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Los Angeles Permaculture Guild Newsletter                                   September 2008

Greetings Permaculture Friends...


This month has been a whirlwind ( literally! ) of actions and events. We just returned from Louisiana ( the other LA! ) where Hurricane Gustav and the National Guard arrived with flooding, power outages, mandatory evacuations and curfews in place -all marking the anniversary of Katrina -and delayed this newsletter to you...

We did witness the continued work of many organizations -including some from Los Angeles- to help those communities recover from Katrina -and managed to experience the goodwill and good cheer of the resilient people of New Orleans... a true lesson in working together as a community -that we can learn from -in our own LA...

See you at the Santa Monica Permaculture Festival !

For the (r)evolution,


Larry in LA.






Larry Santoyo in New Orleans
-for The LA Permaculture Guild


PS. As always, your input to this newsletter is appreciated! -please submit your items and ideas -include your related "needs and wants", any surpluses for sale or trade -as well as events, articles, photos and announcements...

Of course, feel free to re-post this newsletter in part or in its entirety wherever appropriate -you can also click at the bottom to forward this issue to a friend.



SMPremaFest



Goats on Slope
Photo: Brian Vander Brug Los Angeles Times

Surrounded by buildings, about 100 goats being used in a downtown Los Angeles brush-control project enjoy a meal today courtesy of the Community Redevelopment Agency.

By Bob Pool, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer





ARTICLES, VIDEOS OF INTEREST

100 goats turned loose on a downtown L.A. plot
-By Bob Pool, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

VIDEO: Goats clean up Downtown L.A. hillsides -By Lisa Hernandez LOS ANGELES (KABC)

Former Goodrich site in San Bernardino could be added to Superfund

VIDEO: Paul Stamets: 6 ways mushrooms can save the world
Mycologist Paul Stamets at TED introduces the United Organization of Organisms -or- Uh Oh!
See and hear how mycelium is proven to mitigate some of the worse toxins ever produced. (Even at the former Goodrich site in San Bernardino?!?)

Bringing L.A.'s alleys out of the shadows -By Scott Gold, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Urban planners re-imagine the city's concrete connectors as community oases, replacing trash and crime with trees, grass and swing sets -- and civic leaders are paying attention.



UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

SMPermFestSanta Monica Permaculture Festival
Sunday Sept 21st, Noon-5pm

at 3PM
Intro to Permaculture Design Class with Larry Santoyo

Enjoy a Community Potluck, Natural Cob Building Workshop, Intro to Permaculture Class, Seed Planting and Sales, Live Art, and much more!! Sustainable Works, Santa Monica College, 1744 Pearl Street.  Presented by Westside Permaculture, Earth Flow Design Works, PermacultureLA and Sustainable Santa Monica.  Contact Traci: reitz_traci@smc.edu

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LAPermaLogo  SERIES: Permaculture Design Course

 First weekends of Oct-March.

 With Easy Options:
 Register for one day or one weekend at a time.
 Also...
 Participate in the less rigorous format for non-certification.
 LA Permaculture Design Course Series

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SERIES: Organic Gardening, Seed Saving  -Saturday, September 13th, 9:00 AM
Community Garden and the Environmental Change-Makers classes are free and open to all.
Learn how to save seed from many of our familiar (and not so familiar) vegetables. holynativityparish.org/wordpress/
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EVENT: Documentary, Potluck, Swap & City Goats! -Sunday, September 14th, 6:00 PM
Join Path to Freedom for another evening of food, inspiration and community. Space is limited so please reserve. The event takes place at a school adjacent to Path to Freedom at 651 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena. Cost: $10, Children under 12 are free.
visit: urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/09/04/ (626) 844.4586 to reserve a space.
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FILM: Life After Oil series, "End of Suburbia"-Sunday, September 14th, 6:00 PM
A documentary about peak oil. Shown at 6700 W. 83rd, Los Angeles. Join a community discussion about peak oil. Free and open to all. www.EnviroChangeMakers.org
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Shade Sail
BOOK SIGNING: Rainwater Harvesting
-Monday, September 15th, 7:00 PM

Author,  Brad Lancaster will be speaking at the Santa Monica Main Library on Monday, September 15th at 7pm and will share years of knowledge he has gained working directly with rainwater harvesting techniques all across the globe. 



