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Louis August Jonas Foundation (LAJF) is looking for enthusiastic and ecologically minded individuals to develop and execute holistic ecological education for its international social justice program, Camp Rising Sun, this summer. Existing knowledge and skills on ecological gardening (such as permaculture or agroecology) and systems thinking are highly desirable.

Our summer program takes place between June 11th and August 26th. We offer a competitive pay within the industry, ranging from $331 to $420/week based on experience. Apply here: echej or elaine.

Your responsibilities could potentially include but not be limited to:

• Implementing and developing our sustainability plan on the ground

• Being in charge of maintaining and expanding a small food garden and a garden compost

• Coordinating a sustainability teamwork done daily by campers

• Ensuring ecological education is implemented in all program areas, including kitchen, art education and outdoor projects

• Supporting curriculum team in implementing entire camp programs on ecological crises, regeneration, and systems thinking. We already have materials from previous years but your additional input would be valuable

We are additionally looking for people interested in nature education to execute wilderness trips this summer. The Nature team’s responsibilities include:

• Work to ensure the presence of outdoor and nature education throughout our program.

• Organizing a team of 2-3 counselors to facilitate the camping or nature trip.

• Coordinating instructions to prepare campers for hikes and environmentally sustainable practices, such as how to effectively select equipment and pack for trips, set up and manage a campsite, build a fire, conduct wilderness first aid, handle emergency situations, leave no trace principles, and safety procedures.

• Guiding exploration of the campgrounds, such as trails, and encouraging learning through the camp’s natural environment.

• Organizing the logistics of camping trips, such as applying for permits, revising off-site emergency protocols, and determining packing rations.

• Purchasing and managing equipment and supplies within the budget.

• Managing other supporting staff while on trips.

• Organizing our reflective overnight vigil experience in the final week of the program.

• Hiking and camping experience is required for this position. A background in youth outdoor education is strongly preferred.

Who are we looking for?

We are building a staff team of people passionate about education and dedicated to our mission of inspiring growth and transformation in young change makers from around the world. We look for hard working and curious relationship builders who are committed to equity, inclusion, diversity and justice across gender, race, sexual orientation, and ability. We hope to build a team of people who think structurally and creatively and can take responsibility for co-creating our emergent environment centering community, regeneration, imagination and care.

Our staff team is responsible for implementing our mission at every level of our program. As a staff member, you will be responsible for guiding campers through thoughtful questioning, reflection, and decision-making as campers take on leadership responsibilities which affect themselves and the greater community. We aim to provide the greatest growth opportunities and support for our campers, which means hiring the most committed and passionate staff possible. Operating in a summer camp setting, we are at heart an international leadership program with an intentional curriculum and mission which drives all of our programming. A background in education and/or previous experience in teenage youth programs is appreciated but not required.

Committed to diversity

Camp Rising Sun considers all applicants holistically and is committed to the goal of building a staff that is diverse in lived, professional and academic experiences. We are constantly seeking to improve the diversity of our staff to better reflect the diverse lived experiences of our campers. We strongly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups.

Staff responsibilities

While most staff members specialize in a program area, all staff are first and foremost general counselors. Please see more details about the specific responsibilities of each program area in the section below.

Primary responsibilities, regardless of program area, include:

• Participating in all scheduled activities while on-duty. The daily program typically starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 10:30 PM (staff have 3 hours off a day).

• Supervising campers overnight on a rotating basis (you will sleep in a staff-only lean-to)

• Prioritizing the positive experience of campers by monitoring the physical and emotional well-being of campers, upholding health & safety procedures, acting professionally, and modeling constructive behavior.

• Assisting in large-scale and community-wide projects, instructions, or activities.

• Participating in regular meetings with the staff team.

• Participating in program evaluation and self-evaluation.

• Facilitating multiple instructions (90 minute workshops) over the course of the summer.

• Maintaining a substance-free campus.

• We hope you will join us to build the 2023 CRS experience.

