permaculture

[rick valley <bamboogrove@cmug.com>]

A North American Convergence sounds good; but as a caution, I'd put in that
lead time is short and most of these large events have left burn-out in their
wake; I am not aware of a functioning core group in the area which could
potentially stage the event. But in any case- I hope people are aware of the
regular (this will be the fourth) fall gathering at LVEC; we have never tried
to be more than regional, and are, in the pc spirit, growing it from small
successes. I hope if some N. Am. gathering takes place we can send some
delegates or somehow add energy while avoiding conflict of timing or...
-Rick
PERMACULTURE GATHERING Sept. 22-24
Come join us for fun, frolicking, and friends. Great networking
opportunities and some fun workshops. Contact Jono at Lost Valley

Contact:  Lost Valley Educational Center
    81868 Lost Valley Lane
    Dexter, OR  97431
    541-937-3351
    permaculture@lostvalley.org
    www.lostvalley.org.


Rick Valley Northern Groves 
PO Box 1236, Philomath, OR 97370 
Mobile-(541)602-1315, hm.& msg. (541)929-7152  Bamboo catalog $3 or at 
<http://www.teleport.com/~dbrooks/bamboo.html>
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consultation centering on water,landform and horticultural systems"