Chris M. and I are heading into Vancouver on Saturday to attend this free permaculture event. Looks like it’s going to be a great chance to connect with other permaculture folk and learn from their experiences. The event is free so if you’re curious about permaculture, come check it out! Event info reposted below. Reserve your free ticket here.
Pacific Permaculture Alumni Convergence:
Stories of Success from Pacific Permaculture Alumni
When: Saturday April 14th 2012 2:00pm
Where: The Hive, 128 West Hastings #210, Vancouver, BC
Who: If you are new to permaculture this is you opportunity to become part of this exciting field. Bring a friend. Family Friendly, all are invited.
Food: Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Admission: Free. Donations to Global Peace Hut graciously accepted.
“What permaculturists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet”
– David Suzuki
For the last 4 years Pacific Permaculture has been at the forefront of Canada’s ecological agriculture movement. We have had the privilege of instructing over 540 students in all aspects of permaculture design, over 250 of which have been full PDC graduates.
Our teaching has taken us around the world delivering courses in Palestine, Australia and Uganda. However, we’ve always considered Western Canada home.
That’s why Pacific Permaculture is hosting our first ever Alumni Convergence, April 14th in Vancouver BC. This will be a multiple format event including: 30 min. keynote presentations of work from four of our most prominent students; two open space opportunities to talk permaculture and share ideas; and “conference style” posters highlighting permaculture work from the backyard to the broad acre.
Come be inspired by stories from the frontline of the food revolution.
Event Program:
| Time | Event | Description |
| 2:00 | Opening Introductions | Jesse Lemieux, Pacific Permaculture |
| 2:10 | Keynote |
Tayler Krawczyk, Hatchet & Seed |
| 2:50 | Open Space | Organically Lead Topic Based Discussion Groups |
| 3:30 | Keynote |
Dustin Bajer, Edmonton School District |
| 4:10 | Break | light snack and refreshments |
| 5:00 | Keynote |
Tanya Booth, Pacific Permaculture From Palestine to the Pacific Coast: a mother’s journey through permaculture. |
| 5:50 | Open Space | Organically Lead Topic Based Discussion Groups |
| 6:20 | Keynote |
Kim Elton, President, Global Peace Hut Permaculture and Conflict Resolution in Africa |
| 7:00 | Closing | Jesse Lemieux, Pacific Permaculture |
Hi Grant! We’re familiar with this, but we aren’t doing it yet. Since this will be our first season of growing food to sell, we want to make sure we can make it through a whole season with enough produce for farmer markets before we make that kind of commitment. We’d love to be able to incorporate the CSA model into our project in the future though. Thanks for the link! PS – checked out your blog. Had no idea you were a wood carver. Love it!