permaculture

[Michael Pilarski <friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com>]

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