Position benefits

• Competitive pay within the industry (ranging from $331 to $420/week based on experience)

• Full room and board for the duration of your contract (mostly in dormitory rooms shared with other staff members, occasionally in outdoor platform tents or lean-tos shared only with staff members).

• A 10-day immersive professional staff training including a CPR and First Aid certification (you will get paid for staff training)

• Workers’ compensation.

• Travel stipend for out-of-state staff

• 1 day off a week and a minimum of 3 hours off per day.

• We cover visa and health insurance costs for international staff.

• The ability to positively impact the lives of over 140 youth from around the world!

Our summer staff gain new colleagues and friends as they become part of our international network of educators and alumni that spans 90+ years. Our network includes the following benefits:

• Access to a graduate school and study abroad scholarship through World Learning, and the George E. Jonas university scholarship.

• Additional virtual program work opportunities after successfully completing a summer season.

• For staff, our summer program begins on June 11th and ends on August 26th.

• This includes a highly experiential 11-day staff training at the beginning.

Movie Night at The Permaculture Place!

at The Mill in Downtown Shelburne Falls, 49 Conway St (or attend online)

See this award winning film on Thursday March 23, 6:30pm

‘Reflection, A Walk With Water’

Followed by a Talk with Filmmaker Emmett Brennan

Attend In Person OR From Home With Online Link ~ Read more details below this image:

Reckoning with the reality of a changing climate, filmmaker Emmett Brennan walks the length of the Los Angeles aqueduct in search of a vision for humanity worth living for—where he encounters ecological iconoclasts, indigenous voices, and permaculture designers who are challenging the status quo on how we use Earth’s most precious resource. The film delves into a profound and far reaching look at our relationship with water and offers a vision for how to radically redesign our lives around it.

About Emmett:

Emmett is an artist and story teller who uses film as a way to orient humanity towards care, curiosity, and repair. Both poetic and practical, his work gives momentum to the cautiously hopeful dreams in our hearts and offers deep insight into the interdependent relationship we share with the whole of life. He is most well known for producing ‘Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective’ and directing ‘Reflection: a walk with water,’ which premiered at Tribeca and won an Audience Favorite award at Mill Valley.

To Learn More & Register:

www.PermacultureSeries.org/Events

OR make a donation at the door (suggested $10)

Brought to you by Sowing Solutions, Permaculture Design & Education

Movie Night March 23 Emmett.pdf

Hi All,We are dreaming up our adventures and happenings at Sowing Solutions for this spring and summer…. I hope you can join us!
Here is our lineup of community events for spring and early summer:

Thursday March 23, Movie Night, 6:30

‘Reflection, A Walk With Water’ and Meet Filmmaker Emmett Brennan!

View the film ‘Reflection, A Walk With Water’ and then meet the filmmaker Emmett Brennan to hear his story. There will be an opportunity to ask him about his work of creating this new film, as well as his previous work ‘Inhabit, A Permaculture Perspective’. Emmett is an artist and storyteller who uses film as a way to orient humanity towards care, curiosity, and repair. Both poetic and practical, his work gives momentum to the cautiously hopeful dreams in our hearts and offers deep insight into the interdependent relationship we share with the whole of life. He is most well known for producing ‘Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective’ and directing ‘Reflection: a walk with water,’ which premiered at Tribeca and won an Audience Favorite award at Mill Valley.

• • Attend this film in person at The Permaculture Place in Shelburne Falls
  • Or attend from home (anytime within 24 hours of the meeting) and then log in to the conversation with the filmmaker by zoom. Following your registration: You will receive a confirmation email from permacultureseries and a link for the meeting invitation.

REGISTER HERE for Movie Night: https://www.permacultureseries.org/community-events-tours–online-evening-talks.html

*

Saturday May 20th, 10:00-2:00

Tour Sovereign Hill Farm in Chester, MA

Meet an inspiring farmer and healer, Kathrin Bateman. Visit her inspiring farm and homestead, raising goats and guardian dogs, a flower essences cottage industry, extensive herb gardens, and forest gardens.

