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September 2019
Plants for Permaculture Landscaping and Growing Tips
Plants for permaculture landscaping with Natalie Bogwalker and Berries: Varieties and Growing Tips with Lewis Blake (in person lectures). Learn from two local experts about edible and useful plants that do well in our Southern Appalachian bioregion. Natalie Bogwalker will discuss annual and perennial plants to incorporate into and around permaculture gardens of all sizes. Lewis Blake of Bear Necessities Farm will share his knowledge of berry crops that are particularly well suited for this climate, including how to manage them productively. This lecture…
Find out more »Constitution Day Debate “How Would Jesus Vote?”
In celebration of Constitution Day, Drs. Marc Mullinax (Religion and Philosophy) and Heather Hawn (Political Science) will debate the concerns of Christians in making choices in American politics, in other words, how would Jesus vote?
Find out more »Social Permaculture
Social Permaculture with Adam Brock (remote lecture) What if we applied ecological principles to social and economic systems for personal and community transformation? That's exactly what social entrepreneur and permaculturist Adam Brock has been studying, teaching, and implementing for over a decade. Learn how ecology, community economics, and social justice can overlap to create inclusive, sustainable solutions to the social challenges we face today. This lecture is co-hosted by the Environmental Club and local homesteading school, Wild Abundance as part…
Find out more »October 2019
Wood Cookstove Systems
Wood Cookstove Systems with Ben Falk (remote lecture) Wood burning stoves can do much more than heat your house. Learn about integrated systems that include cooking, dehydrating, water-heating and more. Ben Falk is a renowned permaculture designer, consultant, instructor and author. This lecture is co-hosted by the Environmental Club and local homesteading school, Wild Abundance as part of their permaculture design course.
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