SPRING GREETINGS . . .

It’s about time to focus on the garden! Here is an update of upcoming events that can bring new light to the growing season, including:

Friday April 6th

FREE INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE IN PONCHA SPRINGS

Saturday, April 7th

WORKSHOP IN SALIDA — GARDEN DESIGN & PLANNING A LA PERMACULTURE

Thursday, April 12

POTLUCK WITH A PURPOSE IN SALIDA — CREATE AN INSTANT GARDEN BED WITH SHEET MULCHING!

Wednesday, April 18th

REEL TO REAL FILM SERIES TO SALIDA — TBA

Sunday, April 22nd

EARTH DAY PERMACULTURE EVENT IN SALIDA — TBA

Saturday/Sunday, April 28th/29th

WORKSHOP IN MANITOU SPRINGS — SOLAR GREENHOUSE DESIGN

Saturday, May 19th

FREE INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE IN HOWARD

Saturday, October 6th 2012 — Sunday, May 5th 2013

PERMACULTURE THROUGH THE SEASONS! DESIGN COURSE IN THE SALIDA AREA

More details for all of these events below.

Best wishes for a bountiful spring!

Sandy

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Friday April 6th

FREE INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE IN PONCHA SPRINGS

TIME: 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
LOCATION: at the Poncha Springs Town Hall

All Are Welcome!
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Saturday, April 7th

WORKSHOP IN SALIDA — GARDEN DESIGN & PLANNING A LA PERMACULTURE

TIME: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Salida Area
FEE: $50 (if registered by 3/28/12) or $65

Early Registration Discount if paid or postmarked by Wednesday, March 28th

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Thursday, April 12

POTLUCK WITH A PURPOSE IN SALIDA — CREATE AN INSTANT GARDEN BED WITH SHEET MULCHING!

TIME: 4:30PM-7PM
LOCATION: SALIDA
FEE: Free

Create an Instant Garden Bed ! ! ! !
Ark Valley Permaculture
Sheet Mulching Basics

Sheet Mulching is a fast and easy way to eradicate grasses and weeds while protecting the soil from erosion, building organic matter and conserving moisture plus encourage earthworms,
shelter beneficial microbes and enhance tilth all without tilling or using herbicides.

For more information and directions contact Merry or Denise at arkvalleypermaculture@gmail.com
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Wednesday, April 18th

REEL TO REAL FILM SERIES TO SALIDA — TBA

TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Where First United Methodist Church of Salida, 4th and “D” Street, in the Basement
FEE: Free! Donations welcome

Showcasing Innovative Solutions for Living in a Changing World! Third Wednesday of each month.
Please save the date — April film to be announced soon

For more info call Suzanne at (303) 539-8523.

The Reel to Real Film Series — is sponsored by:
> Central Colorado Foodshed Alliance
> High Altitude Permaculture
> The Morgan Center for Earth Literacy
> Guidestone Colorado
> Ark Valley Permaculture
> Upper Arkansas Conservation District
> Chaffee Citizens for Sustainability
> GARNA — The Greater Arkansas Nature Association
> Growing Connections
> Transition Colorado

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Sunday, April 22nd

EARTH DAY PERMACULTURE EVENT IN SALIDA — TBA

Please save the date! Plans are under discussion. Activities will likely include planting trees, and perhaps a free Introduction to Permaculture. Suggestions welcome! RSVP soon.

Sponsored by Ark Valley Permaculture and High Altitude Permaculture
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Saturday/Sunday, April 28th/29th

WORKSHOP IN MANITOU SPRINGS — SOLAR GREENHOUSE DESIGN

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Saturday, May 19th

FREE INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE IN HOWARD

Following Jane Rule’s presentation to the Freemont County Historical Society about the history of agricultural production in the Howard area, Sandy Cruz and friends will discuss how permaculture can contribute to the future of agricultural production in the Howard area!

Presentation will take place in the afternoon at the old Howard School House.

More details soon . . .
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Saturday, October 6th 2012 — Sunday, May 5th 2013

PERMACULTURE THROUGH THE SEASONS! DESIGN COURSE IN THE SALIDA AREA

A regionally-based 8-weekend design certification course, 108 hours, for Salida and beyond . . .

PLAN NOW for the full extravaganza!

Course Instructors: Sandy Cruz, Merry Cox and Denise Ackert, with guests David Bowers, Jason Gerhardt, Becky Elder and many more

Observe Nature’s ebb and flow in local towns, river valleys and mountains through the lens of permaculture, giving depth and perspective to design work. Tour diverse sites, engage in hands-on seasonal projects, create designs for resilient local systems, explore perennial culture, and take tangible steps towards regenerative food, shelter, energy and community. The extended format allows time to digest permaculture concepts and creates a foundation for community projects.

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