$25 suggested amount. permacultureseries with directions and details about our day together.

REGISTER HERE For Sovereign Hill Farm Tour: https://www.permacultureseries.org/community-events-tours–online-evening-talks.html

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Friday June 9th, 9am-5pm

The Permaculture Design Certification Course begins with Sowing Solutions!

Full Course Dates: June 9-12 Onsite in Shelburne Falls, Online Evenings of June 22 & June 28, and Onsite July 12-16

Join us for an uplifting, informative, and inspiring program! Practice design for real clients alongside a guiding teaching team of professional designers; Visit numerous permaculture demonstration sites and learn from them; Gather new skills and long lasting friendships; Receive your design certificate!

Registration is Open: www.PermacultureSeries.org

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Sunday June 11th, 9:30-12:30

Tour Big River Chestnuts Farm in Sunderland MA, 9:30-12:30

This is where Jono Neiger, co-founder of Regenerative Design Group and author of the book ‘The Permaculture Promise’ is developing a commercial agroforestry system based on chestnuts, small fruit, and chickens. There are ample hands-on learning opportunities at this farm that you can also pursue!

9:30-12:30 ($20 suggested amount) Bring a picnic lunch or buy lunch at a nearby cafe~ Please contact us if you would like to register at a different sliding scale amount 🙂 Following your registration: You will receive a confirmation email from permacultureseries with directions and details about our day together.

REGISTER HERE for Tour of Big River Chestnuts: https://www.permacultureseries.org/community-events-tours–online-evening-talks.html

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Saturday July 15th, 9:30-12:30

Tour Wing and A Prayer Native Pollinator Nursery in Cummington MA 9:30-12:30

• • 🦋 9:30 Tour of Wing and a Prayer Nursery in Cummington, MA ~ Meet Amy and tour her nursery of native pollinator plants. Amy is actively working to save native pollinator habitat in our area. Plants will be available for purchase at the nursery after her tour! $20 for the tour. ~ Please contact us if you would like to register at a different sliding scale amount 🙂
  • 12:30 Lunch at Wing and a Prayer, A delicious lunch is offered by Alice of ‘Alice’s Kitchen’ by an additional $10 donation 🙂

Following your registration: You will receive a confirmation email from permacultureseries with directions and details about our day together.

REGISTER HERE for Tour of Wing & A Prayer Nursery: https://www.permacultureseries.org/community-events-tours–online-evening-talks.html

See you soon!
☀
~ Kay

Hi, Folks. We’re interviewing tomorrow and fortunately have a very good candidate pool. Best wishes!

Warmly,
patty love, MALS, PDC
(she/her/hers)
www.barefootpermaculture.com – owner
www.meetup.com/RochesterPermaculture/
585.506.6505

From: upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com [mailto:upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Frank Cetera
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2021 7:03 PM
To: upstateNYpermaculture <upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: PAN Seeks Next Board Coordinator

Don’t know. You should contact PAN directly. Sincerely ~ Frank

On Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 7:02:28 PM UTC-4 eric…. wrote:

Hi,

a little late here, but… is this position still open?

thanks,

-Eric

Virus-free. www.avast.com

On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 9:14 AM patty love/Barefoot Permaculture <pa…> wrote:

Are you or someone you know our next Board Coordinator?

The Coordinator role for PAN requires working remotely (i.e. from home) with the PAN Board, an average of 5 hours / week. The Coordinator supports the ongoing function of PAN though the implementation of a work plan developed with the PAN Board.

Applications open until Feb 22.

Please find the job description here and application instructions:

https://northeastpermaculture.org/pan-seeks-next-board-coordinator/

—

Aaron Guman

PAN Board Coordinator

http://northeastpermaculture.org/

Don’t know. You should contact PAN directly. Sincerely ~ Frank

On Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 7:02:28 PM UTC-4 eric….@gmail.com wrote:

Hi, a little late here, but… is this position still open?thanks,
-Eric

Virus-free. www.avast.com

On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 9:14 AM patty love/Barefoot Permaculture <pa…@barefootpermaculture.com> wrote:

Are you or someone you know our next Board Coordinator?

