Chris M. and I are heading into Vancouver on Saturday to attend this free permaculture event. Looks like it’s going to be a great chance to connect with other permaculture folk and learn from their experiences. The event is free so if you’re curious about permaculture, come check it out! Event info reposted below. Reserve your free ticket here. 

Pacific Permaculture Alumni Convergence:

Stories of Success from Pacific Permaculture Alumni

When: Saturday April 14th 2012 2:00pm
Where: The Hive, 128 West Hastings #210, Vancouver, BC
Who: If you are new to permaculture this is you opportunity to become part of this exciting field. Bring a friend. Family Friendly, all are invited.
Food: Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Admission: Free. Donations to Global Peace Hut graciously accepted.

“What permaculturists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet”
– David Suzuki

For the last 4 years Pacific Permaculture has been at the forefront of Canada’s ecological agriculture movement. We have had the privilege of instructing over 540 students in all aspects of permaculture design, over 250 of which have been full PDC graduates.

Our teaching has taken us around the world delivering courses in Palestine, Australia and Uganda. However, we’ve always considered Western Canada home.

That’s why Pacific Permaculture is hosting our first ever Alumni Convergence, April 14th in Vancouver BC. This will be a multiple format event including: 30 min. keynote presentations of work from four of our most prominent students; two open space opportunities to talk permaculture and share ideas; and “conference style” posters highlighting permaculture work from the backyard to the broad acre.

 

Come be inspired by stories from the frontline of the food revolution.

Event Program:

 

Time	Event	Description
2:00	Opening Introductions	Jesse Lemieux, Pacific Permaculture
2:10	Keynote	Tayler Krawczyk, Hatchet & Seed Ness Creek Case Study, Cold Climate Food Forests
2:50	Open Space	Organically Lead Topic Based Discussion Groups
3:30	Keynote	Dustin Bajer, Edmonton School District Permaculture in Schools, Jasper Place Permaculture
4:10	Break	light snack and refreshments
5:00	Keynote	Tanya Booth, Pacific Permaculture From Palestine to the Pacific Coast: a mother’s journey through permaculture.
5:50	Open Space	Organically Lead Topic Based Discussion Groups
6:20	Keynote	Kim Elton, President, Global Peace Hut Permaculture and Conflict Resolution in Africa
7:00	Closing	Jesse Lemieux, Pacific Permaculture