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  • From: Michael Pilarski <friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [permaculture] Permaculture convergence, North America and Washington State
  • Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:41:31 -0800 (PST)


Hello permaculture community,

In response to Keith Johnson’s recent proposal for a North American
Permaculture Convergence. I think this is a good idea. Lawrence then
suggested we have regional convergences and then hold a North American
convergence in cyberspace. I think those are also good ideas. I think that
all three ideas are good and are compatible. First have regional
convergences. Then have a North American convergence in person, but at the
same time expand it to include participation with cyberspace/internet
linkages. Being together in person allows a certain type of synthesis (and
deepens friendships) that can’t be done on the internet. Lawrence makes a
good point that many people won’t be able to afford the travel expense. That
is inevitable. However, at least some representatives of every region should
be able to attend.

Earlier this month I circulated a proposal to permaculturists in Washington
State to hold an Evergreen State Permaculture Convergence in 2008. The
agenda of the convergence would include: 1) Strengthen the friendships and
connections between permaculturists in the state. 2) Discuss preparing a
statewide brochure listing all the permaculture consultants, education
centers, etc who wish to reach more of the public. 3) Strengthen the lines of
communication between permaculture people within the state. 4) Make a plan of
action of how the permaculture community could assist people in the advent of
a natural disaster or economic collapse. 5) Create a permaculture curriculum
for a “train the trainers” program in emergency food production.

A Washington state permaculture convergence is very likely to happen in 2008.
If any reader is interested in attending or helping this convergence happen
please contact me.

If it precedes a North American convergence we will certainly discuss who
would like to go and what we might like to contribute to the agenda.

Permacordially,

Michael Pilarski
Friends of the Trees Society
PO Box 253
Twisp, Wa 98856
509-997-3809
friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com





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