeping, honey processing, raising poultry & bringing 
to the table, cheese & yogurt making)* 

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Please bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, layers of clothing for varied weather, sunhat,
water bottle
Suggestions – camera, notebook, swimsuit & towel to dip in the pond

Families with children are welcome.  Yet please be aware the Tour will
primarily be of interest to adults or teens.  Young children may require
additional support or activity.  Families are welcome to wander together.
We may be able to provide childcare during the tour by request – please
inquire in advance. 
 
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Contact with questions or updates in your plans -
farmtour at quailsprings.org or 805-886-7239

Complete RSVP info should include - name, phone AND email, number in party,
food restrictions, town you’re coming from, and carpool info (driver with
room for how many and/or willing to be a rider).   

Please indicate if you
would be interested in a Post Tour Workshop, and if so, which topics
interest you the most.