Introduction to Permaculture: Roots of the Transition Town Movement

Date:

Sat, 30/01/2010 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre

300 des Peres Blancs Avenue, Vanier (Ottawa)

Presented by:

and The Canadian Biodiversity Institute

At its simplest, permaculture is an eco-logical approach to design. It can be described as a way of thinking, making decisions and designing things based on observing nature. Permaculture has a set of ethics and design principles which can be applied to physical things - like landscapes or cities - as well as to invisible things - like business models, and our personal lives.

Transition Towns utilise permaculture principles and design as an important base for action.

In this fun, interactive workshop, we will:
*Explore the basics of permaculture in relation to Transition Towns and transitioning Ottawa
*Learn the permaculture ethics and permaculture design principles

*Look at examples of how permaculture can be applied

Please join us and:
*Learn about permaculture and how to begin applying it in your life, work and projects
*Connect with and get to know the Transition Ottawa community
*Learn about more ways to participate in Transition Ottawa
*Discover things you could do to transition towards a lower energy lifestyle

Cost: $25

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Heather Hamilton at:

613-826-2190 or hhamilton@magma.ca by January 23.

Maximum 40 participants

Send cheques made out to:

Canadian Biodiversity Institute

3351 Blanchfield Rd.

Osgoode, Ont., K0A 2W0

Please bring your own lunch. Hot and cold beverages, fruit and dessert will be provided.

There is free on-site parking, and OC Transpo Bus, Route #5 stops right outside the entrance.

Funding support from:

Ontario Trillium Foundation