Growing Community in Southwest Michigan
(text courtesy of Midwest Permaculture) This will be our second year hosting a full PDC at Pierce Cedar Creek. Last year’s training worked out wonderfully. Not only did we have the beautiful backdrop of the nature center’s grounds, facilities and their knowledgeable staff, the training was co-taught in part by two very interesting and...
This is an intensive week-long course designed to provide participants with the skills and experience necessary to develop and create a permaculture landscape on their property. The principles of permaculture can be incorporated into areas from a backyard to a farm. The workshop will be led by Bill Wilson of Midwest Permaculture. All meals...
Aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponics, which allows individuals to produce their own food in unique ways. Van-Kal Permaculture member Josh Shultz will share his years of experience running an aquaculture system, helping participants understand the components and proper management of their own system. Members $40 | Non-Members $50
Join with others to hear from experts on sustainability and discuss how households, communities, and society can help to preserve resources for the future. Break-out sessions will cover a diverse set of topics from permaculture, alternative energy sources, water quality issues, native plants, wood gasification, Passive House, and homesteading. The Sustainability Conference is a...
