Inland Northwest Permaculture Guild
Newsletter

Hello dear friends, 

We hope that wherever you are there are birds singing and patches of earth warming in the sun. 

Is it really Spring?  Seems like it might be!  Here are just a few updates from us folks on the INPG board of directors and advisors.  

 

Seed Swaps!

Hopefully by now you've had a chance to think about what seeds you'll be sowing this year, whether literally or figuratively.  Seed swaps are a great way to connect and share with your neighbors far and wide and come away with some interesting varieties of seeds!  

 

We have held several seed swaps throughout the inland northwest, from Colville Washington to Hot Springs Montana, repeating and creating annual traditions.

 

So many seeds were shared and new friends were made.  Look out for more seed swaps coming up, including... 

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Rocket Mass Heater workshop 

Location: Uhuru friday, March 31st hands on prep 10-6

sat.  April 1st,  2-6 potluck, 6ish  

sun. April 2nd 11-4 potluck 2ish 

Workshop is $50 per day or bring some one $40.00 per person/ already a annual member $25.00 per day.  We also have work trade and scholarships available. 

 

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Stevens County Farm Barter Faire

Check out this drop tailgate family friendly event. Come network and trade with locals who are interested in the same things as you.
Check out their Facebook Group

 

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Northwest Wildcrafters Rendezvous

May 26-28

Mazama, Washington

Methow Valley, North Cascades
Contact Skeeter at friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com

 

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Convergence 2023!

Planning for our next convergence is also still in the works!  This year the convergence will be held in Rice, WA at Uhuru, an off-grid permaculture community and homestead.  Stay tuned for more details, print our poster and share with your community.

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Work Parties!

Help us get Uhuru ready for all of these great upcoming events!  We will be having work parties April 7th thru 9th, May 25th and 26th and June 9th and 10th.  Contact us if you're interested. zone1@inlandnorthwestpermaculture.com

 

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Permaculture Law

INPG is seeking attorneys willing to help with permaculture matters, anything from family law, land tenure, environmental law and anything in between.  If you or someone you know practices law or is familiar with the legal world and wants to be involved please let us know! zone1@inlandnorthwestpermaculture.com

 

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Interns, Apprentices, Prospective Members Wanted

1) Uhuru is looking for an intern or apprentice.  Come learn about permaculture while doing the work!  Uhuru is an off-grid permaculture homestead in Rice, WA.  Contact Gabe Gaul for inquiries, fungipermastead@gmail.com.

2) Bezaleel Israel Eco-Village - "Come Visit, Maybe Stay."

The Bezaleel Israel Eco-Village in northeast Washington is open to new members-- folks who want to do permaculture short or long term and help establish a permanent permaculture land trust or folks who just want to visit and lend a hand. More details at bzfarm.org

3) Casler Farm West (A Wanna-Be Permaculture Center ) Is seeking a property manager. Application form here:  https://forms.gle/HG9QFS4MXhqzLeAt8

 

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OTHER EVENTS COMING UP:

Spokane Garden Expo
May 13
Skeeter (Michael Pilarski) and Jessica Spurr are having a booth at the Expo to promote permaculture and Skeeter is giving a talk on Landscaping with Fragrant, Multi-Purpose Plants.

Northwest Herbal Fair
June 8 - 11, Skalitude Retreat Center in the Methow Valley.
https://www.nwherbalfair.com/

Spokane Herbal Faire
June 24 & 25
7th Annual Spokane Herbal Faire! Fundraiser for Herbalists Without Borders International
https://www.fourseasonsguild.com
https://www.spokaneherbalfaire.org

 

Are there any other events we need to know about in  our communities?  Let us know!  As always, we invite and welcome you to join our team and become more involved in whatever unique ways you feel called to contribute. Thank you!

 Happy gardening from the I.N.P.G.