Greetings
all,
Below is an amazing collection of upcoming events in the central Virginia bioregion! Folks can sign up for the BRPN e-newsletter here. Send us announcements to: blueridgepermaculture@gmail.com, or click here to view this email as a webpage. And check out the BRPN on Facebook here.
Best,
Christine, Terry, and the BRPN team
www.blueridgepermaculture.net
Below is an amazing collection of upcoming events in the central Virginia bioregion! Folks can sign up for the BRPN e-newsletter here. Send us announcements to: blueridgepermaculture@gmail.com, or click here to view this email as a webpage. And check out the BRPN on Facebook here.
Best,
Christine, Terry, and the BRPN team
www.blueridgepermaculture.net
1.
Returning to Eden: Polyculture Gardening with Steven Martyn
Returning to Eden: Polyculture Gardening with Steven Martyn
Sun, February 5, 2017 -- 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Montfair Resort Farm is excited to host an
afternoon with Steven Martyn and Megan Spencer, co-creators of The Sacred
Gardener School in Golden Lake, Ontario. Steven's talk will be based around his
new book, "Sacred Gardening," in which he explores concepts and
practices of polyculture forest gardening. Steven has over 30 years' experience
practicing traditional living skills, including gardening, foraging, building,
herbalism and healing. This event will be hosted at the Events Lodge at
Montfair Resort Farm. Light refreshments provided. Call for more information:
434 823-5202.
Tickets available
online or at the door: $15
2.
Spring 2017
Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course with Shenandoah Permaculture
Institute in partnership with University of Richmond
This 10 day, 72-hour PDC will be held over 4 weekends at the
University of Richmond in Richmond, VA.
Dates: Feb. 10-12, Feb. 25-26, March 10-12, March 25-26
Course days will run from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Cost: $1,150 (includes lunch)
-- Scholarships are available!
For more information and to register please visit:
Questions? Contact: Ryan Blosser shenperminstitute@gmail.com
3.
Agroforestry for a Vibrant Future
Agroforestry for a Vibrant Future
Connecting People, Creating Livelihoods,
Sustaining Places
The 15th North American Agroforestry
Conference is for agroforestry producers, researchers, educators and those
involved with related work in the fields of permaculture and agroecology.
June 27-29, 2017
Virginia Tech, Squires Student Center, Blacksburg, Virginia
Keynote Speakers
Victor Harris, Editor-in-Chief, Minority Landowner Magazine
June 27-29, 2017
Virginia Tech, Squires Student Center, Blacksburg, Virginia
Keynote Speakers
Victor Harris, Editor-in-Chief, Minority Landowner Magazine
Eric Toensmeier, Author, The Carbon
Farming Solution
Early registration begins February 15,
2017
Last chance to submit abstracts for the North American Agroforestry Conference held in
Blacksburg, VA this June! Deadline has been extended to January 15. Please
consider submitting a poster, oral presentation, special topics, and/or a round
table discussion topic. Reduced price for farmers ($150).
Go to this link to submit abstracts and learn more about the conference: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx…
Go to this link to submit abstracts and learn more about the conference: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx…
4.
Garden
position
Experience in market gardening, permaculture, or
estate management is useful
Position is 3+ days/week, 11 month/year
(negotiable) (two people could share)
Ongoing landscape projects can be adapted to the
interests of the applicant
Room to grow: on-the-job learning through
advisors and workshops
Will pay well for experience, aptitude, and
enthusiasm!
This is a project that has been underway 35 years
and involves land shaping, ponds, experimental architecture, and extensive
edible plantings that provide year-round organic produce for a small
family. My research as a landscape architect, architect, and former
student of John Jeavons has been essential to the operations and maintenance of
the land and gardens. I teach architecture at UVa.
contact: Lucia Phinney phinney@virginia.edu
or leave message at 434-823-4969
5.
18th
Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference
January
10 – 11 Tuesday - Wednesday
All Day
at The Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA
The VA Association for Biological
Farming is hosting their 18th annual conference. In collaboration with
VSU and VA Cooperation Extension, there will be multiple workshops, 35+
tradeshow exhibits, a film series, and much more. Special resort rates
available. Register at vabf.org/conference/.
