What does the forest have to teach us ? How can we use our observations of nature to grow food sustainably?
This presentation is for those with some knowledge of permaculture - beginner to intermediate level. You will be introduced to concepts, terms and resources around food forests that you can incorporate into your personal research and planning. This is also a chance to meet some like-minded people, walk around La Solitude and learn about their future permaculture site plans.
Description
The presentation covers broadly, forest systems, food forest production and creating closed loop systems.
We will look at:
- how natural forests function and how to mimic them,
- basic methods for propagating trees and shrubs,
- urban and suburban methods,
- design considerations and
- using on-site materials in closed-loop/ low-waste systems
- local and regional resources
We will do a site walk after the presentation
Bio: Amy is the owner of New Leaf Community Consulting and has worked on such issues as food sovereignty, watershed conservation, rural transportation and poverty reduction. A self-proclaimed Rural Rights Activist, Amy is proud of the resilient and self-sufficient nature of New Brunswickers.
She is also a Senior Food Security Policy Analyst with RAVEN (Rural Action and Voices for the Environment), an activist media and research project that champions sustainable rural communities.
In 2018 Amy founded the Permaculture Atlantic Network that brings together businesses, organizations and permaculture practitioners in the Maritimes and also shares information resources with organizations in Newfoundland and Vermont.
Cost: $25 + donation
Schedule:
Arrival: 12pm -1pm
Workshop 1pm - 3pm
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Date limite pour s’inscrire/Register before: October 5th 2020