What is permaculture? It is a word that was coined in 1978 by an Australian ecologist, Bill Mollison, and one of his students, David Holmgren. It is the contraction of permanent agriculture. Basically, it is an approach to designing human settlements and agricultural systems that examine and mimic the relationships found in natural ecologies.
The October class will cover “Soil fertility from the ground up” – making tea and cake; cooking with microbes, stirring with worms, sheet mulching, and compost teas. November will focus on “Slow water” – source to sink; catch thermal energy, maximize water dispersement, make clay jugs, DIY water filters, and find where waters converge. In December, “Weaving relationships with the land – our commons and all our relations will be explored. Make something private or hang up to display. How indigenous people used fire and water and how ceremonies unfold will be discussed.
The cost of each session is $10, and they are all open to the public. All proceeds will be shared by Transition Lyons and the Lyons Parks & Recreation Department. For more information about these classes, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or call 303-823-5585.
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