Network with people interested in permaculture design within any of New York's counties located north of New York City. Permaculture practitioners are welcome to join, share ideas and projects, and promote local events. Please limit your contributions to messages directly related to permaculture ideas and activities.
Hello, let’s do stuff!
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
On Feb 11, 2021, at 9:10 AM, patty love/Barefoot Permaculture <patty@barefootpermaculture.com> wrote:
PAN Seeks Next Board Coordinator
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
Hello, let’s do stuff!
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/
585.506.6505From: 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
Hello, let’s do stuff!
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/
585.506.6505From: 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
Miso Making Virtual Fundraiser Workshop
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 pmJoint 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 peopleREGISTER AT https://the-alchemical-nursery-project-inc.square.site/
Miso Making Virtual Fundraiser Workshop
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 pmJoint 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 peopleREGISTER AT https://the-alchemical-nursery-project-inc.square.site/
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…@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/
585.506.6505From: 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
Hello, let’s do stuff!
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
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
Miso Making Virtual Fundraiser Workshop
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, let’s do stuff!
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, let’s do stuff!
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
Growing and foraging 100% of my food for a year in upstate NY!
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!
Seed Swap & Share platform doc
Visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G7fcm-Sb7NqVHeerMMMsIZcaIVPohfDHgk0ywxABIlI/edit?usp=sharing
| The Syracuse/CNY Seed Share doc is designed to allow individuals and/or groups to publicly share what seeds they have and would like to share, either by trade or simply giving to others. |
| 1) Hosts Alchemical Nursery and Bitternut Homestead will maintain a full list of available seeds that are available from our organizational stores at the Host Inventory tab, please do not edit that page. |
| 2) All others should add your offerings to the Public Inventory sheet, please add as much information as you can to demonstrate the specifics of what you have. (Hint: when giving a seed count in the "quantity" column we often just estimate by sight, no need to count every seed! |
| 3) Choose an ID and put it into the "LOCAL OWNER" column; then move to the "Local Owner COntact Info" sheet and complete the form to enable others to contact you for seeds. This is a public spreadsheet, please only add the contact info you are comfortable with making public. If you need assistance in creating a new email address or setting up an alternative contact method to your personal email and phone, then please contact us at info |
| 4) Please be respectful in communicating with each other, only asking for or taking what you need and can use, please follow all government and health official protocols for safe physical distancing during the cornoavirus pandemic, please make safe arrangements for making exchanges if doing so in person, use a public location or a Safe Trade Station (http://www.safetradestations.com/) such as the one located in North Syracuse: (https://www.syracuse.com/news/2020/03/north-syracuse-police-establish-safe-zone-for-exchange-of-local-online-sales.html) |
Another Resource for Communicating
Sure, no reason for it not to be, thanks!
On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 3:18:59 PM UTC-4, patty love/Barefoot Permaculture wrote:
Frank – would you like this listserv to be listed on PAN’s website (http://northeastpermaculture.org/get-involved/regional-listservs/)?
PAN is working at linking with the subregional groups. The work is slow due to our limited capacity but we’re working on it. And we’re upgrading our website to make it easier…stay tuned!
Warmly,
patty love, MALS, PDC
www.barefootpermaculture.com – owner (Please note that my website is a few years out of date…so little time!)
www.meetup.com/RochesterPermaculture/
585.506.6505From: upstatenypermaculture [mailto:upstatenypermaculture] On Behalf Of Frank Cetera
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 2:03 PM
To: upstateNYpermaculture <upstatenypermaculture>
Subject: Another Resource for CommunicatingThe Upstate NY Permaculture ListServ still exists, just hasn’t gotten action in a couple years, but, if you Upstate and want to build this list, please share it around, and please use it to reach out to our special community of permaculture practitioners and learners.
Sincerely ~ Frank Cetera
Another Resource for Communicating
Frank – would you like this listserv to be listed on PAN’s website (http://northeastpermaculture.org/get-involved/regional-listservs/)?
PAN is working at linking with the subregional groups. The work is slow due to our limited capacity but we’re working on it. And we’re upgrading our website to make it easier…stay tuned!
Warmly,
patty love, MALS, PDC
www.barefootpermaculture.com – owner (Please note that my website is a few years out of date…so little time!)
www.meetup.com/RochesterPermaculture/
585.506.6505
From: upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com [mailto:upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Frank Cetera
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 2:03 PM
To: upstateNYpermaculture <upstatenypermaculture@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Another Resource for Communicating
The Upstate NY Permaculture ListServ still exists, just hasn’t gotten action in a couple years, but, if you Upstate and want to build this list, please share it around, and please use it to reach out to our special community of permaculture practitioners and learners.