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WORKSHOP: Growing Healthy Neighborhoods -Wednesday, September 17th 6:00 PM
L.A. Eco-Villagers Lois Arkin and Ron Milam facilitate a workshop to help you move forward. 117 Bimini Place, Los Angeles. Fee: $10 per person or $15 per group from same association. Reservations Required: 213/738-1254 or crsp@igc.org
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EVENT: Park(ing) Day L.A. -Friday, September 19th, 10:30am-12:30pm
Parking spaces all over L.A. turn into temporary parks -- for a few hours. Park(ing) Day Los Angeles brings out activists and artists and other open-space-loving people together to take back the city spaces usually reserved for immobilized vehicles.  http://parkingdayla.com
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WORKSHOP:
Life After Oil: Designing the Transition
-Saturday, Sept. 20, 9am-5pm

  Part I: Understanding what lies ahead.

"The Hydrocarbon Twins" an examination of global warming and peak oil.  Also, biocapacity issues. Dr John Dorsey, Chair of Natural Sciences at Loyola Marymount University, will present.
"Energy Descent Futures" Joanne Poyourow, co-founder of the Environmental Change-Makers, recaps the ideas David Holmgren shared in a 2005 conference in Santa Barbara (preview here)
The Great Turning concept "Sustainability as a Yardstick" by Joanne Poyourow, co-founder of the Environmental Change-Makers
   Part II: How Do We Get There From Here?
"Introduction to the Transition Concept" by Rob Hopkins, founder of the Transition Towns approach, via video Introduction to Energy Descent Action Plans (EDAP). Vegetarian and local foods lunch, with assignments.
   Part III: Roll Up Your Sleeves
Scoping: What is our community?  Rob Hopkins works with distinct towns of 2500 people.  We have WAY more than that.  What is our community?  How much do we bite off for the first known Transition Town attempt in the LA basin?  How do we determine what is enough, and what is too much?  The community discussion in this segment will determine the makeup of the breakout sessions that follow.
For more information and to register, visit: www.envirochangemakers.org/TTLA.htm
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SERIES: Organic Gardening, Organic Pest Control -Saturday, September 27th, 9:00 AM
The Organic Gardening class series offered by the Community Garden and the Environmental Change-Makers are free and open to all. Keep pests at bay without all those toxic chemicals!  holynativityparish.org/wordpress/
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WORKSHOP: Permaculture and Green Building-Sunday, September 28
This is the final of four bi monthly tours of the unique 13 acre community in Topanga known as Fossil Creek Farms or Tribal Oasis.  See our new gardens and land so close to LA, yet so full of natural wonder. We'll discuss basic Permaculture principles and work on demonstrations of Straw Bale Building including gabion foundation walls, earthen plaster, grey water and more..  $20 for the talk but free if you get your hands dirty with us for a few hours. 310.455.1341
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BoyleHeightsEVENT: Caracol Marketplace -Sunday, Sept 28, 10 AM to 3 PM
Caracol Marketplace takes place at Proyecto Jardin Community Garden in Boyle Heights every last Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm. The marketplace is a place for creating a sustainable economy through conscious creative expression. Art · Food · Live music · Workshops and More. 1718 Bridge Street, Boyle Heights.
For information & volunteering, -see:
www.myspace.com/caracolmarketplace


PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSES:
                                                      
LACourseTile
 
 Creating Eco-Neighborhoods Right Here in LA !

