We are excited to announce the
2016 Building Resilient Communities Convergence,
hosting the
North American Permaculture Convergence, Sept 14th-18th,
2016
at the
Solar Living Institute in Hopland, CA.
The Convergence will bring together an estimated 1000 people, including
permaculture designers, social and environmental justice activists,
community organizers, educators, speakers, individuals and organizations
from not only Northern California, but the greater United States, Canada,
Mexico, and Caribbean.
This year’s theme, Building Bridges, will focus on courageous
conversations between diverse communities, movements, projects, and
concepts and will include 100+ presenters, 7 stages, more than 10 tracks,
60+ workshops, panel discussions and breakout sessions to discuss:
- Permaculture and other regenerative Agriculture Movements
- Local and Global movements
- Ancient and Indigenous practices with modern technologies
- Youth and Elders
- Rural and Urban regions
- Racial and Ethnic Inclusion
- Social Justice and Environmental Movements
Join us as we gather together for an inspirational five days of
intensive focus with a common goal: to design, build, and strengthen
regenerative communities and habitats, in accordance with nature, for
humans, plants, animals, the greater bioregion, and the Earth at
large.
PLENTY OF OPTIONS: Both Single Day and Multi-Day tickets are
available.
Whether you are a seasoned permaculturalist, a transition town activist,
a community organizer, or just wanting to learn game-changing skills to
live more successfully and in greater harmony with people and the planet,
in addition to finding community in the process…
this Convergence is for you!
Continue reading for more information, or visit
PermacultureConvergence.com
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
Homesteading, Natural Building, Seed Saving, Food
Production, Fermenting, Herbal Medicine-Making, and Many More!
BIOREGIONAL NETWORKING: Connect with old friends,
cross-pollinate, and make new connections with other allies in your local
region and beyond.
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE: The Convergence is Family friendly event!
Bring your kids to the Youth Convergence offering childcare + a creative,
fun, educational experience.
DELICIOUS FOOD: Community kitchen, affordable local cuisine!
VILLAGE COMMONS: A model resilience community including a
marketplace to buy local artisan products, and interactive craftsmen and
women.
MUSIC & AFTER-HOURS ENTERTAINMENT: Tons of live music and
performances TBA, and of course the Ultimate Permaculture Passion Show
and other after-hours magic!
ON-SITE CAMPING: Experience the after-hours magic at the
beautiful Solar Living Institute Grounds.
Practitioners across a wide-spectrum of skill-sets exchange ideas
through concurrent workshops and discussions including themes of
permaculture concepts and skills, regenerative design, resilient homes
and neighborhoods, movement and capacity building, regenerative business
and new economy, thriving food production, leadership skills, women
centered solutions, youth activities, and much more.
In addition to a plethora of workshops and amazing speakers on a
diversity of topics, there will also be live music, performing artists,
collaborative discussions, amazing networking, children's activities,
next generation youth education, educational displays, delicious local
food, a market place with local artisan vendors, and much more.
North American Permaculture Convergence
Primary sessions for the North American Permaculture Convergence
(NAPC) will be Wednesday - Friday, building on the working
groups and efforts from the 1st NAPC as well as the last International
Permaculture Convergence held in the United Kingdom. In addition to the
working groups, there will be a number of tracks, workshops, and open
space geared towards sharing advanced permaculture skills and expanding
efforts in the permaculture movement at large. The NAPC is a fantastic
opportunity to dive in, network, and broaden your depth of connections
and skills in the Permaculture Movement. Working groups for the NAPC, as
well as workshop content, will also continue throughout the entire
weekend.
Learn More
Building Resilient Communities
As we move into the weekend, the scope of the event will broaden to
include a larger set of workshops, speakers, topics, and activities
geared towards the public at large. Tracks will include: Skill Building,
Regenerative Design, Ecological Stewardship, Land & Housing Access,
Resilient Homes & Neighborhoods, Leadership Development, Regenerative
Biz & New Economy, Thriving Food Production, Inner Resilience, Women
Centered Solutions, Youth Activities, Partnerships & Collaboration,
and more. In addition to that there will be large group plenary sessions,
open space, networking activities, and live music and performing
artists... climaxing in the "Ultimate Permaculture Passion
Show!" on Sunday evening.
Learn More
Interested in offering a workshop? Apply now!
Priority workshop application deadline is July 10, 2016 at 5
pm.
Workshop presenters will receive a 35% discount on registration.
Offset the cost of your event registration fee, before or during
the Convergence. Available to help out now? We have
pre-event opportunities including distributing flyers in
your area, as well as web-based support. Contact us today!
Living Mandala & Many Other Community Leaders & Organizers
Present
North American Permaculture & Building Resilient Communities
Convergence
Sept 14-18, 2016 ~ Solar Living Institute, Hopland, CA
www.permacultureconvergence.com
www.livingmandala.com
Living Mandala FB Page •
BRCC Facebook Page •
NAPC Facebook Page
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(805) 962-2571
P.O. Box 92156, Santa Barbara, CA 93190
margie@sbpermaculture.org
http://www.sbpermaculture.org
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