PermaBlitz #4!

Registration is Open!

PermaBlitz #4 will be held at a rural residence in Paradise, CA. The location will be provided upon RSVP confirmation.

PB#4 is open to a limited number of Participants, please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible to ensure your spot! See below to view our RSVP ticket types and when FREE registration is open. RSVP here: https://permablitz-4.eventbrite.com

We will be implementing several facets of a recently completed permaculture design for the PermaBlitz Host and site.

Projects & Activities may vary from list below.

PROJECTS:

• Plant out a berm with native plants and install drip irrigation
• Prepare a food forest for later planting
• Layout a keyhole garden bed
• Build a pad for a rainwater collection tank, connect downspout and, if time, place the tank

ACTIVITIES:

• Build 4-5 worm towers in raised beds using 4-6” pipe
• Inoculate logs placed for erosion control w/mushroom spawn
• Build bug hotel and talk about their benefits to garden ecosystem
• Build lizard habitat using existing materials (rocks/wood etc.) and talk about their benefits to garden ecosystem
• Build a birdbath out of existing materials to increase pollinators/birds
• Build a children’s play feature out of existing materials (music wall, stepping stone hopscotch, climbing structure… TBD)

COST: You must Register to attend

We have 5 RSVP ticket types:

1. ‘Paid PB#4 RSVP’: Paid registration is open 8/23/2018. $20 and the Eventbrite fee will support this and future PermaBlitzes and secure your spot now.
2. ‘Early Access PB#4 RSVP’: Free registration opens 10/1/2018 to those who qualify based on attendance (see more here: https://earthshed.org/permablitz/permablitz-2018/).
3. ‘PermaBlitz #4 RSVP’: Free registration opens 10/8/2018 to the general community.
4. ‘Donation PB#4 RSVP’: Donation RSVP’s open 10/8/2018. We will happily accept donations if you choose to contribute to this and future PermaBlitzes.
5. ‘Volunteer PB#4 RSVP’: ticket link is sent to registered volunteers. See below for details on how to volunteer for PB#4.

*PB#4 REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 10/13/2018*

VOLUNTEER for PB#4!

We need several volunteers to help us Set up and Clean up at the ‘Blitz. All volunteers receive free registration and early access. To ensure you get the RSVP ticket link emailed to you make sure to follow the instructions on the Volunteer Sign Up page here: https://www.volunteersignup.org/Q8EYH.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Paper, clipboard, and pens/pencils
• Gloves and sturdy shoes
• Water bottle in a non-glass container
• Plate, utensils, cup and napkin
• We will have some items available to use but if you have your own you can bring: chair(s) or blanket for sitting, shovel, hand pruners, and trowel

PARKING:

• THERE IS LIMITED PARKING! Please plan on carpooling!
• We can set up a shuttle from the Paradise Park & Ride to the PermaBlitz site if there is interest
• We will set up a carpool from Chico [at the Chico Park and Ride, Highway 32 at Fir Street –east side]
• Please let us know when you RSVP if you will carpool and/or use the PB shuttle

MISC:

• LUNCH will be provided by the Host; please let us know if you have special dietary requirements when you RSVP
• Please leave your pets at home
• All participants must sign a release of liability waiver when they arrive
• The PermaBlitz will take place rain or shine

If you wish to attend and cannot RSVP online or require more information please get a hold of us directly at permablitz@earthshed.org.

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PermaBlitzes are an education program of Earthshed Solutions. A PermaBlitz is about helping our neighborhoods become more edible and resilient one yard at a time by harnessing and building the power of community. Sign up for our newsletter or learn more here: https://earthshed.org/permablitz/

PermaBlitz #3!

Registration is Open!

PermaBlitz #3 will be held at a 5 acre rural residence in lower Paradise, CA. The location will be provided upon RSVP confirmation.

PB#3 is open to a limited number of Participants, please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible to ensure your spot! See ‘Cost’ below to view our RSVP ticket types and when registration is open. RSVP here: https://permablitz-3.eventbrite.com

Volunteer for PB#3! People who volunteer get additional hands-on knowledge, credit toward becoming a PB Host in the future and Early Access to this and PB#4 in October! Sign up online today!

We will be implementing several facets of a recently completed permaculture design for the PermaBlitz Host and site.  Projects & Activities may vary from list below.