 Series Begins Oct 4th & 5th

 
Trades, Work-Trades & Payment Plans Still Available!
 Living Green in LA · Fun · Easy · Affordable

 The 6th Annual LA Permaculture Design Course Series
 with Larry Santoyo, Scott Pitman, Toby Hemenway
 First Weekends of each Month, Oct '08 - March '09  
 LA Permaculture Course



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Jamaica
CHANGE: Ocho Rios, Jamaica in April!
Hurricane season has been especially harsh on site development. The January course is now scheduled for April. Please contact us for details and/or donations...
April 2009 Permaculture Design Course with Larry Santoyo, Toby Hemenway, Karl Kras and Friends...
info@earthflow.com



REPORT

Southern California Permaculture Convergence -From Joan Stevens
Quail Springs hosted an amazing first ever Southern California Permaculture Convergence in grand style.  The site was limited to 50 people and the gathering was intimate and personal.  A design course with Geoff Lawton preceded the convergence so there was  great mojo, excitement, and students still around from that. We heard from many well known teachers and had short spotlights from people about local projects. 

One of the highlights of the weekend was an open panel with Art Ludwig, Brad Lancaster, Bill Roley, and Gabriele Howearth.  Participants got a healthy dose of the history of permaculture in Southern California and beyond.  Ed Mendoza gave a talk about his work with indigenous groups and his perspective on women and water that was very moving. There were opportunities to meet up with people involved in projects all around the area and to enjoy the pond, gardens, livestock and other amenities of the site. 

The idea of having membership dues for a regional guild was discussed but no motions were made.  There was much discussion about having a retreat/training weekend for women. Plans are in the works!  David Kahn
and myself (Joan Stevens) took on organizing the next convergence. Camille Cimino, Bill Roley, and Tom Nead volunteered to be on the planning committee. William Faith was selected to serve as a regional representative to explore a national permaculture presence. Thanks to all the amazing teachers who were there, Quail Springs for being such gracious hosts, and Wes and Margie for organizing the event!


NEWS & NOTICES

Dudley Triangle, Venice, CA
The LAPG is taking over a strip of land across from the giant binoculars in Venice near Rose and Main Streets.  It is 180' long and 25' wide. Features of the project include drip irrigation, gabion benches, permaculture plant guilds, sheet mulching and more. Workshops in August to be announced soon.
Geofrey Collins geofrey@scostudio.com

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HA LADo you have more fruit than you know what to do with? 
-Then donate it to a good cause!


Hunger Action L.A
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feeds needy people around Los Angeles. They would very much welcome donations from your backyard. Drop off fruit in bags at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood at 6054 Yucca St. at Gower. Tuesdays from 1-5pm or Sundays at 12pm. For more info contact: 213 388-8228
http://www.hungeractionla.org/


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New Resource Center to open in LA!
Permaculture
LA
Eco-Design for the City of Angels...

13456 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Ray, CA.
call for more info 805.459.0452



FOR RENT, BARTER, SALE OR TRADE

Camera

 TRADE: Seeking Video & Photography Artists with experience for
 documenting Permaculture Projects, Courses and Events.
 Will trade for Permaculture Design Course!
 -info@earthflow.com -805.459.0452


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FOR RENT: Guest house in Trabuco Canyon, CA
(East Orange County) $900 per month + deposit. This canyon community is horse friendly and off the beaten path of OC. Available: Private Guest House with bedroom, private entrance room/kitchen space and bathroom. Current residents (2 women early 30's) living in separate house on property, are looking for a conscious soul with interest in sustainable living and intentional community.
Our 1/2 acre lot is a 5 minute walk from O'neill Regional Park, with hiking, biking and horse trails. We have chickens, a dog, veggie gardens and fruit trees. We are developing our water reuse system and rooftop rainwater catchment this year. Rent includes utilities, WiFi, fresh eggs and land for you to raise your own organic food. Space available September 15. We are health conscious environmentally aware educators & musicians. We are showing the house Sundays. Please call to make an appointment: (949) 400-3340
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Shade Sail  Caracol Marketplace -last Sunday each of  month from 10am to 3pm.
 At Proyecto Jardin Community Garden in Boyle Heights. The marketplace is a
 place for creating a sustainable economy · Hand crafted & Fine Art · Natural
 Body Products · Medicinals · Kombucha ·  Healthy Food · Creative organic
 energy · Indie Fashions · Jewelry · Books · Photography · Music · Workshops &
 more. 1718 Bridge Street, Boyle Heights. Information & volunteering,
 contact: caracolmarketplace@yahoo.com
 -see: www.myspace.com/caracolmarketplace
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Peddler'sWagon
Path to Freedom's Peddlers Wagon

