Northeast Permaculture Convergence 2012

The 8th Annual Permaculture Convergence

July 13-15, 2012

Soule Homestead, Middleborough MA

Permaculture has been receiving national attention at The White House, Occupy Movements and The New York Times at a time where local food systems and economies is an increasingly popular topic. The permaculture community is a global movement – there are over 1 million practitioners, with over 5,000 projects in more than 140 countries. This event will generate renewed energy into local permaculture projects while broadening skills and knowledge in the northeast region.

Permaculture is a design system that combines Green Architecture, Renewable Energy, Alternative Waste Management, Nature-Based Education, Renewable Transportation, Alternative Economies, Agroforestry, Organic Agriculture, Community Living, Social Justice, BioDynamics, Edible Forest Gardening, and more into a coherent whole that allow us to plan and create productive, cost-effective, and regenerative systems for truly sustainable homes, businesses, and communities.

All day workshops and demos to celebrate, connect, and share. When: 9:00am – 9:00pm on Saturday July 14^th:

20+ Workshop Sessions throughout the day at 6 locations including: Introduction to Permaculture, Edible Forest Gardening, Polyculture Design, Permaculture and Community, Bioshelters, Resiliency, Social Permaculture, Beekeeping, Regenerative Real Estate and more

Presenters include Scott Kellogg, Lisa DePiano, Dave Jacke, Eric Toensmeier, Ethan Roland, Lisa Fernandes, Ryan Harb and many more

Hands-on Projects: Hugelkultur, sheet mulching, and a wild edibles walk

Support local vendors on site or barter and gift throughout the day

Enjoy delicious food from Clover Food Truck

Family programming and permaculture for kids throughout the day

Participate in the open mic, listen to live local folk music and dance to end the day

Check out the website for updated registration and schedule information:

http://northeastconvergence.wordpress.com/

Questions? Contact: neconvergence@gmail.com

Register here: http://2012neconvergence.eventbrite.com