With registrations rolling in - we are starting to get a better sense of the agenda. We are planning workshops and conversations to happen based on what the people who come want to learn and what knowledge resides in the group that shows up so really, the agenda will evolve and form as we come closer to the date and will only be final (likely) over the weekend itself.
THAT SAID.... here's some things we see happening:
- Compost toilet making: those interested should arrive by 2pm on Friday afternoon as we'll make the toilets for the weekend as well as discuss and share various models and options for toilets.
- The Soil Doctor! We'll kick off Saturday with a keynote presentation to the whole group from Doug Weatherbee, Certified Soil Foodweb Advisor
- Raising and working with Chickens: there's much interest from the registered participants and we've got lots of chickens around (layers and broilers) so this is a sure-fire topic for the weekend.
- We're thinking to run an introduction to permaculture session (2-3 hours) for those who are 'new' so don't be shy if this is your first taste of permaculture.
- We're also looking into having an introduction to holistic management, as this has been suggested by some registered participants.
And there will be much more - don't worry - we just wanted to let you know what's starting to bubble up.
We've had lots of rain and some sun these last few days so the garden is growing well - which we look forward to sharing with you as well.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Sights and views from around THE Country Cocoon
Spring is slipping into summer and we've been busy working away getting the gardens in, trees planted (we had 6200 to put in the ground!) and animals cared for. August feels far away however we know it will be very soon you'll all be here with us and the farm will be transformed into more of a fair/festival of ideas for the weekend. We've posted some photos of the farm and surrounding fields to give you an idea of what we are up to and the beauty that surrounds us while we work. You can find the full album here: https://picasaweb.google.com/brenda.schroeder/PermacultureConvergence
Looking forward,
Connie, Vance and Brenda
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