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Permaculturist Robyn Francis in Portland! (8/24)

Robyn Francis is returning to the USA for the first time since 1986, when she presented at IPC-2 (Breitenbush and Olympia), and co-taught the first women’s PDC on Whitby Island, WA. Since then Robyn has been at the forefront of Permaculture innovation throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia, where she has conducted over 100 PDC’s, plus specialist programs for professional development and vocational training, and keynote presentations at international conferences.
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August 18th, 2009 | Posted in Education, Past Events, Permaculture
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Legal Graywater in Oregon: Almost There!

Great news! Today, the Oregon House of Representatives voted 45-10 in favor of House Bill 2080 which would legalize the exterior use of household greywater.  You can read the full text of the bill, and stay updated as the bill makes its way through the Oregon Senate, by checking out ReCode Oregon.

For those of you not already familiar with what graywater, I’d encourage you to first check out wikipedia’s entry, and then see the video below in which our friend Trathen Heckman explains the graywater system installed at his home in California (where it is already legal).

If you are interested in integrating greywater recycling into your home landscape, contact us, we can help!

March 16th, 2009 | Posted in Ecological Design Articles, Permaculture
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Cradle-to-…

Here’s a thoughtful article from a longtime permaculture designer…

November 10th, 2008 | Posted in Ecological Design Articles, Permaculture
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Cosmic Bob’s Plan for Your Life!

Check out this great article from Doug Bullock.  It’s good reading for anyone looking to make themself more useful in the coming times.

Speaking of making yourself more useful, in the next 3-6 months we’re going to be offering a few different workshops on various urban permaculture topics.  Be on the lookout for a two-day Permaculture for Renters workshop and more.

Hop on the mailing list here if you want to receive emails previewing the classes and other information…

October 13th, 2008 | Posted in Ecological Design Articles, Education, Permaculture
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