Questions? Email
our conference registrar, Jacqueline, at conference@vabf.org
or call 434-735-0139.
6.
Living
Earth School – near Charlottesville, VA
Summer Camp 2017
Day Camps
Join our Explorers Foundation Day Camp and then enjoy Themed
Day Camps~ Choose from - Animal Lovers/Natural History - Wood Working- Elements
of Survival - Forest Ninja Scouts - Nature Arts - (NEW!)
Fort-topia (Only requirement is one previous LES Day camp. Go to our website to
learn more.)
Summer Explorers Camps for ages
7-12/Themed Camps for ages 9-13:
Skipping Stones for ages 5 and 6:
Overnight Camps for ages 8-17:
Earth Roots
1: June 18-23; Earth Roots 2: June 25-30; Earth Roots 3: July 30-
Aug 4; Earth Roots 4: Aug 7-11
Advanced Camps:
Teen River
Expedition: June 24-30; Way of the Scout: July 23-28; Archer's Camp: June 25-30; Fire Tenders Camp: July 30- Aug 4
*New! Wood/Leather/Metal Camp: July
30- Aug 4
Adult Spring Programs
Wild Edibles
~Harvest Wild Abundance~
Come learn about tasty wild food growing right
outside your door! Our expert wildcrafter will help you identify, harvest, and
prepare delicious wild edibles. This class has sold out every time we offer it-
be sure to sign up now to secure your space!
Date: April 29, 10am-4pm
Ages: Adults (and mature
teens)
Build a Wooden Long Bow -OR- Make a Quiver and Arrow Set
Dates: March 18-19; Ages: 14+; 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday
Leather Working
Dates: May 6-7; Ages: 16+
6.
From our friends at
Transition Cville
Saturday
1/7 Fourth Annual Seed Swap
11am-1:30pm
at 1208 Meriwether St.
Gardeners!
Bring leftover seeds from 2016, or seeds you harvested in 2016 (or from years
before if they're liable to be viable). Come to swap seeds and garden
stories. Questions? Email stephen.bach@runbox.com
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Saturday
- Sunday 1/7 - 1/8 Disaster + Wilderness First Aid
8:30am-6:30pm,
Montessori School, Pantops
Learn
how to save life & limb when mired in the wilderness of an urban disaster
zone, rural area far from a hospital, or natural area miles from an access
point. In this course, learn how to care for an injured/ill person
during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance/hospital arrival.
Blend of classroom instruction, and hands-on problem-solving rescue scenario
practice. You come away with actual do-it-yourself care-giving
confidence. No prerequisites. Know your loved ones are safe
wherever they are. $185. Register at www.solowfa.com/.
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Tuesday
1/10 Edible Landscaping Volunteer Work Day
9am-3pm
at 361 Spirit Ridge Lane, Afton
Have
fun working at the nursery and receive a credit of $10.00 hour. Type of labor
to be determined. You will need to bring pruners, gardening gloves, and make
sure you dress for the weather. Please bring a bag lunch. Come anytime
from 9am to 3pm. You must pre-register as space is limited. Credit
expires 1 year if not used and there is a limit to the amount of hours you can
earn in a year. Call (434)361-9134
or email info@ediblelandscaping.com.
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Tuesday
1/10 Cville TimeBank Orientation
6pm at
the Mary Williams Center, Jefferson School City Center
Everyone
has something to give, and the TimeBank is a way to trade services and build
community at the same time. Potential members set up a profile on the
member portal, and attend an orientation prior to having their Timebank
account authorized. Once your account is authorized, you can begin
browsing current offers and requests – and post your own! cvilletimebank.com/membership-information/
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Monday
1/23 No Fracking Way! Rally
Noon-1pm
at the Capitol Grounds Bell Tower, Richmond
In this
year's General Assembly session, there is potential for various pieces of
legislation that could leave us exposed to the dangerous environmental and
health impacts of fracking. Join a chorus of voices asking our
legislators to strengthen Virginia's standards on fracking. Come out
during Conservation Lobby Day to say "No Frackin' Way!" with the
Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club.
