Sunday, February 13, 2011

Purpose and shaping the agenda

The intention behind this convergence is to provide a space for the permaculture community to meet, share knowledge and experience, and inspire each other.

We are in the initial planning stages and see an agenda that allows for you to offer up your own knowledge and experience for the benefit of others and to call conversations in areas that you would like to learn more about.  In the coming months we will communicate more with you about getting your input, ideas and initiative.

Right now we see a basic flow of the weekend working as such:

August 26 - Friday
For those who would like to come out early - we will offer a hands-on workshops on building compost toilets, actually building toilets to be used for the weekend, as well as other topics.
This day/evening will be quite relaxed and chilled out - allowing everyone to settle in and begin to informally connect.  We may look to have an opening keynote this evening rather than on Saturday morning.

August 27 - Saturday
A day full of workshops and conversations on topics that come from within the community's interests and expertise.  We are considering opening with a keynote presentation.
The day will wrap up with buffet-style banquet and allow for us to share our musical skills and continue conversations in an informal setting.

August 28 - Sunday
The morning will allow for more workshops and conversations to be hosted.  We see us coming together for a closing around noon - allowing for people to be on their way home from 1:30pm onwards.  
For those interested - we are planning to arrange a walk across some native prairie pasture with some local naturalist groups.  

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