PROJECTS:

• Wicking Bed –water conserving raised vegetable garden bed with small rock in a reservoir below the soil so plants literally wick up the water they need.
• Lasagna Style Raised Beds -layer diverse nitrogen and carbon materials to create the foundation for healthy soil in 2 new raised beds. One bed will be planted with ‘Black Beauty’ zucchini seed with the goal of saving seed for the Chico Seed Lending Library.
• Outdoor Sink -built near the fenced vegetable garden the sink, when used, will drain to the wicking bed or nearby mulch basin.

ACTIVITIES:

• Tree Planting & Compost Extract -show the proper way to plant trees (using Asian pear, persimmon and Autumn blaze type maple trees) with mulch basins for water conservation then make and use compost extract.
• Building Rocket Stoves -build efficient and hot burning rocket stoves which use small amounts of kindling/wood for fuel (we plan to build 3 or 4 and you may purchase one for $20).
• Citrus Tree Pruning –learn the best methods for pruning Citrus for optimal growth and health.
• Drip Irrigation for Plant Guilds -learn how to convert an existing drip irrigation system for trees to a plant guild system using micro-spray and shrubler emitters.

 

COST: You must RSVP to attend

We have 4 ticket types:

1. ‘Paid PB#3 RSVP’: Paid registration is open now. $20 and the Eventbrite fee will support this and future PermaBlitzes and secure your spot now.
2. ‘Donation PB#3 RSVP’ : Donation RSVP’s open 3/25. We will happily accept donations if you choose to contribute to this and future PermaBlitzes.
3. ‘PermaBlitz #3 RSVP’: Free registration opens 3/25 to the general community
4. ‘Early Access PB#3 RSVP’: Free registration opens 3/18 to those who qualify based on attendance (see more here: https://earthshed.org/permablitz/permablitz-2018/)

 

WHAT TO BRING:

• Paper, clipboard, and pens/pencils
• Gloves and sturdy shoes
• Water bottle in a non-glass container
• Plate, utensils, cup and napkin
• We will have some items available to use but if you have your own you can bring: chair(s) or blanket for sitting, shovel, hand pruners, and trowel

 

MISC:

• LUNCH will be provided by the Host; please let us know if you have special dietary requirements when you RSVP
• We will set up a carpool from Chico [at the Chico Park and Ride, Highway 32 at Fir Street –east side]; please let us know of your interest when you RSVP. We will have several signs along the road to help guide you.
• Please leave your pets at home
• All participants must sign a release of liability waiver when they arrive
• PermaBlitz will take place rain or shine

 

If you wish to attend and cannot RSVP online or require more information please get a hold of us directly at permablitz@earthshed.org.

 

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PermaBlitzes are an education program of Earthshed Solutions. A PermaBlitz is about helping our neighborhoods become more edible and resilient one yard at a time by harnessing and building the power of community. Sign up for our newsletter or learn more here: https://earthshed.org/permablitz/

Pre-PermaBlitz August Gathering

Sunday, August 20th  from 10am – 1pm at the Chico Library (1108 Sherman Ave.) in preparation for PermaBlitz #2 on October 15th!

We are gearing up for PermaBlitz #2 in October! As an introduction to permaculture and its application to PermaBlitz #2 we host 2 Pre-Blitz Gatherings, the first of which is Sunday, August 20^th from 10am-1pm at the Chico Library meeting room (1108 Sherman Ave.). This Gathering will cover…

PERMACULTURE ETHICS & PRINCIPLES:

We will discuss the Ethics and Principles of Permaculture and their practical application to the Host site for PermaBlitz #2 located in Butte Creek Canyon. Interactive forums will take place between 2-3 short presentations as we move through the 12 Holmgren permaculture principles.

At this time the PB #2 permaculture design is in progress and is being compiled by Earthshed Solutions’ certified designers and PDC graduate interns. PermaBlitz projects and activities will include, but are not limited to:

• renovation of an existing vegetable garden for better accessibility
• determining contour using A-frame levels for wattle applications, swales and level sills
• guild building 5 existing fruit tree groupings with diverse plants
• establishing a medicinal herb garden
• building an outdoor sink
• building a tool organizer
• making and using compost extract
• making seed threshing screens
• and more!

WHAT TO BRING:

• Please bring a small dish to share as well as your own dishes, utensils, and cup for the POTLUCK. There are limited dishes available in the library so please remember to bring your own if you can. If you do use library dishes we ask that you wash them when you are done.
• If you have anything in SURPLUS (vegetables, home preserved food, eggs, fruit, seed, plant starts etc.) please bring it along and we’ll ‘Share the Surplus’ after the Potluck.

