[OKC] Learn permaculture with a permablitz

[Christine Patton]

Issue No. 7 January 2011   
Transition Times     
Permablitz workshop

 
Plant a fruit tree Learn permaculture principles while planting a beautiful and 
productive edible landscape! Permaculture is a design system that uses 
ecological principles to minimize work and waste while increasing productivity.


Participants in this hands-on workshop will help design and implement a 
permaculture plan to transform a typical bermuda backyard into a haven with 
raised bed gardens, a food forest, and other features. The workshop will be 
facilitated by Randy Marks, who is certified in Permaculture Design and has a 
Masters degree in sustainable land use and planning.
What:  Permablitz hands-on workshopWhen: Sat., Jan. 15th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: A home in NW OKC* 
Cost: Free, but please register as space is limitedHosted by: Transition 
OKC, the Hope Crossing SITES Project, and funded by a grant from the Office of 
Sustainability of the City of OKC

 
Register: E-mail okcsites at gmail.com, visit OKC Sites for more information, or 
call Randy Marks at 405-206-2883 with questions.
* Location and details will be provided to registered participants. Find local 
food year-round   

You don't have to wait for spring - you can get food fresh from your local 
growers now!  


There are several options for finding local food in the winter: 
1. The OSU-OKC Farmer's Market is open year round.  In winter, it is open on 
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 400 N. Portland Ave.
2. Oklahoma Food Co-op members can order from the Co-op online every month.
3. The Urban Agrarian Local Food @ Market C offers a selection of locally raised 
meat, eggs, freshly picked produce, and baked goods at 401 NW 23rd every Sunday 
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 Don't miss the Green Screen Films at the OKC MOA!  
  
Ingredients - Thursday, January 13, 7:30 p.m.  

Colony - Friday and Saturday, January 14-15, 5:30 p.m.

Cool it- Friday and Saturday, January 14-15, 8:00 p.m.

Wasteland - Sunday, January 16, 2:00 p.m.   
Transition OKC -  A catalyst for Oklahoma City's transition to local resilience 
P.O. Box 54665
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73154
 
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