[Scpg] For Immediate Release: Best-selling author to speak in Arroyo Grande on solving environmental issues using natural models

[L. Santoyo]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Best-selling author to speak in Arroyo Grande on solving environmental
issues using natural models

(Arroyo Grande, CA) June 8, 2009

Toby Hemenway (http://patternliteracy.com) biologist, geneticist and author
of the best-selling permaculture design book, *Gaia's Garden: A Guide to
Home-Scale Permaculture* will be appearing at the SLO Down Pub in Arroyo
Grande *June 17th* 6pm-7pm for a lecture and book-signing of his newly
released second edition.

Permaculture is a design science that applies the understanding of how
natural systems work to the design of human systems. In *Gaia's Garden*,
Hemenway explains how one can apply that understanding to the creation of
abundant and diverse landscapes that will support the needs of both humans
and wildlife- basically, how we can help clean the air and water, restore
life and carbon to the soil to help minimize global climate change, conserve
energy, grow healthy food and minimize waste and pollution by redesigning
our patterns of development to mimic those of nature.

Hemenway's book has been hailed by pioneer mycologist Paul Stamets as "a
milestone for gardeners and landscapers—a fusion of the practical and the
visionary—using the natural intelligence of Earth’s symbiotic communities to
strengthen and sustain ecosystems in which humans are a partner, not a
competitor."

Hemenway traveled extensively around the country interviewing permaculture
practitioners and observing how permaculture's principles were being applied
to a variety of sites. The second edition of* Gaia's Garden* includes new
color photographs, drawings and expanded information on applying
permaculture to urban situations.

Hemenway is also in the area to guest lecture at the San Luis Obispo
Permaculture Design Course http://earthflow.com/SLOPDC09.php led by Larry
Santoyo, Director of EarthFlow Design Works and one of the pioneers of the
sustainability movement in the county as well as the country. Several of
Santoyo's designs also appear in the new edition of the book as well.

The lecture and booksigning at the SLO Down Pub http://slodownpub.com/ is
free and open to the public over 21 years of age (must have ID).


For More Information Contact:
Kathryn Santoyo
EarthFlow Design Works- The Permaculture Design Company
805.459.0452
permaculture at earthflow.com
http://earthflow.com/

Interview Contact: Toby Hemenway
speaking at patternliteracy.com
http://patternliteracy.com/

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Contact:

Kathryn Santoyo
Kathryn Santoyo, Mistress of Administration
  EarthFlow Design Works-*The Permaculture Design Company*
www.earthflow.com
805.459.0452
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