What is a PermaBlitz?

A PermaBlitz is a FREE event open to the public, where you learn new skills as it relates to permaculture, complete various projects and activities, share food, get some exercise, and have fun. You can find out more here: https://earthshed.org/permablitz/.

Attention Potential PermaBlitz Hosts! Please read through this page for more information about hosting a PermaBlitz at your property: https://earthshed.org/permablitz/permablitz-host/. This CPG Pre-PermaBlitz Gathering counts toward becoming a PermaBlitz Host.

NEWS/UPDATES:

• CSLL ‘Lettuce Get Together’ -Monday, August 21^st from 4:30 to 7:00pm at the Chico Branch of the Butte County Library (1108 Sherman Ave. Chico, CA). A CSLL orientation session, timely garden discussions, and seed packaging will take place.
• Pre-PermaBlitz CPG Gathering: Permaculture Design Process Overview -Sunday, September 17^th from 10am – 1pm at the Chico Library meeting room (1108 Sherman Ave).
• PermaBlitz #2!! Sunday, October 15^th from 10am – 4pm (RSVP page coming soon, location provided with RSVP)

 

EARTH CARE – PEOPLE CARE – FAIR SHARE

 

PermaBlitz!

PermaBlitzes are about helping our neighborhoods become more edible and resilient one yard at a time by harnessing and building the power of community.

The Chico Permaculture Guild will be hosting Pre-Blitz Education Gatherings in 2017 to help inform our community and PermBlitz participants about permaculture through the lens of the property we will be ‘Blitzing.

Spring 2017 CPG / PermaBlitz Schedule

Pre-Blitz CPG Gathering –Sunday, February 19th from 10am to 1pm ‘Permaculture Ethics & Principles’ (Chico Library 1108 Sherman Ave. in Chico)

Pre-Blitz CPG Gathering –Sunday, March 19th from 10am to 1pm ‘Permaculture Design Process’ (Chico Library 1108 Sherman Ave. in Chico)

PermaBlitz #1 –Sunday, April 9th from 10am – 4pm (location will be provided with RSVP)

RSVP’s to attend will begin in early 2017. For more information please look over the Earthshed Solutions’ PermaBlitz and FAQ page. If you are interested in hosting a Permablitz check out the Host page. For more information contact Earthshed Solutions at permablitz@earthshed.org.

November CPG Gathering

Sunday, November 20th from 10am – 1pm

Chico Branch Library (1108 Sherman Ave.) in Chico

Always FREE and open to the public

Polycultures, Plant Guilds & Forest Gardens

We will have 3 short presentations with an open forum in between as we explore polycultures, plant guilds and forest gardening. Join us to learn about the importance and various functions of plant diversity in your gardens and farms.

Polycultures	Plant guilds	Forest gardens
benefits types in farming/gardening local examples	when and where they’re useful their form and function types of plants tools for guild building examples	benefits and key functions examples

NOTE: Participants who attend this Gathering will receive a promotional code for $10 off the December Hands On Workshop ‘HOW: Edible Forest Gardens Primer’ Sunday, December 11 from 10am to 3pm in Chico. For more information or Register: https://how-efg-primer.eventbrite.com

POTLUCK / SHARE THE SURPLUS SWAP:

• Please bring a small dish to share as well as your own dishes, utensils and cup for the POTLUCK. There are limited dishes available in the library so please remember to bring your own if you can. If you do use library dishes we ask that you wash them when you are done.
• If you have anything in SURPLUS (vegetables, home preserved food, eggs, fruit, seed, plant starts etc.) please bring it along and we’ll ‘Share the Surplus’ after the Potluck.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• CPG 3rd Annual Autumn Picnic -Sunday, November 6th from 12pm – 3pm at Brian & Stephanie’s farm in north Chico. Please RSVP here: https://cpg-3rd-picnic.eventbrite.com/
• CSLL ‘Lettuce Get Together’ -Tuesday, December 13th from 4:30pm – 7:00pm at the Chico branch library meeting room.

 

EARTH CARE – PEOPLE CARE – FAIR SHARE

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The Chico Permaculture Guild (CPG) is an education program of Earthshed Solutions, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in July 2015 by actively engaged CPG members.