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Living
Energy Farm Seeks Intern
Living
Energy Farm is an intentional community, organic farm, and environmental
education center in Louisa that is off the grid and uses no fossil fuels.
Interns pitch in 35-40 hours of work per week on the farm and as needed
throughout the community. To apply, contact livingenergyfarm@gmail.com or call
or text 540-205-9815.
7.
From our friends at VABF
From our friends at VABF
The
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition will have its next Coalition
meeting on:
Wednesday,
January 18th, 2017
Staunton,
VA
The
Management team and Advisory group have been meeting regularly since our last
meeting in May, and it is time to come together again with all of our partners
and Virginia’s farmers to:
•
Network
•
Discuss the work has been completed by the Coalition through our
whole farm planning teams, action teams, and partners who have completed
mini-grant projects
•
And plan for future Coalition work and partnerships.
We can
compensate round-trip mileage ($.45/mile) for those participants who choose to
use their personal vehicle (or VT Fleet vehicle) to attend the training and/or
meeting. We will provide the appropriate forms for this process on-site. If you
will be traveling a long distance (e.g. over 3 hours one-way) or have any
special needs, we can provide hotel accommodations.
Email: allys91@vt.edu
Beginning
Farmer Workshop Series that will be held in and around Louisa County
A
Beginning Farmer Workshop Series that will be held in and around Louisa County
meeting monthly beginning in January. The cost is $10 per person per
workshop. You must register at least one week before each workshop (for
workshops with less than 10 participants one week out we reserve the right to
cancel.) PS- You don't have to be a "beginning farmer" to register-
many of these workshops are very applicable to anyone who farms! Please contact
Sarah Sharpe, seweaver@vt.edu to
register.
-Farm
Financials Part 1- January 26, 6 pm - 8:30 pm at the Louisa County Extension
Office (The two part series will cover managing financial risk, farm budgeting,
financial statements, and more)
-Farm
Financials Part 2- February 15, 6 pm - 8:30 pm at the Louisa County Extension
Office
-An
Overview of NRCS, FSA, and Soil and Water Incentive Programs- March 16, 6 pm -
8 pm at the Louisa County Extension Office
-High
Tunnel Production and Farm Walk- April 25, 5 pm—7pm, Hill Farm, Louisa County
(address will be given to those who register)
-Goat
Production- May (Date and Time TBA)
-What
can I do with my forested lands?- August (Date and Time TBA)
2017
Southern SAWG Conference: Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining
Family Farms
Lexington,
Kentucky
Pre-conference short courses, minicourses, and farm tours -
Wednesday and Thursday, January 25-26
General Conference - Friday and Saturday,
January 27-28
This is
a unique opportunity to gather with over 1,000 farmerr, researchers, educators,
and advocates for sustainable agriculture from across the Southern region (TX,
OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, VA, NC , SC, GA, FL, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin
Islands) to learn, shar resources, make new connections and deepen existing
ones. Two days of short courses, farm tours and the 2017 Organic
Agriculture Reseasrch Symposium, then two more days of plenary and breakout
sessions on a wide range of topics from how to build soil or grow vegetables
organically to sustanable food systems, food sovereignty, and policy
issues. For more information, visit http://www.ssawg.org/january-2017-conference/.
Early
registration closes December 21 (you can still register after that, but it
costs a bit more). Registration for all pre-conference events and general
conference at: http://www.ssawg.org/registration.
8.
Regional
permaculture reflections website - I'm trying to keep everything up to date on
my website so if you're interested in what's happening you can keep track of it
all there.
www.permaculturebob.org
9.
AMI Fellowship Program: 2017 Applications Now
Available
GROWING FOOD. BUILDING COMMUNITY.
Allegheny Mountain Institute
(AMI) is seeking inspiring individuals to participate in the sixth cohort of
our AMI Fellowship program. The 18-month Fellowship prepares and empowers
individuals to become teachers and ambassadors for a more vibrant and
accessible local food system.
Visit alleghenymountaininstitute.org for details and
to apply!
Applications are due by
February 1, 2017