Sincerely ~ Frank Cetera
Another Resource for Communicating
The Upstate NY Permaculture ListServ still exists, just hasn’t gotten action in a couple years, but, if you Upstate and want to build this list, please share it around, and please use it to reach out to our special community of permaculture practitioners and learners.
Sincerely ~ Frank Cetera
Early Birds! Fall Permaculture Design Course Registration ~ Save $200 if registered by FRIDAY!
Fall 2018 Permaculture Design Certification Course with Sowing Solutions in Western MA!
~EARLY BIRDS! Start registration by this FRIDAY to save $200 off tuition!
Gather the skills to design for abundance in your home landscape and for resilience in our communities.
3 Weekends in All: September 28-October 1, October 19-21, November 9-12
http://www.PermacultureSeries.org
The Upcoming Course:
Your registration in this course will provide you with: skill shares, discussions, design activities, experience in orchards and forest gardens, skills to create new gardens, natural building visits and hands-on activities, numerous tours of local permaculture sites, immersion in community life, stories and presentations, food preservation and medicine making workshops, mapping techniques, networking opportunities, and a certification in permaculture design.
This course is offered by Sowing Solutions, who is celebrating over a decade of educational permaculture programs.
• Students of this PDC will learn first-hand about working with design clients and conducting an ecological design. Participants will be guided through the ecological design process alongside a team of professional designers and educators.
• A study of permaculture with Sowing Solutions includes visits to numerous demonstration sites such as Sirius EcoVillage, Wildside Cottages and Gardens, and Hickory Gardens. You can evaluate and learn from these leading northeastern permaculture demonstration sites ~ these sites have been growing and evolving for nearly a decade. • Gaining your internationally recognized certification with Sowing Solutions is an experience of empowerment, support, inspiration and skill building.
• All that you learn in this course can be applied at your home.
Course Dates:
Sept 28-Oct 1
Oct 19-21
Nov 9-12
If You Need to Miss a Day:
If for some reason you need to miss a day, don’t worry because you will still be qualified to complete your certification. If you need to miss more than a day, please let us know ahead of time, as we have ways for you to make up certain sessions and there can be alternate classes for you.
Course Location:
We are truly happy to be hosting the course now at the Sowing Solutions Community Permaculture Hub and Design Studio in the village of Shelburne Falls. You will have an opportunity to practice ecological design for residents in the Village!
We will be meeting for class sessions at Sowing Solutions Design Studio, 8 Deerfield Avenue, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.. There will be a few days during the course when we adventure out on field trips to visit Wildside Cottage and Gardens, Sirius EcoVillage, Hickory Gardens, etc.
Overnight Accommodations:
We have reserved a number of local guest houses for you, as well as air bnbs private or shared rooms, and a local farmhouse with dorm accommodations~ so we will need to know who is staying overnight as soon as is possible to arrange your accommodations. Our hosts have set up special discount pricing for our students, hooray! If you are planning to commute, please also let us know your plans.
Accommodations range from $25-$65 per night, based on your selection of a shared room, private room, location in town within walking distance, or a 4 minute drive from the town center to a guesthouse/ farmhouse with private rooms, dorms, or camping options, etc. Camping is also an option for $10 or $15 per night.
Send Us Your Registration Form:
Attached you will find the course registration form. Please fill this out today and return to us by email, or print it out and mail it to Sowing Solutions, 5 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.
Meals:
Locally sourced and organic lunches will be prepared for you and this is already included in your tuition. Breakfast will be prepared for all overnight guests only. Dinners are an additional fee and all students (commuters and overnight guests) are welcome to sign up any or for all dinners.
More Course Info:
Please peruse the course website for more info at
http://www.PermacultureSeries.org, and please set up a time to chat with us by phone ~ we are delighted to answer questions about this educational event, and to help you with fundraising or with logistics, etc.
The Registration Process:
1. Fill out the registration form (see below) and return to us by email or postal mail at: Sowing Solutions, 5 Bridge St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.
2. Send in a $300 deposit or a full tuition payment as a check or money order written out to ‘Sowing Solutions’ at the same mailing address (Sowing Solutions, 5 Bridge St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370)
We are available to chat by phone if you have further questions 🙂 Once we receive an email from you, we will send you the brief pre-course assignment and all the arrival details as soon as you register.
Fundraising Support:
There is funding available for you! (In other words ~ do not let funding stand in your way of this training and certification program!!!):
Contact us to talk about many fundraising options and we will share many ideas and strategies with you. Strategies for fundraising that we have for you are: discounts for college students, template letters for fundraising work trade applications, scholarship program, discounts when you bring a friend, payment plans, fundraising techniques that we can walk you through, accommodation discounts, etc
Your Attendance:
It will be wonderful if you can attend this inspiring and informative educational event! We will have a number of interesting design projects to work on together, and we have many existing permaculture demonstration sites to visit. The weekend series format of this course gives us a chance to correspond with you during the months between the class sessions, and provides students with ample time to integrate the new course material. The three weekends in session are opportune times for sharing skills, resources, inspiration, networking, and for forming new and lasting friendships.