 
Practical goods for your home and garden, including ollas, solar ovens, bike trailers and more. From the wonderful Dervaes family homestead!
http://pathtofreedom.com/peddlerswagon/

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Quail Springs, An Experiment in Permaculture
by Joss Jaffe
, an important research and development tool supporting permaculture design and the long term vision of Quail Springs.
info@quailsprings.org  $30 includes CD, or $10 for CD only, plus $5 shipping.

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PermacultureBooks
 Permaculture Books for Sale
 

 Permaculture: a Designers' Manual By Bill Mollison
 Gaia's Garden: a Homescale Guide to Permaculture By Toby Hemenway
 and More!  http://earthflow.com/books.php



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For Rent -Venice, CA. We have a 55'x300' space a few minutes from the ocean in a very good growing zone with space available to rent or build your own natural space. We are needing strictly permaculture people to build a living model that will provide answers for our cities many problems. We need your skills and enthusiasm to be part of something very special.
Contact: Bobby i 310-466-9600
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Compost - Tim Dundon 626-794-1351 theroyalsoil@2doo.comwww.2doo.com Tim is the King of Compost. He will deliver a huge dumptruck of horse manure and sawdust for $80.00 to your hungry soil. He might offer you some sage philosophy for free while he's at it.
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Will Trade...
We have Potted (1 to 5 gal) Edibles -Will Trade for Avocado fruit, Bamboo, and/or ???
-Achira (edible canna) -Nopales (spineless fruiting cactus) -Yacon (sweet, crunchy tubers)
Contact: Kathryn Santoyo <info@earthflow.com> 805.459.0452
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Cob-a-nation with Ray Cirino!
Ray is THE guy for cob in Los Angeles. His beautiful ovens, benches and other structures can be seen at LA Eco-Village, Path to Freedom and many private residences around the city. Check out his new cob playhouses! He also builds rocket stoves and welds amazing trellises. Hire him to lead a workshop or build something for you. email
cobanation@yahoo.com
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Shade Sail
 Indoor Lighting for Sale or Trade

 Firelight Cascade by L.Santoyo Designs
 http://earthflow.com/lighting.php




WANTS, NEEDS AND REQUESTS

Volunteers Wanted for Permaculture Projects in Malibu.  Projects involve pruning, planting, mulching, propagation, water harvesting techniques, compost making, caring for chickens, light straw claw and earthen plaster, herb spirals, and more.  Contact  swjennings@gmail.com
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Contribute to the LAPCGuild wiki. 
Sean is looking for profiles of people engaged in permaculture related activities in this city. Submit pictures & stories to swjennings@gmail.com
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CameraSteady
WANTED: Video & Photography Artists
with experience...
For documenting Permaculture Projects and Events.
Will trade.  info@earthflow.com



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Seeking organic farmer
with experience for urban community-supported-agriculture in Silverlake to distribute for families and neighbors.
http://www.sustainablehabitats.org/
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Volunteers Wanted: The Watt's Family Garden Club http://www.wattsgardenclub.org/
and "The Seed Lady" Anna Marie Carter
are looking for donations and volunteers. People who have experience or skills as grant writers, researchers, marketers and community organizers would be most desirable.
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Volunteers Wanted: Swan Song for the Lawn... a community program of EarthFlow Design Works.
Help us convert resource consuming lawns in and around Los Angeles into productive Fruit, Fuel, Food, Fiber and Medicine Producing Home Ecosystems! Volunteers needed now. No experience necessary.  Contact us at info@earthflow.com
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Accommodations Wanted -Los Angeles
Permaculture Designer, Teacher seeks private studio/guesthouse accommodations for frequent visits in and around downtown Los Angeles, Silver Lake and Santa Monica Areas -Will trade for permaculture courses, workshops, consulting, and/or design. Larry- info@earthflow.com
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Eco Home needs help with promoting their tours
Contact Dianne Carter at
dcarterpr@earthlink.net.
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EMANATE needs monetary and material donations for their installations. All donations are tax-deductible. Contact jenna@emanate.org or 323.913.0915.
 