EARTH CARE – PEOPLE CARE – FAIR SHARE

CPG Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chicopermacultureguild/
CPG website: https://chicopermaculture.wordpress.com/
Earthshed Solutions website: http://earthshed.org/

HOW Every Drop Counts -Solutions for Water Resilience

Earthshed Solutions presents: HOW Every Drop Counts -Solutions for Water Resilience

Sunday, October 16 from 10am – 4pm at Bywater Farm, Oroville

$40 fee

Eventbrite registration page: https://h2o_resilience.eventbrite.com/

Expand your toolbox for withstanding drought and learn how to make every drop of water count. This HOW (Hands On Workshop) will introduce you to various techniques you can easily implement on your property to create lasting water resilience. Resilient systems are better able to bounce back from stresses caused by long or short term changes; such as our current drought.

During this workshop, you will learn about various techniques for water retention and conservation currently in place on this 8 acre permaculture homestead. Learn skills and technologies that are designed to be effective in practice, easy to maintain, affordable, and which can be replicated on any site, at any scale.

Demonstrations and hands on learning will include:

• Living Soil – how to improve soil biological health for maximum water retention and plant health
• Rainwater Harvesting –how to collect rainwater into tanks and infiltration basins for productive food systems
• Water Reuse –how to reuse & recycle water, including greywater, for your landscape & gardens
• Irrigation –how to effectively use various irrigation methods such as ollas, wicking beds, and drip systems

Cost: $40 (not including Eventbrite fee)

• If you wish to attend and cannot register and/or pay online please get a hold if us directly at info@earthshed.org.
• Any payment made on the day of the workshop is $50.00 per person. We accept checks made out to ‘Earthshed Solutions’ or cash; sorry no credit cards.

What to bring:

• Paper, clipboard and pens/pencils
• Hat and sturdy shoes
• Water bottle in a non-glass container
• Your own lunch (various sun teas will be provided)
• Chair(s) or blanket for sitting

FAQs:

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

If there is interest we can set up a carpool from Chico at the Chico Park and Ride [Highway 32 at Fir Street]. Let us know of your interest when you register.

Please leave your pets at home.

For more information contact Stephanie at info@earthshed.org or 530-828-6390.

 

“Just as water is the foundation of life it must also be the foundation of design in the built environment.” -Betsy Damon, founder of Keepers of the Waters

ES HOW: Laundry to Landscape Greywater Installation

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Earthshed Solutions HOW (Hands On Workshop)

When: Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where: Bywater Farm in Oroville, CA 95966

Registration is required. For more information and to register please follow this link: https://how-l2l-install.eventbrite.com/

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California is still in a drought – Save Water with Greywater!

Learn how to divert greywater from a washing machine to irrigate the landscape with a laundry to landscape (L2L) greywater system. L2L greywater systems are simple, affordable, and easy to maintain. This workshop is taught by a certified greywater installer and will give you the necessary skills to install your own L2L system to irrigate your landscape each time you do laundry; saving you water, resources, and money.

This workshop will cover:

• Basic overview of L2L greywater, legality in Butte County, and 12 guidelines
• How to install a simple greywater system from a washing machine -including how to source greywater parts
• How to prepare your landscape to receive greywater and the best choice in plants
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

This is a Hands On Workshop. Participants will participate in the construction of a real L2L greywater system – start to finish. All participants will receive handouts and informational resources for use at home.

NOTE: No prior experience is required but for better understanding it is recommended participants attend the FREE CPG May Gathering on May 15th from 10am to 1pm at the Chico Library meeting room (1108 Sherman Ave. Chico, CA). The May Gathering will cover common greywater systems including the L2L system, a mock up of parts/materials required for a L2L system as well as current California codes for greywater. Participants who attend the May Gathering will receive a promotional code for $10 off this installation workshop.

Cost: Sliding scale $43-$106.

Registration is required: https://how-l2l-install.eventbrite.com/

If you wish to attend and cannot register and/or pay online please get a hold if us directly at info@earthshed.org. Any payment made on the day of the workshop is $60.00 per person. We accept checks made out to ‘Earthshed Solutions’ or cash; sorry no credit cards.

What to bring:

• Paper, clip board and pens/pencils
• Hat and sturdy shoes
• Water bottle in a non-glass container
• Your own lunch (various sun teas will be provided)
• Chair(s) or blanket for sitting

 

FAQs:

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

If there is interest we can set up a carpool at the Chico Park and Ride [Highway 32 at Fir Street]. Let us know of your interest when you Register.

