Spokane Permaculture Study Group
Linda Woordrow, author of the Permaculture Home Garden, said permaculture “is about saving the planet and living to be a hundred, while throwing very impressive dinner parties and organizing other creatures to do most of the work.” I'm down with that. Perhaps a new concept to many folks in Spokane, next Wednesday night is an opportunity to learn more at Sun People Dry Goods, 32 West Second Ave, Suite 200 (corner of 2nd & Browne). At this workshop, you'll "share food and talk with other people interested in discovering how we can better meet our needs and provide for our communities in ways that benefit the earth." You can RSVP on Facebook HERE.
Organizer Mary-Kate Wheeler addresses some questions you might have about permaculture below:
So what is Permaculture?
Permaculture is a whole-systems approach that can be applied to design problems at any scale – from your back yard garden to a regional plan. Can you envision a living landscape that collects and cleans water, builds nutrient-rich soil, supports a variety of wildlife AND produces an abundance of food, fuel and other resources throughout the year?
Permaculture offers tools to design and create fruitful landscapes that mimic natural ecosystems. You can use permaculture design principles to increase your garden's productivity while reducing time spent on maintenance; to improve air and water quality, build soil fertility, and create wildlife habitat in your neighborhood; to gain self-reliance (and skills you can share) by meeting your own needs more directly.
Why a Spokane Permaculture Study Group?
Bringing people together for inspiration, learning and laughter – the Spokane Permaculture Study Group is open to anyone interested in investigating permaculture design principles and applying them in the Inland Northwest. We aim to build on the ideas, experiences and goals of group members. Our content will be shaped by the group and may include: videos, readings, skill-share workshops, design projects, the occasional guest speaker, whatever you want to see!
Questions?
Contact Mary Kate Wheeler at 509-294-6073 or marykatewheeler@gmail.com.
