Hello Reader, October brings abundant options for taking eco-action, community connection, hands-on learning, and even advanced education! And just a sec! This is your last call to share your opinions on what EPG should host for fall/winter programs! Thank you to all those who’ve already participated. We’re listening! Share Your Ideas with the EPG Taking Eco-Action Vote for Community Greenhouse (by October 7) Our pals over at CHANGE Health Alberta are finalists for the Co-op Next 80 Community...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, September is one of the busiest times of the year both in and out of the garden! Here at the EPG, we’re busy building out our programming for the Fall and Winter seasons. We want to hear what YOU are interested in, so if you haven’t had a chance to fill out our survey sent on Tuesday, please take a few minutes to do that now! TAKE THE SURVEY As we squeeze in some late-summer vacationing and head back-to-school, let's enjoy our harvests, preserve our bounty, plant for spring, and...
2 months ago • 3 min read
August: Wild Weather and Connecting Communities Hello Reader, We’ve had a remarkable summer in terms of rains, winds, heat, and hail. It is likely that your garden harvests are affected! This summer has been a stark reminder of the importance of implementing permaculture strategies in our own yards and on the larger community-level and municipal-scales. From selecting heat-tolerant species, to identifying or creating microclimates that allow your plants to thrive, to cutting swales on contour...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, On Sunday, August 9, naturalist Michelle Harris takes a small group of kids ages 8 to 13 into the river valley on foot. Three and a half hours, twenty dollars, one afternoon. You plan nothing. She founded Nature Loop and wrote The Green Side of Edmonton, and she has spent years teaching kids to notice what they would otherwise walk straight past. You can walk the valley for free, and most of us have, along the paved stretches on the way to somewhere else. Knowing what you are...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Cultivating Connections Summer is in full swing, and there's no better time to get outside, connect with nature, and continue learning about permaculture. In this month's newsletter, you'll find upcoming events, practical ideas, and opportunities to grow your knowledge while helping build a more resilient community. Living Landscapes A Workshop designed specifically for curious youth ages 8 to 13, Discover How Nature Builds, Grows & Flows 📅 August 9th, 2026📍 Sir Wilfred Laurier...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Saturday is two days away. And a few spots are still open. This weekend’s Global Bucket Workshop is the kind of afternoon that leaves you with something real: a finished wicking bucket, planted with a tomato, ready to go wherever the sun hits best on your deck or balcony. No daily watering. No complicated setup. Just a self-contained growing system you build yourself and take home the same day. Global Bucket Workshop — This Saturday The Global Bucket (also called a wicking...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, As the Edmonton snow recedes, spring invites us to transition from winter’s rest into a season of renewed growth and hands-on regeneration. Join the Edmonton Permaculture Guild as we invite our community to come together to learn, grow, nurture and regenerate. Upcoming Events: Coming up in our FREE Spring Speaker Series The Speaker Series has brought people together from all over Edmonton and surrounding areas. These talks offer inspiration and practical insights for growing...
7 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, “Permaculture Is a Practice — Community Is the Soil.” March is when possibility returns. While the soil is still waking from winter, our community is already gathering — sharing ideas, supporting one another, and designing the growing season ahead. Permaculture reminds us that resilience doesn’t start in the garden; it starts with relationships. Upcoming Events: Spring Speaker Series – No Cost to You Join us throughout the spring for our Spring Speaker Series, featuring local...
8 months ago • 9 min read
Hello Reader, Join us for an inspiring presentation and discussion with Kenton Zerbin on growing your own food using permaculture principles. How to describe Kenton’s Speaking Engagements? I have known Kenton for 14 years and his enthusiasm is contagious! He has the innate ability to Plant Seeds & Spark Action! Kenton Zerbin, Permaculture Instructor Date: Thursday, January 8thTime: 6:30PM to 8:30PMLocation: Ritchie Community LeagueAddress: 7727 98 Street Northwest Price: FREE* In this, our...
10 months ago • 1 min read