Please leave your pets at home.

 

For more information contact Stephanie at info@earthshed.org or 530-828-6390.

 

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HOW’s (Hands On Workshops) are an education program of Earthshed Solutions where we teach you HOW on the ground, learning various skills, mind and body; from permaculture design itself to soil building and food production to greywater, earthworks and other water harvesting techniques.

MAY CPG Gathering -GREYWATER

MAY 15th, 2016 from 10am to 1pm at the Chico Branch Library (1108 Sherman Ave. Chico)

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1067540999958982/

Greywater Systems in California

This month we’ll explore common greywater systems with an emphasis on Laundry to Landscape (L2L) systems.

Greywater -water reused from sinks, showers, and washing machines- can significantly reduce your outdoor water consumption. Greywater systems are especially important in times of drought; California is still in a drought!

Come learn about:

• Common greywater systems (like laundry to landscape and branched drain systems)
• Water saving potential of greywater
  
• 12 best practices
  
• Design and cost considerations
• Permits and regulations in California
• Health and safety
• Soaps and products
  

You’ll also explore a Laundry to Landscape (L2L) system “mock-up” with real greywater parts as well as get more information about our upcoming ‘HOW: Laundry to Landscape Greywater Installation‘ happening June 12th from 10am-4pm at Bywater Farm in Oroville, CA.

 

PARTICIPANTS WHO ATTEND THIS MAY GATHERING WILL RECEIVE A PROMOTIONAL CODE FOR $10 OFF THE INSTALLATION WORKSHOP.

 

POTLUCK / SHARE THE SURPLUS SWAP:

• Please bring a small dish to share as well as your own dishes, utensils and cup for the POTLUCK. There are limited dishes available in the library so please remember to bring your own if you can. If you do use library dishes we ask that you wash them when you are done.
• If you have anything in SURPLUS (vegetables, home preserved food, eggs, fruit, seed, plant starts etc.) please bring it along and we’ll ‘Share the Surplus’ after the Potluck.

 

NEWS/UPDATES:

• 37th Annual Endangered Species Faire (Butte Environmental Council community event) -Saturday, May 7th from 11am – 4pm at One Mile Picnic Area in Lower Bidwell Park. Earthshed Solutions will have a booth! More info: http://www.becnet.org/endangered-species-faire
• CSLL ‘Lettuce Get Together’ -Tuesday, May 10th from 4:30-7:30pm in the Chico branch library meeting room. More info: http://chicoseedlendinglibrary.org/
• HOW: ‘Laundry to Landscape Greywater System Installation’ -Sunday, June 12th from 10am-4pm at Bywater Farm in Oroville. Details and registration page here: https://how-l2l-install.eventbrite.com/

 

CPG Gatherings are BI-MONTHLY (with summers off). You can view more information and the whole year’s schedule here.

 

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The Chico Permaculture Guild (CPG) is an education program of Earthshed Solutions, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in July 2015 by actively engaged CPG members.

EARTH CARE – PEOPLE CARE – FAIR SHARE

CPG Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chicopermacultureguild/
CPG website: https://chicopermaculture.wordpress.com/
Earthshed Solutions website: http://earthshed.org/

Earth Day Movie Night 2016

Sierra Nevada, ChicoBag Company, Klean Kanteen and Butte Environmental Council present the annual…

A benefit for Sacramento River Preservation Trust, Butte Environmental Council, Grub Education Program, and Earthshed Solutions.

The films this year will surround the theme of sustainable agriculture, food, and water. They were chosen in light of the continuing California drought and will explore water usage, the impact of agriculture on water supply, and the unique challenges we face with continued drought conditions.

FILM  LINE  UP

Aina (feature film)

Story of Excess

Inglorious Fruits and Veggies

Nature RX

National Parks PSA

Soil Carbon Cowboys

Follow the Frog

Walt 

Tuesday, April 19 at the Sierra Nevada Big Room (1075 E 20th St, Chico)

Doors Open at 5 p.m. – Film Starts at 6:30 p.m. 