More Info and to Contact Us:
Visit our website for more course details, http://www.PermacultureSeries.org, watch out our 2-minute video about this course, learn about the fundraising support that is available, and join us for a fun and informative weekend series course that starts this April!
Attached here is a detailed Course Information Packet.
If you have any questions, we are delighted to talk with you by phone, or correspond by email… and we look forward to meeting you!
Wishing you wellness,
~Kay
*** Here is the registration form in these files do not open on your computer***
Permaculture Design Certification Course ~ with Sowing Solutions
2018 Weekend Series Course: April 20-23, May 18-20, June 8-11
Registration Form
Please email this form to permacultureseries@gmail.com OR send via postal mail to Sowing Solutions, 5 Bridge St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. Mail all tuition and accommodation fees to this same mailing address. Receipt of tuition confirms your seat in the course.
Name:
Email Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Emergency Contact During Course Sessions:
Will you be a Commuter or Overnight Guest? If an overnight guest: Male or female dorm at a local farmhouse? Private room in a local guest house? Camping?
Do you wish to carpool? (Please indicate where you would be driving from, and if you would like to offer or catch a ride)
School & Major: (if applicable)
Would you like to arrange for 3 college credits through UMass Amherst upon completion of this course? All students pay this course tuition; Additional fees will apply if you are outside of the 5 College Consortium
Do you have any Dietary Restrictions?
How did you hear about this course?
Space available for daytime workshops
11 acre small farm 15 min. from Albany.
Permaculture Farmstead in Trumansburg seeks housemate
lol… those modern hippies…
From: Steve Austin
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 1:17 PM
To: upstatenypermaculture
Subject: Re: Permaculture Farmstead in Trumansburg seeks housemate
Hi Michael, This was sounding good until I got to the room rental rate. Do they want someone to pay them to develop their property? Did I get that right?
Steve
On Feb 28, 2018 7:53 AM, “Michael Burns” <cayutasunfarm> wrote:
https://ithaca.craigslist.org/roo/6504176814.html
Does using Permaculture principles to create a food forest and sustainable homestead sound exciting to you? Come join us on our 7.5 acre property in Trumansburg! Three of us started this project last summer, and we are looking for the right person/people to co-create it with us. Some of the things we’ve been working on outside are: building a small greenhouse, creating Hugelkultur beds, rainwater catchment, digging a pond, growing trees to plant on the property, starting to manage the woodlot, building a woodshed, and making very good use of the piles of woodchips and leaves our friends have delivered. Indoors we’ve been: building a root cellar, cooking up a storm, processing and preserving foods we’ve grown, building a hearth/installing a woodstove, doing planning for this growing season (including designing an outdoor kitchen and ordering chickens and mushroom spawn), and generally fixing up this 138-year-old house, making it a more efficient and interesting living space!
The current residents are the land owner, a musician in her 50s who works from home for a non-profit film company, and a couple in their twenties who are farmers, artists, and cooks. We all share a passion for organic gardening, natural building, community living and the arts. Our vision for the land is to use Permaculture principles to create a bountiful and beautiful property that can serve as a model, and we’re starting to organize workshops that we hope will be of interest to the larger community.
Our spacious 4-bedroom house sits at the edge of the village of Trumansburg, with woods, a large pond and creek access. The kitchen, living areas and bathrooms are shared by all, and we cook and eat together often (and we eat meat). There is plenty of room here for people to do their own projects – either for generating income or simply for fun!
We are looking for a housemate/landmate(s) who shares these ideals and principles, and who is excited to become a big part of making this place a joy to call home 🙂 A 12-month commitment is important to us. We want someone who is ready to dive into this project and add their gifts and talents to the equation. Beyond that, terms are negotiable! The rent amount will vary ($650-750, plus some utilities) depending on which bedroom you end up in (either 150 or 250 sq ft), and there’s an option for partial work-trade. Our timing is flexible on when you could move in. Our housemate who is moving out hasn’t found a place yet, but you could likely move in as soon as March 1st, if necessary. Pets are negotiable. We have one amazing indoor-outdoor cat named Radar, and we are open to having another cat and/or a dog on the property, as long as everyone can get along 🙂
Ideal candidates will have some skills/knowledge to share and experience living in community. The most important factors are: like-minded individuals that are interested in learning and sustainability, willing to work hard, can be professional when needed, and most of all – have a positive outlook!
If this living situation sounds intriguing to you, please send us an email that tells something about yourself and why you are interested in living here. We look forward to meeting you!
Cheers,
Eva, Sylvie & Liam
