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Djeran, April / May 2012 eNews
This month our newsletter receives a makeover and we have Jo Thierfelder stepping in as editor. Jo has put together a great set of articles and info on up coming events. We're also running a competition in this edition but you'll have to download and have a read to find out more!
11th Australasian Permaculture Convergence (APC11)
The Australasian Permaculture Convergence (APC11) is almost here. This year it's being held in Turangi, NZ from April 11 - 15th. We just received word that registrations close April 1st, so there's still a few days left for anyone interested.
Permaculture International Aid and Development Workers - Conference
The Permafund Board invites you to a gathering for people interested in aid and development.
Bunuru, February / March 2012 eNews
The February - March newsletter is out and another bumper issue with Charles and Jo temporarily taking the reigns as enews editors. There's some great PermacultureWest events coming up so please take a look!
Birak, December 2011 / January eNews
We've reached the end of another year and our last enews for 2011. This edition continues from the last with an article on edible weeds, see what our favourite permie abroad, Harry Wykman, has been up to, and say hello to the new Committee. Next year looks great if you're interested in Permaculture related education, take a look at all the upcoming courses!
PermacultureWest Christmas Celebration
Casual Picnic BBQ and get together at Perry Lakes on Sunday Nov 27th. Please come down and join us, no need to RSVP as it is BYO. Just a great opportunity to catchup at some point from 10am-3pm. See you there.
AGM Wrap Up and the New Committee
Last weekend PermacultureWest had its AGM at City Farm. Thanks to those of you that came along, presented your ideas and thoughts and support, and thanks to City Farm for a central venue and excellent market backdrop.
PermacultureWest 2011 AGM Announcement
REMINDER : ) This years AGM will be held on Saturday the 22nd of October at 9:30AM at City Farm (City Farm Rd East Perth) in the white market space building. We will then have a panel discussion of permaculture concepts and methods with a focus on Q&A from the open audience and enjoy the City Farms Organic Farmers Markets and Cafe outside.
Kambarang, October / November 2011 eNews
Have a look at the PermacultureWest e-news for October / November 2011. There's some great article once again including one on edible weeds! Please pass the e-news onto friends and other community networks - many thanks.
Bringing Sustainablity and Sensibility to the Royal Show
PermacultureWest has been invited by Conservation and Landcare to setup a sustainable living and demonstration food production oriented backyard to enlighten and inspire those looking to make lighter footprints on the earth. Working with EMRC we will be presenting talks/workshops daily every hour (9-4), and a visual and mental feast of sustainability, permaculture design and good ole fashion common sense ideas. See below for workshop timetables and backyard preliminary plans.
IPC 10 - Jordan begins!
The 10th International Permaculture Conference (IPC 10) is about to begin in Jordan. While few of us have the opportunity to attend, like local permie Harry Wykman, they will be streaming the talks live and making them available for download later. This is great news for the rest of us!
National LETS Conference
Are you interested in local currencies and trading / bartering systems? Take a look at this video covering the Swan Hills Local Exchange Trading System (Swan-Hills LETS) for some more information. Also, the National LETS Conference is being held here in Perth by Swan-Hills LETS from Sept 9th through 11th.
Djilba, August / September 2011 eNews
Please find attached the Aug/Sept edition of the PermacultureWest community contributing newsletter.
Permaculture in the New York Times
How's this for a bit of mainstream coverage with a piece titled "The Permaculture Movement Grows From Underground" by Michael Tortorello appearing in the NY Times on July 28th.
More Gardening Australia
We have yet more Perth Permies featuring on ABC's Gardening Australia program this Saturday July 30th. Please tune in to see Michele and Dario's fantastic edible garden. UPDATE: watch the segment here...
Local Permie on Gardening Australia
Sue Hartley, current PermacultureWest committee member, permaculture educator, and all round permie will be featured on this weeks (Sat 9th July) Gardening Australia program on the ABC. UPDATE: watch the segment on YouTube, read more below ...
Makuru, June / July eNews
Welcome to Winter Permaculture People! Please find attached the June/July edition of the PermacultureWest community contributing newsletter.
Sustainability Day and The Grove Water Wise Planting Day
PermacultureWest will be attending Sustainability Day in Forrest Place and The Grove Water Wise Planting Day to spread the word and inspire people. Drop in, say hi and enjoy the days activities. UPDATE: PermacultureWest won't be able to make The Grove on Sat 21st.
National Permaculture Day Crowds at Lockridge
Thanks to everyone who came down and to all those that helped organise another great re-skilling and community building event by PermacultureWest. Thanks to the Lockridge Community garden crew, and remember they are re-skilling people every week and hold workshops on the first Sunday of the month.
Population Talk motion & recent news
Sue has been busy writing to the local newspapers and politicians following the Population talk with Mark O'Connor. There's also been some recent commentary by Dick Smith touching on food security.