The Coordinator role for PAN requires working remotely (i.e. from home) with the PAN Board, an average of 5 hours / week. The Coordinator supports the ongoing function of PAN though the implementation of a work plan developed with the PAN Board.

Applications open until Feb 22.

Please find the job description here and application instructions:

https://northeastpermaculture.org/pan-seeks-next-board-coordinator/

—

Aaron Guman

PAN Board Coordinator

http://northeastpermaculture.org/

Hi, a little late here, but… is this position still open?thanks,
-Eric

Virus-free. www.avast.com

On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 9:14 AM patty love/Barefoot Permaculture <patty> wrote:

Are you or someone you know our next Board Coordinator?

The Coordinator role for PAN requires working remotely (i.e. from home) with the PAN Board, an average of 5 hours / week. The Coordinator supports the ongoing function of PAN though the implementation of a work plan developed with the PAN Board.

Applications open until Feb 22.

Please find the job description here and application instructions:

https://northeastpermaculture.org/pan-seeks-next-board-coordinator/

—

Aaron Guman

PAN Board Coordinator

http://northeastpermaculture.org/

Thanks Patty, I just joined that MeetUp!

I’ve used Doodle before although not in a long time, not sure how many of us are on this list or how many options to put. My best availability for a Zoom call would be most Mondays 1-3PM or most Wednesdays 11:30-12:30. Also the next few Saturdays 12:15-1:15PM.

Alexa

Alexandra Devin, LCAT, RDT
MA Drama Therapy
347-730-7356

http://www.alexandradevin.com

On Feb 11, 2021, at 9:10 AM, patty love/Barefoot Permaculture <patty@barefootpermaculture.com> wrote:



Are you or someone you know our next Board Coordinator?

The Coordinator role for PAN requires working remotely (i.e. from home) with the PAN Board, an average of 5 hours / week. The Coordinator supports the ongoing function of PAN though the implementation of a work plan developed with the PAN Board.

Applications open until Feb 22.

Please find the job description here and application instructions:

https://northeastpermaculture.org/pan-seeks-next-board-coordinator/

—

Aaron Guman

PAN Board Coordinator

http://northeastpermaculture.org/

There’s a Round Out Valley Meetup group, if that’s near you Alexandra.

Warmly,
patty love, MALS, PDC
(she/her/hers)
www.barefootpermaculture.com – owner
www.meetup.com/RochesterPermaculture/
585.506.6505

From: upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com [mailto:upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alexandra Devin
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 12:18 PM
To: upstateNYpermaculture <upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Hello, let’s do stuff!

Hello everyone, happy to see this thread active! I will be looking into some of those resources myself from Melody and Patty. I’m located in Beacon, NY (Hudson Valley) and newly learning about permaculture. I’m currently reading Gaia’s Garden and have a bunch of seeds, hoping to plan out a better garden and other tools using permaculture design this year. I’d be interested in Zoom calls, too.

Alexa

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 10:34:00 AM UTC-5 pa… wrote:

Hi, Melody. Love your enthusiasm! And I highly recommend anything that Frank’s organization is doing!

I host a Meetup Group in Rochester (below my signature). We’ve been inactive of late as I’ve been at capacity with the sum total of life. I’d be excited to work together and get some Zooming started until the weather lets us gather outdoors a little more comfortably.

You might also consider joining Permaculture Association of the Northeast (of which I am the Board Treasurer). We have a searchable member directory, which is handy for networking. We have some committee tasks that we’ll be outreaching for.

And you likely know you have some permaculture folks in Buffalo, too!

Congratulations on taking your PDC and reaching out to make some stuff happen!