 

Tickets: ‘Your donation is your admission’

$5 minimum donation at the door & free for students with a valid school ID

Cash Only

 

Donation Prize Levels:

$5 – Admission + Raffle Ticket
$10 – ChicoBag Produce Bag + Raffle Ticket
$20 – ChicoBag Produce Bag + Klean Kanteen 10oz Cup + Raffle Ticket
$50 – ChicoBag Higher Value Item + Klean Kanteen  Higher Value Item + Raffle Ticket
$100 – ChicoBag Higher Value Item + Klean Kanteen Higher Value Item + Raffle Ticket

 

Facebook Event Page

 

Because we want to encourage all of our attendees to travel to this event on their bicycle, there will be a free and secure bike valet provided by Chico Velo! This will be available in reserved parking spaces directly outside of the entrance to the Big Room. There are also multiple bike racks around the venue. You will also receive a special incentive for riding your bike!

Sponsors of Earth Day Movie Night: Klean Kanteen, Sierra Nevada Brewery and ChicoBag

MARCH Chico Permaculture Guild Gathering

CPG Gatherings are BI-MONTHLY (with summers off). You can view more information and the whole year’s schedule here.

MARCH 20, 2016 from 10am to 1pm at the Chico Branch Library (1108 Sherman Ave. Chico)

CPG EDUCATION: (Always FREE and open to the public)

**PERMACULTURE DESIGN PROCESS OVERVIEW** We are continuing our cycle of educational topics focusing this month on an overview of the Permaculture Design process including:

• Site Analysis: Explore observation, sector analysis and pattern recognition for a productive site study.
• WAS Design: Understand how Water, Access and Structures interconnect on your property and how you can maximize water efficiency. We’ll do a Q&A session for water harvesting.
• Zones of Use: Learn about permaculture zones and how to how to map them out. We’ll do a ‘Design Zone 1’ activity.

POTLUCK / SHARE THE SURPLUS SWAP:

• Please bring a small dish to share as well as your own dishes, utensils and cup for the POTLUCK. There are limited dishes available in the library so please remember to bring your own if you can. If you do use library dishes we ask that you wash them when you are done.
• If you have anything in SURPLUS (vegetables, home preserved food, eggs, fruit, seed, plant starts etc.) please bring it along and we’ll ‘Share the Surplus’ after the Potluck.

NEWS/UPDATES:

• ‘Lettuce Get Together’ with the Chico Seed Lending Library! Tuesday, March 8th from 4:30 – 7:30pm at the Chico Library meeting room. Seed library orientation, beginner seed crop discussions and more! FB event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/826082474185543/
• 1078 Gallery Exhibition (Chico Seed Lending Library is a participant) Come learn how to make Seed Balls! Tuesday, March 15th from 6-8pm. More info here: http://www.1078gallery.org/my-witness-is-the-empty-sky.html
• Environmental Coalition of Butte County Gathering: Friday, March 25th from 5:30-8pm at the Women’s Club. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/215192948835342/
• ‘Energy Efficient Design’ HOW (Hands On Workshop) with Earthshed Solutions: Sunday, April 10th from 10am – 3pm at Frog and Toad Farm. Register here: https://how-energyefficientdesign.eventbrite.com/

Lastly, Earthshed Solutions website is online and growing at earthshed.org! Feel free to browse around and see all we are offering our community as a nonprofit organization! If you use Amazon for online purchasing you can now include Earthshed Solutions in your checkout. AmazonSmile will donate to us each and every time you make a purchase when you register us as your organization of choice (and you don’t pay anything!). It’s super simple and we will be truly grateful!

 

2016 CPG GATHERING SCHEDULE: (Please note Gatherings are now bi-monthly with summers off)

ALL Gatherings are held at the Chico Branch Library (1108 Sherman Ave. Chico) from 10am – 1pm. Gatherings are FREE 1-2 hour interactive lectures with open discussions about the specific monthly topic.

January 24, 2016 – Permaculture Ethics, Principles, Setting Goals and Base Maps

March 20, 2016 – Permaculture Design Process Overview

May 15, 2016 – Soil Food Web and Actively Aerated Compost

September 18, 2016 – Water Harvesting in a Mediterranean Climate

November 20, 2016 – Polycultures, Plants Guilds and Forest Gardens

EARTH CARE – PEOPLE CARE – FAIR SHARE

CPG Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chicopermacultureguild/
CPG website: https://chicopermaculture.wordpress.com/

The Chico Permaculture Guild (CPG) is an education program of Earthshed Solutions, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in July 2015 by actively engaged CPG members.