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Upcoming Permaculture EventsFebruary 13, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
February 15, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
February 20, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
February 27, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
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Portland Permaculture GuildWhat is the Portland Permaculture Guild?
We are an informal group interested in learning and promoting permaculture in the Portland, Oregon area. Permaculture is a system of conscious, sustainable, ecological design. See the glossary for more information. We hold free monthly educational meetings that are open to everyone the 3rd Monday of each month. We offer classes, workshops, and other activities as time and public interest warrant. In addition to permaculture gardening techniques, we explore topics such as water catchment systems, ponds & greywater systems, earth-friendly structures, and alternative energy sources. We also provide networking information about other local groups that you can contact for more information about these topics. We form partnerships with other organizations to promote sustainability education and implementation in our region, and welcome inquiries from any group with similar goals. We are also interested in creating permaculture demonstration sites in the Portland area. If you know of a good potential site, we would be happy to discuss it with you! An ideal site would have wide public access and a volunteer support base. What is permaculture? Permaculture is a system of ecological design. It is the only design system which incorporates ethics as an integral part of the design process. The ethics of permaculture are Care for the Earth, Care for People, and Share your Surplus. By designing within these guidelines, we can all help to nurture and even regenerate our small portion of the planet. One of the important tenets of pc (permaculture) philosophy is that of providing for as many of your own needs as possible. Few of us can manage to grow all the food we eat, but all of us are able to contribute to our own diet in some way. This makes gardening a prominent (and popular) feature in pc design, and there are many principles and techniques utilized in our gardens. However, there are many more aspects of pc that do not relate to gardening that anyone can do, anywhere. We invite you to explore them with us at our various events - and feel free to ask questions! PPG Meeting Feb. 15 - GardenMedicine
PPG Meeting Feb. 15 - GardenMedicine
When we learn about Permaculture - from a book or in a class - we often see that certain plants have "medicine" listed as one of their functions. But do you ever wonder what part of the plant to use? When to pick it? What kind of health issues the plant medicine is used for? Would it be handy to get some ideas about this before spring planting? It's one thing to know that plants have medicinal functions, but Permaculture education rarely includes the body of knowledge needed to actually make use of plant medicines. Join the Portland Permaculture Guild at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15 when herbalist, Permaculture designer and naturopathic physician Orna Izakson will discuss the functions and uses of many garden medicinals. The Garden Medicine slideshow draws from Orna's extensive study of herbal medicine, with an eye to Permaculture functions and practical ideas for putting the people's medicines back into the people's hands. To learn more about Orna, see GardenMedicine.com or CeliloHealth.com, or read below! PPG meetings are held at Pacific Crest Community School at NE 29th and Davis (2 blocks N of Burnside). The meeting starts at 7pm. (Potlucks are temporarily on hold due to lack of participation. If enough people ask, they could be reinstated - please let me know.) Please enter at the North door (Davis), or the door from the parking lot. Bio: Orna Izakson trained in Permaculture with Toby Hemenway and Pam and Joe Lietch. She studied herbal medicine with teachers including Colette Gardiner, Howie Brounstein, Deb Soule, Michael "Skeeter" Pilarski, Ryan Drum, Deborah Frances, Glenn Nagel and Jill Stansbury. She is a licensed naturopath in Oregon and a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild. She also runs GardenMedicine.com, a blog and resource on medicinal plants in Permaculture. A retired environmental newspaper journalist, Orna's work has appeared in publications including Willamette Week, The Los Angeles Times, E/The Environmental Magazine, High Country News, Multinational Monitor, the Bangor Daily News, In Good Tilth and WellWire.com. She has chapters published in two books, "Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth" and "Feeling the Heat: Dispatches from the Frontlines of Climate Change." Orna runs Celilo Natural Health Center in Northeast Portland and is writing a book on Permaculture gardening with medicinal plants. For more information, see www.celilohealth.com and www.gardenmedicine.com. Location
Pacific Crest Community School NE 29th & Davis (2 blocks N of Burnside)
Portland, ORThe Basics of Small-Scale Permaculture GardensPermaculture concepts can be applied to backyard food gardens to increase productivity, diversify yields, build soil fertility, and reduce the need for weeding and other strenuous maintenance.
In this hands-on workshop, we'll construct a small garden discuss a number of topics, revealing ways to make make backyard vegetable gardening a more rewarding and successful experience, without making it a part-time job or spending a fortune. Topics will include:
Who should attend this workshop: Folks who are new to permaculture concepts and/or new to gardening would benefit from attending this workshop. Runs for 4 hours starting at 11 AM. Bring a lunch!
For more info and registration, go to the Portland Permaculture Meetup site. Location
Tryon Life Community FarmPortland, OR Let's Get Growing: Give your garden a jumpstart this year!We're still in the depths of Winter, but it's already high time to get this year's garden started. During the month of February, there are at least a dozen common vegetables that can already be seeded outdoors, with dozens more that can be started indoors, in greenhouses, cold frames, or cloches.
This workshop will cover the what, when, and how of giving your garden a jumpstart this year by starting NOW! Earlier planting means earlier harvests, and a longer season of fresh, ultra-local produce from your yard. Who should attend this workshop: This workshop is aimed at folks at a beginner or intermediate level of gardening, especially those who traditionally don't begin their gardens until later (March/April) in the season. More experienced gardeners who would like to learn more about season extension will also find this workshop useful.
The Permaculture Classroom: Food & Conservation Science through Inquiry and Whole-Systems DesignMichael Becker, Oregon's 2007 Middle School Teacher of the Year, shares his story of teaching key concepts of sustainability while addressing state benchmarks and improving academic performance through field-based, experiential curriculum. Under his direction, Hood River Middle School's Outdoor Classroom Project has transformed the schoolyard and become a national model for linking curriculum with real-world application.
Edible Garden Resource Fair in Multnomah VillageIt's never too early to begin planning this spring's garden whether it's an annual event for you or you'd like it to become one! Come spend an evening with neighbors and friends and enjoy goodies from local eateries and win door prizes. Program 6:30 Doors open and browse 7:00-7:30 Introduction and Keynote Speaker Glen Andreason 7:30-9:00 Visit resource tables, including OSU Master Gardeners City of Portland Community Gardens Growing Gardens Your Backyard Farmer Portland Permaculture Guild Oregon Food Bank Learning Gardens Location
Mulnomah Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Auditoreum
Portland, OR
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