Warmly,
patty love, MALS, PDC
(she/her/hers)
www.barefootpermaculture.com – owner
www.meetup.com/RochesterPermaculture/
585.506.6505

From: upstatenyp…@googlegroups.com [mailto:upstatenyp…@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Melody Rector
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:05 AM
To: upstateNYpermaculture <upstatenyp…@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Hello, let’s do stuff!

I am taking a Permaculture Design Certification class run by the Women’s Permaculture Guild. I have also read several books and looked at many, many websites. What I’m really looking for now is a local group to form a community of people supporting each other socially/emotionally, as well as sharing knowledge and ideas. Being a permaculture weirdo can be lonely.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:53:17 AM UTC-5 franklen…@gmail.com wrote:

Hi Melody, glad you found the group. Yeah, we have not done a good job as moderators keeping the group active. Zoom calls can be good, I would be down for one. I’m out of Syracuse with www.alchemicalnursery.org

Where and what resources have you used for learning so far?

Sincerely ~ Frank

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:51:21 AM UTC-5 melodyg…@gmail.com wrote:

Hello, I’ve just discovered this group. I see that it has been inactive for almost a year. I would love to get things going again. I’m learning about permaculture and feeling a need to connect with other permaculturists in the community. I live in Amherst NY (near Buffalo NY). I know it’s difficult to connect with each other given the Covid situation, but even just talking on zoom or something would be a great start. Who’s interested?

Melody

Ok, let’s schedule an introductory zoom call then. Anyone have a preference for scheduling. I like to use When2Meet platform, but am open to Doodle or something else if others have a preference.

On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 8:28:32 AM UTC-5 alexand…@gmail.com wrote:

Hello everyone, happy to see this thread active! I will be looking into some of those resources myself from Melody and Patty. I’m located in Beacon, NY (Hudson Valley) and newly learning about permaculture. I’m currently reading Gaia’s Garden and have a bunch of seeds, hoping to plan out a better garden and other tools using permaculture design this year. I’d be interested in Zoom calls, too.

Alexa

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 10:34:00 AM UTC-5 pa…@barefootpermaculture.com wrote:

Hi, Melody. Love your enthusiasm! And I highly recommend anything that Frank’s organization is doing!

I host a Meetup Group in Rochester (below my signature). We’ve been inactive of late as I’ve been at capacity with the sum total of life. I’d be excited to work together and get some Zooming started until the weather lets us gather outdoors a little more comfortably.

You might also consider joining Permaculture Association of the Northeast (of which I am the Board Treasurer). We have a searchable member directory, which is handy for networking. We have some committee tasks that we’ll be outreaching for.

And you likely know you have some permaculture folks in Buffalo, too!

Congratulations on taking your PDC and reaching out to make some stuff happen!

Warmly,
patty love, MALS, PDC
(she/her/hers)
www.barefootpermaculture.com – owner
www.meetup.com/RochesterPermaculture/
585.506.6505

From: upstatenyp…@googlegroups.com [mailto:upstatenyp…@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Melody Rector
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:05 AM
To: upstateNYpermaculture <upstatenyp…@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Hello, let’s do stuff!

I am taking a Permaculture Design Certification class run by the Women’s Permaculture Guild. I have also read several books and looked at many, many websites. What I’m really looking for now is a local group to form a community of people supporting each other socially/emotionally, as well as sharing knowledge and ideas. Being a permaculture weirdo can be lonely.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:53:17 AM UTC-5 franklen…@gmail.com wrote:

Hi Melody, glad you found the group. Yeah, we have not done a good job as moderators keeping the group active. Zoom calls can be good, I would be down for one. I’m out of Syracuse with www.alchemicalnursery.org

Where and what resources have you used for learning so far?

Sincerely ~ Frank

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:51:21 AM UTC-5 melodyg…@gmail.com wrote:

Hello, I’ve just discovered this group. I see that it has been inactive for almost a year. I would love to get things going again. I’m learning about permaculture and feeling a need to connect with other permaculturists in the community. I live in Amherst NY (near Buffalo NY). I know it’s difficult to connect with each other given the Covid situation, but even just talking on zoom or something would be a great start. Who’s interested?

