We are pleased to see your Guild in Colorado operating with such productivity. Your fellow Permaculture and Biodynamic practitioners wish to send you our warm greetings and are looking forward to opening up a greater dialog between our communities.
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Tea Social: ECUADOR: Progressive Politics and Ancient Indigenous Agriculture Sunday, March 11 First presentation: 3:00-4:30 pm Second presentation: 7-8:30 pm Zia and Roshni will report on their recent trip to Ecuador, which culminated in their decision to move there after this season’s two Permaculture Design Courses. The trip yielded a deeper understanding of how Ecuador has managed to break free of the Corportacracy and not only name “nature’s rights” in its constitution, but increase spending on education and health while growing its economy. Discussion of the treasure-hold of biodiversity in the Andean indigenous tradition and the ritual rhythm Read full article: >> Tea Social: Ecuador–Progressive Politics and Ancient Indigenous Agriculture Willow Way Farm Tour SPRING EQUINOX !! Farm Tour, Equinox Medicine Wheel Ritual , Potluck, Music & Dance and Spiritual Union PARTY !! Saturday, March 17 First tour: 1:00-2:30 pm Second tour: 4:00-5:30 pm Farm Tour Discussion: What is Permaculture? How is it different from Biodynamics? How they can work together. Overview the Willow Way Permaculture Design Courses in Boulder May, June, July and Durango area June, July, August. Willow Way herb teas will be served. www.willowwaywellness.com/pc For this social event, we have arranged overflow parking at Double Rainbow Ranch, 6541 N 63rd St, three doors Read full article: >> Willow Way Equinox and RD&Z Celebration Tea Social: FARM TOUR & SPRING EQUINOX Saturday, March 17 First Farm tour: 1:00-2:30 pm Emphasis on low-cost effective season-extension strategies for our high, dry climate. Second Farm tour: 4:00-5:30 pm Farm Tour Discussion: What is Permaculture? How is it different from Biodynamics? ideas for integrating these methods. Overview the Willow Way Permaculture Design Courses in Boulder May, June, July and Durango area June, July, August. Willow Way herb teas will be served. 5:30-6:30 Spring Equinox Medicine Wheel Ritual Dance Read full article: >> Tea Socials at Willow Way: free Spring events to share company and information Here are some of the fine organizations and people that we recommend and that we work with. A collaboration with Zia Parker of Willow Way Permaculture Katrina Blair of Turtle Lake Refuge and Zita Xavier of Heartwood CoHousing based at Heartwood CoHousing in Bayfield, near Durango WILD FOODS ~ WILD LIFE ~ COMMUNITY In this 100 hour course, we will cover the 72 hour international curriculum which gives participants the Permaculture Design Certificate. This is an entry-level credential into the world of Permaculture. In addition, we will delve into plant wisdom and community building with support of the special expertise of this team. For more information and curriculum Read full article: >> SW COLORADO Permaculture Design Course CONTACT: Maya Rodale Rodale Institute 610-683-1483 maya.rodale@rodaleinstitute.org ORGANIC FARMING IS SUPERIOR TO CONVENTIONAL AGRICULTURE ACCORDING TO 30-YEAR COMPARATIVE STUDY (Kutztown, PA, September 16, 2011) – Rodale Institute today announces the latest results of the Farming Systems Trial, America’s longest running side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional farming practices. Originally created to study the transition from conventional to organic production, this 30-year study also examined productivity, soil quality, energy and economics. Key findings show: – Organic yields match or surpass conventional yields. – Organic yields outperform conventional yields in years of drought. – Organic farming systems build rather than Read full article: >> Rodale’s 30 year study on Organic Farming Register and pay for the Permaculture Design Course (PDC) 2012 either by mail or electronically: I am registering for the ___Boulder area PDC. By check: We prefer to be paid by check. Print and fill out this registration form, then send the form and registration fee made to Willow Way, to 6481 N. 63rd St, Longmont, CO 80503. Electronically: We prefer to be paid by check, however, if it is preferable for you to pay via credit card, go to paypal.com and send your registration fee to ziaparker(at)yahoo(dat)com. Continue reading Registration: Boulder or SW CO Permaculture Design Course 2012 
Garden delights! SWOT Analysis of Crawford Bay School- Permaculture Workshop, August, 2011 Strengths Community involvement- enthusiasm Infrastructure in place- energy efficiency Aesthetics, good climate, remoteness Close (central) to ferry-access Strong baseline- pristine Connection to nature Sustainability, art, culture Adult education- multi purpose Perception of school Human resources- passionate people Innocence of children Weaknesses Remote School as centre- red tape Water limited- wells, rainwater, minerals Low population Weak economy Cost of maintenance Road pollution Large initial investment, not replicable in other areas Opportunities Summer Willow Way Permaculture Herb Farm 6481 N 63rd St Longmont, CO (near Niwot) 80503 303-530-1415 Contact Information: Name_________________________________________Date____________________ Address_________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________State_________Zip Code_______________ Phone #______________________________Best Time to Call_____________________ Email___________________________________________________________________ Personal Information: Gender_______________Age__________ Do you exercise regularly?_______If yes, what do you do?________________________ Are you capable of lifting 50 pounds?_______ Do you have a valid driver’s license?_________In what state?_________ Do you have reliable vehicle?_________(not necessary) Do you have health insurance?_________ Any dietary restrictions?________Please elaborate:______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Any allergies?_________Please list:__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Any other important details about yourself (i.e. special needs, religious practices, etc) _______________________________________________________________________ Please respond to the following questions. Use extra paper if Yellow Dock, Rumex crispus Brief Alterative, anti-inflammatory, antiscorbutic, aperient, antiseptic, astringent, blood tonic, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, laxative, tonic Parts Used Roots Medicinal Properties Though introduced from Europe, yellow dock root was widely used by the Native Americans. This herb was included in the US Pharmacopoeia from 1863-1905. It clears toxincs, moves stagnation, promotes bowel cleansing and bile flow, reduces inflammation, and inhibits the growth of E. coli and staph. Yellow dock helps to free up iron stored in the liver, thus making it more available to the rest of the body. As a tea, it aids in |
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