Western Canada Permaculture Convergence

Welcome to our 2012 Convergence site. You have probably noticed that we have chosen to broaden our focus to include all of Western Canada.
This seems like a brazen step into the promotion of Permaculture here in western Canada. The time has come to extend the conversation across the provinces and beyond.
Our site for this years' convergence will enable us to bring together 150 people at one site.
We will spend 3 days nestled in the foothills of southern Alberta, resting on the border of Kananskis country. 

Last month (November, 2011)  we headed out to the convergence site with Rob and Michelle Avis of Verge Permaculture. We walked the area and discussed the logistics of the event including visioning for Convergence and beyond.

Our goal is to bring you weekly posts with updated information, articles and profiles relating to the events planned.
At this point we know we will have:
*Amazing local food
* Friday night dance and pizza party
* 30 minute market
* Several key speakers
* Hands on learning workshops
* Creek swimming
* Inspirational camping
* Saturday morning field trip to the famous Millarville Farmer's Market
In May 2012, we will be hosting hands on workshops at the Convergence site.
Workshops planned so far are as follows:
*Rocket mass heaters
* Cob oven building
* Large natural structures
* Composting toilets
All money raised from the above workshops will fund our bank of speakers and convergence hard costs. 
There will be camping and communal food at the workshops.
We will announce the dates in early Jan.2012.
Registration for the Convergence will open Feb.1, 2012.
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