Melody

It will be in the Westcott neighborhood of Syracuse.

On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 8:28:32 AM UTC-5 melodyg…@gmail.com wrote:

What is the pick-up location for the miso and soybeans? Thanks.

On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 9:58 AM Frank Cetera <franklen…@gmail.com> wrote:

VIRTUAL MISO MAKING FUNDRAISER EVENT
Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Joint fundraiser for The Alchemical Nursery Project (ANP) and
the Syracuse Refugee Agriculture Program (SyRAP)
Come learn how to make traditional miso from Kayo Green in a fun Zoom class! What is Miso? Miso is a fermented soybean paste that is popular in Japan and throughout Asia. The rich savory flavor can be used in soups, marinades, salad dressings, and even some desserts. Hosted by Frank Cetera of the Alchemical Nursery Project and Lucy Spence of Syracuse RISE.

$25 donation to view and participate in Live & Interactive Zoom Class.
>> Unlimited People
$10 add-on for ½ pint of white miso in mason jar (available in 12 weeks after virtual event when fermentation is complete, pickup only)
>> Limit 16 people
$15 add-on kit of soybeans and koji to make your own miso (available after the virtual event, scheduled pick-up only)
>> Limit 16 people

REGISTER AT https://the-alchemical-nursery-project-inc.square.site/

What is the pick-up location for the miso and soybeans? Thanks.

On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 9:58 AM Frank Cetera <franklenraymond98> wrote:

VIRTUAL MISO MAKING FUNDRAISER EVENT
Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Joint fundraiser for The Alchemical Nursery Project (ANP) and
the Syracuse Refugee Agriculture Program (SyRAP)
Come learn how to make traditional miso from Kayo Green in a fun Zoom class! What is Miso? Miso is a fermented soybean paste that is popular in Japan and throughout Asia. The rich savory flavor can be used in soups, marinades, salad dressings, and even some desserts. Hosted by Frank Cetera of the Alchemical Nursery Project and Lucy Spence of Syracuse RISE.

$25 donation to view and participate in Live & Interactive Zoom Class.
>> Unlimited People
$10 add-on for ½ pint of white miso in mason jar (available in 12 weeks after virtual event when fermentation is complete, pickup only)
>> Limit 16 people
$15 add-on kit of soybeans and koji to make your own miso (available after the virtual event, scheduled pick-up only)
>> Limit 16 people

REGISTER AT https://the-alchemical-nursery-project-inc.square.site/

Hello everyone, happy to see this thread active! I will be looking into some of those resources myself from Melody and Patty. I’m located in Beacon, NY (Hudson Valley) and newly learning about permaculture. I’m currently reading Gaia’s Garden and have a bunch of seeds, hoping to plan out a better garden and other tools using permaculture design this year. I’d be interested in Zoom calls, too.

Alexa

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 10:34:00 AM UTC-5 pa…@barefootpermaculture.com wrote:

Hi, Melody. Love your enthusiasm! And I highly recommend anything that Frank’s organization is doing!

I host a Meetup Group in Rochester (below my signature). We’ve been inactive of late as I’ve been at capacity with the sum total of life. I’d be excited to work together and get some Zooming started until the weather lets us gather outdoors a little more comfortably.

You might also consider joining Permaculture Association of the Northeast (of which I am the Board Treasurer). We have a searchable member directory, which is handy for networking. We have some committee tasks that we’ll be outreaching for.

And you likely know you have some permaculture folks in Buffalo, too!

Congratulations on taking your PDC and reaching out to make some stuff happen!

Warmly,
patty love, MALS, PDC
(she/her/hers)
www.barefootpermaculture.com – owner
www.meetup.com/RochesterPermaculture/
585.506.6505

From: upstatenyp…@googlegroups.com [mailto:upstatenyp…@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Melody Rector
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:05 AM
To: upstateNYpermaculture <upstatenyp…@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Hello, let’s do stuff!