STAY LINKED IN LA:

LA Post Carbon

LA Permaculture Guild Wiki

Look Fabulous, Live Well, Do Good

EnvironmentLA

Sustainable Growth & Development


LA Eco Village

Sustainable Santa Monica

Sustainable Works

Farmlab

LA Mycological Society

LA Green Drinks

International Slow Food Movement in LA

Fallen Fruit Maps

West LA Rare Fruit Growers Association

Homegrown Evolution

LA County Bicycle Coalition

Green LA Girl's Guide to Los Angeles

Go to Green LA

Edible Los Angeles

Strategic Actions for a Just Economy

Environmental 


RIDE SHARING Los Angeles


eRideShare

PickUpPal

Carpooling "application" on Facebook
www.facebook.com

and Craig's List too


STAY IN TOUCH:

Los Angeles Permaculture Guild Wiki

Los Angeles Permaculture Guild e-list

South Coast Permaculture Guild e-list

San Diego Permaculture Guild e-list

LACity Repair

LA PC Guild on Tribe.net

LA PC Guild on WISER EARTH


OTHER INTERESTING LINKS

Plants For A Future:
a data base of 7,000 edible and medicinal plants! 

TED:
Ideas worth spreading 

Tree Hugger's
list of cool links 

Edible Communities Publications

Hopedance Magazine

Permaculture Activist Magazine

Permaculture Credit Union

Sustainble World Radio Podcasts

Low Carbon Communities Network 

SoCAL PERMACULTURE ORGS:

PermacultureLA1








Permaculture
Los Angeles
Eco-Design for the City of Angels...
13456 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Ray, CA.

Permaculture -EarthFlow LA 
info@earthflow.com, 805-459-0452

LA Permaculture Guild:

Camille Cimino
camcim@yahoo.com
Joan Stevens
mamabotanica@sbcglobal.net .
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Points North:

Quail Springs
New Cuyama, CA tel: 805.886.7239
info@quailsprings.org

Santa Barbara Permaculture Network: Margie Bushman
sbpcnet@silcom.com 805-962-2571

San Luis Obispo -Permaculture Ranch
Larry Santoyo santoyo@earthflow.com 805-459-0452

Santa Cruz Permaculture Guild & Permaculture Meet-Up Group
Ken Foster ken@terranovalandscaping.com

Sierra PC Guild, Paul Racko
paul@sierrapermaculture.org  
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Points South:

PC Institute of Southern California (Laguna Beach): Bill Roley
DrRoley@cox.net 949-494-5843

San Diego Permaculture Center: San Diego Economic Conversion Council
sdecc@igc.org (619) 255-6111

OnGoing Around and About Town

Environmental
Change Makers

4th Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m.
Westchester area of Los Angeles. Speakers and topics promoting real life actions to bring society (and our city) toward a more Sustainable existence. Helen Henderson West Community Hall Church of the Holy Nativity, Dunbarton at 83rd St., (6700 West 83rd Street) Westchester 90045. 
Transition Towns and Life after Oil series coming in Sept & Oct!

EcoTuesdays

Social Hollywood, 6525 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA. EcoTuesday is a forum to network, collaborate, and engage with environmental and socially responsible business leaders. EcoTuesday's structure includes an interactive dialogue and features a visionary speaker from the
sustainable business world.

West Side is 1st Thursday of every month.
South Bay 2nd Thursday of every month.
Hollywood/Silver Lake is 3rd Thursday of every month.
Downtown 4th Wednesday of every month.
Valley 4th Thursday of every month.


90 certified markets listed in and around Los Angeles!

RECOMMENDED READING

E BOOKS- Read 'em online!                                                

http://www.scribd.com/
http://www.holmgren.com.au/
http://farmerbarter.googlepages.com/foodbook


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