MICHAEL “SKEETER” PILARSKI
Friends of the Trees Society Newsletter - August, 2016
'Tis the Season for Permaculture Convergences!
Dear
friends and associates,
I am super excited to invite
you to three permaculture convergences, an herbal faire in Spokane and
a
wildcrafting workshop in Weippe, Idaho near the Clearwater River.
The 9th Northwest Permaculture Convergence. October 7-9 at
Fort Flagler, Marrowstone Island, WA. I am the overall
coordinator this year and we are whipping up a top-notch, exciting
event. There will be an illustrious line-up of speakers, presenters,
artisans, organizations and businesses. We will have an outstanding
Permaculture Fruit & Nut Show, a Northwest Permaculture Pioneers
reunion, an International Development and Permaculture Track, lots of
artisans at the Skillshare Village and dozens of booths in the
Exposition/Trade Show/Vending area. Lots to see and do and lots of
networking opportunities.
The 6th Inland Northwest
Permaculture Convergence, Sept 9-11 near Spokane, WA. I am part of the
organizing committee as usual. This is an annual reunion of
permaculture folks around the Inland Northwest. Lots of great
workshops and presenters.
The 2nd North American
Permaculture Convergence, September 13-18 in Hopland, CA. A
chance to tap into the national permaculture movement and meet lots of
the movers and shakers. I am not on the organizing committee this
year, but will be there to contribute.
I can feel a change
coming for me. I am realizing that I don’t need to organize any more
permaculture convergences. I am expecting these will be the last
permaculture convergences I will organize. I’d like to leave on the
note of successful, fun and useful convergences. We are aiming for
400 to 600 participants at the NWPCC and 200 to 300 at the INPC. Don’t
miss these chances for more fabulous Skeeter events.
Wildcrafting Workshop at Vedrica
community in Weippe, Idaho near the Clearwater River.
Sept
6: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Training for commercial wildcrafters and for home use.
Medicinal plants, edible, seeds, crafting, fibers. We are surrounded
by useful plants wherever we go. We will cover how to collect, process
and ship the main medicinal plants found growing in the region as well
as collecting techniques, tools, timing of harvest and processing.
For more info contact Joanna at
Joannaopentrust@gmail.com
541-735-1648.
October 7-9, 2016
FORT FLAGLER ST. PARK
MARROWSTONE ISLAND, WA
Workshops • Skillshare Village
Fruit & Nut Show • Trade Show/Vending
International Development
Permaculture Pioneers Reunion
Fun • Networking
Join us for our 9th annual NWPCC and our 2nd time at Fort Flagler! Bring
your skills and knowledge to share on ecological living & social justice.
Let’s network and build alliances!
For details keep an eye on:
http://northwestpermaculture.org/
The 6th annual Inland Northwest Permaculture Convergence
September 9-11 at Heartsong,
in Tumtum Washington, just north of Spokane.
This will
be 3rd year in a row that INPC has been held at beautiful Heartsong.
Our 2016 Theme is:
"Building ECO Community - Joyful
Pathways to a Healthier Planet"
Workshops, panels,
discussion groups
Skill-Share Village
Hands-on activities
Vendors, Booths
Networking, Children's Program
Fun, Circles, Live Music, Singing
Camping
Affordable Admission: $75 per person suggested for all 3 days, children 12 and under are FREE, teens suggested 3-day admission $37.50. $40 per person suggested single day rate. Meals included. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Children’s Program run by the Twin Eagles Wilderness School. Last year the Twin Eagles Children's program was a highlight of the the Convergence, so we're doing it again. There will be a fee for children who participate in this program: $30 per child for one day; $55 per child for both days if paid in full by Saturday morning. More information about the Children's Program is HERE.
For details
keep an eye on:
http://www.inlandnorthwestpermaculture.com/
Anyone coming to the Inland Northwest Permaculture Convergence from the Methow or Okanogan region? We need someone with a pick-up truck or SUV with some cargo room to bring the Skylodge to Tumtum by Thursday, Sept. 8. Just the covering-- the poles are already here. Contact Skeeter at friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com.
NAPC II
The 2nd North American
Permaculture Convergence
September 14-18, 2016 at the
Solar Living Institute in Hopland, California.
9 Stages, 70+ Workshops, 10 Tracks, 100+ Presenters, Live Music, Delicious Food, Camping, Green Vendors & Much More!
NAPC II will be held in conjunction with the Northern California Permaculture Convergence (NCPC) which will be held concurrently on September 16-18 on the same site. Many of you may know that Michael Pilarski was one of the main organizers for NAPC I held August 2014 in southern Minnesota. I am happy to be on the team for NAPC II as well.
This Convergence will bring together sustainability enthusiasts, permaculture designers, social entrepreneurs, community organizers, social justice activists, people from the NorCal Bioregion, the West Coast, and all across North America for a dynamic, engaging, and celebratory gathering designed to build a powerful movement for community resilience.
For details keep an eye on:
http://permacultureconvergence.com/
Spokane Herbal Faire
Saturday, September 24 at 10 AM - 5 PM
Unity Spiritual Center
2900 S Bernard St, Spokane, Washington 99203
Promoting the Culture of
Herbalism to the Spokane Community, via education, vendors and a socially
engaging platform.
As the 2016 faire unfurls, the Herbal Faire organizers are creating an
event that has more vendors, more educational opportunities and grants
access to everyone. This year, the entrance fee will be by suggested
donation. We want everyone to be able to participate, and lack of funds is
no reason to turn someone away.
Children's activities will be
available so the young ones will also feel welcome. There will be face
painting, plant identification and other activities aimed at educating and
entertaining children.
For details keep an eye on:
http://www.spokaneherbalfaire.org/
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