I am taking a Permaculture Design Certification class run by the Women’s Permaculture Guild. I have also read several books and looked at many, many websites. What I’m really looking for now is a local group to form a community of people supporting each other socially/emotionally, as well as sharing knowledge and ideas. Being a permaculture weirdo can be lonely.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:53:17 AM UTC-5 franklen…@gmail.com wrote:

Hi Melody, glad you found the group. Yeah, we have not done a good job as moderators keeping the group active. Zoom calls can be good, I would be down for one. I’m out of Syracuse with www.alchemicalnursery.org

Where and what resources have you used for learning so far?

Sincerely ~ Frank

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:51:21 AM UTC-5 melodyg…@gmail.com wrote:

Hello, I’ve just discovered this group. I see that it has been inactive for almost a year. I would love to get things going again. I’m learning about permaculture and feeling a need to connect with other permaculturists in the community. I live in Amherst NY (near Buffalo NY). I know it’s difficult to connect with each other given the Covid situation, but even just talking on zoom or something would be a great start. Who’s interested?

Melody

Hi, Melody. Love your enthusiasm! And I highly recommend anything that Frank’s organization is doing!

I host a Meetup Group in Rochester (below my signature). We’ve been inactive of late as I’ve been at capacity with the sum total of life. I’d be excited to work together and get some Zooming started until the weather lets us gather outdoors a little more comfortably.

You might also consider joining Permaculture Association of the Northeast (of which I am the Board Treasurer). We have a searchable member directory, which is handy for networking. We have some committee tasks that we’ll be outreaching for.

And you likely know you have some permaculture folks in Buffalo, too!

Congratulations on taking your PDC and reaching out to make some stuff happen!

Warmly,
patty love, MALS, PDC
(she/her/hers)
www.barefootpermaculture.com – owner
www.meetup.com/RochesterPermaculture/
585.506.6505

From: upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com [mailto:upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Melody Rector
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:05 AM
To: upstateNYpermaculture <upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Hello, let’s do stuff!

I am taking a Permaculture Design Certification class run by the Women’s Permaculture Guild. I have also read several books and looked at many, many websites. What I’m really looking for now is a local group to form a community of people supporting each other socially/emotionally, as well as sharing knowledge and ideas. Being a permaculture weirdo can be lonely.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:53:17 AM UTC-5 franklen… wrote:

Hi Melody, glad you found the group. Yeah, we have not done a good job as moderators keeping the group active. Zoom calls can be good, I would be down for one. I’m out of Syracuse with www.alchemicalnursery.org

Where and what resources have you used for learning so far?

Sincerely ~ Frank

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:51:21 AM UTC-5 melodyg… wrote:

Hello, I’ve just discovered this group. I see that it has been inactive for almost a year. I would love to get things going again. I’m learning about permaculture and feeling a need to connect with other permaculturists in the community. I live in Amherst NY (near Buffalo NY). I know it’s difficult to connect with each other given the Covid situation, but even just talking on zoom or something would be a great start. Who’s interested?

Melody

I am taking a Permaculture Design Certification class run by the Women’s Permaculture Guild. I have also read several books and looked at many, many websites. What I’m really looking for now is a local group to form a community of people supporting each other socially/emotionally, as well as sharing knowledge and ideas. Being a permaculture weirdo can be lonely.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:53:17 AM UTC-5 franklen…@gmail.com wrote:

Hi Melody, glad you found the group. Yeah, we have not done a good job as moderators keeping the group active. Zoom calls can be good, I would be down for one. I’m out of Syracuse with www.alchemicalnursery.org

Where and what resources have you used for learning so far?

Sincerely ~ Frank

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:51:21 AM UTC-5 melodyg…@gmail.com wrote:

Hello, I’ve just discovered this group. I see that it has been inactive for almost a year. I would love to get things going again. I’m learning about permaculture and feeling a need to connect with other permaculturists in the community. I live in Amherst NY (near Buffalo NY). I know it’s difficult to connect with each other given the Covid situation, but even just talking on zoom or something would be a great start. Who’s interested?

Melody

VIRTUAL MISO MAKING FUNDRAISER EVENT
Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Joint fundraiser for The Alchemical Nursery Project (ANP) and
the Syracuse Refugee Agriculture Program (SyRAP)
Come learn how to make traditional miso from Kayo Green in a fun Zoom class! What is Miso? Miso is a fermented soybean paste that is popular in Japan and throughout Asia. The rich savory flavor can be used in soups, marinades, salad dressings, and even some desserts. Hosted by Frank Cetera of the Alchemical Nursery Project and Lucy Spence of Syracuse RISE.

$25 donation to view and participate in Live & Interactive Zoom Class.
>> Unlimited People
$10 add-on for ½ pint of white miso in mason jar (available in 12 weeks after virtual event when fermentation is complete, pickup only)
>> Limit 16 people
$15 add-on kit of soybeans and koji to make your own miso (available after the virtual event, scheduled pick-up only)
>> Limit 16 people

REGISTER AT https://the-alchemical-nursery-project-inc.square.site/

Hi Melody, glad you found the group. Yeah, we have not done a good job as moderators keeping the group active. Zoom calls can be good, I would be down for one. I’m out of Syracuse with http://www.alchemicalnursery.org

Where and what resources have you used for learning so far?

Sincerely ~ Frank

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:51:21 AM UTC-5 melodyg…@gmail.com wrote:

Hello, I’ve just discovered this group. I see that it has been inactive for almost a year. I would love to get things going again. I’m learning about permaculture and feeling a need to connect with other permaculturists in the community. I live in Amherst NY (near Buffalo NY). I know it’s difficult to connect with each other given the Covid situation, but even just talking on zoom or something would be a great start. Who’s interested?

Melody

Hello, I’ve just discovered this group. I see that it has been inactive for almost a year. I would love to get things going again. I’m learning about permaculture and feeling a need to connect with other permaculturists in the community. I live in Amherst NY (near Buffalo NY). I know it’s difficult to connect with each other given the Covid situation, but even just talking on zoom or something would be a great start. Who’s interested?

Melody

Hello friends of Upstate New York!

I am exploring moving to Upstate New York for my next project. For one year I am going to grow and forage 100% of my food to help and inspire people to start growing their own food and become a part of the local food movement. I will be helping people turn their lawns into gardens, planting community fruit trees, and volunteering with local nonprofits. I am incredibly excited to get involved with many of the great movements here and be of service.

I am looking for a person or community with some space where I could live for about 2 years (spring 2021- winter 2022), setting up my garden and building a tiny house, or living in existing structure. I have the Ithaca area specifically in mind but am open to other areas. I am looking to create a mutually beneficial relationship- establishing gardens and growing food for the land owner, planting a fruit tree orchard, building infrastructure for sustainable living such as rainwater harvesting, composting, etc. and am open to exchanges that would be beneficial to the landowner and the earth. I would like to do a work exchange and create a truly beneficial relationship that is worth far more than paying rent financially. I am open to joining a community where I could be of service or setting up on an individual or family property that is already growing food but could benefit from my presence or who just wants to begin their journey and would learn a lot from me!

I am visiting Ithaca right now for the month of August to get to know the area, the community and visit locations. I am also looking for a location to stay for this month as I get to know the area.

If you are interested please contact me at info@robgreenfield.org and I can share my phone number with you via email.

Health and happiness to you all! I’m excited to meet many of you!

Learn more about me via social media on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

I have done this in Orlando, Florida 2018-2019 and San Diego in 2015. Here is a video that shows my setup in Orlando

While in Orlando I grew and foraged 100% of my food for a year. Here is the video I made summarizing the project and my webpage on the project. So many people asked me to do this project in a cold climate, that it inspired me to do so!

Visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G7fcm-Sb7NqVHeerMMMsIZcaIVPohfDHgk0ywxABIlI/edit?usp=sharing