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Build Living Soil This Thursday + Our Full Event Lineup
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Hello Reader, As the Edmonton snow recedes, spring invites us to transition from winterβs 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 resilient communities rooted in learning, sharing, and regeneration. The Speakers Series is a no cost event however, as a Non-Profit Organization, we always appreciate donations. This month we are honored to host: How-to Compost and Build Living Soil: An Evening with Mark Stumpf-AllenDiscover soil building techniques, compost biology, and practical methods for creating healthy Edmonton gardens. Join us for an informative evening as Mark walks us through the steps to building healthy compost, thus nutrient rich soil and achieving the benefits of growing food and fruit in an environment that nurtures not only the environment, but us as well. π
Thursday April 9β βRegister Hereβ Grow by Design with Kenton ZerbinA weekend workshop geared to help you turn your boring lawn into an abundant food growing property without the landscaperβs price tag. Walk in with a lawn and walk out with a plan. In this hands-on weekend workshop, learn to create a beyond sustainable yard with low maintenance requirements and yet full of food and rich with beauty. π
Weekend of May 1st to May 3rdβ βRegister Hereβ Green Drinks May 11Michael Moore and Kenton Zerbin, Permaculture instructors will be speaking about permaculture in this month's Green Drinks. Learn about the impact permaculture played in their lives and how you can get involved in this community. In addition, Melissa Gorrie with Waste Free Edmonton will be a featured speaker. We look forward to seeing you there. π
Monday May 11β Observing Nature's Rhythms: A Phenology Primer With Nathan BinnemaLearn phenological observation from Nathan Binnema, who spent three years tracking seasonal rhythms at one Edmonton river valley site. Discover how noticing recurring patterns deepens ecological understanding and strengthens connection to place through lunar cycles. π
Thursday May 14β βRegister Hereβ Global Buckets WorkshopEach person who registers for the Workshop, will leave with a complete Global bucket setup including soil and a tomato plant. Global Buckets are a low-cost, DIY, self-watering container gardening system modeled after EarthBoxes, utilizing two stacked 5-gallon buckets to create a bottom-fed reservoir. They significantly reduce water usage, eliminate soil-borne weeds, and are ideal for urban gardening, areas with poor soil, apartment dwellers and homeowners with limited space. These systems are highly productive, enabling significant yields for vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and zucchini. The additional benefits include:
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Saturday May 30thβ Cost: $30 per person βRegister hereβ The Food Beneath our Feet - A wonderful Film on ethical foragingFilm night featuring The Food Beneath Our Feet explores ethical foraging and wild food harvesting in urban Calgary landscapes. Features ethical foragers Denis Manzer and Malcolm Saunders from The Light Cellar in Calgary. Q&A with featured forager and director Kimberly Gray follows. π
Thursday June 11β βRegister hereβ Wild Foraging Field Walk: Edible and Medicinal PlantsJoin us for a guided Wild Foraging Walk with Denis Manzer of The Light Cellar. This walk will introduce participants to local wild and native plants, with a focus on ethical foraging practices, seasonal awareness, and respectful engagement with the landscape. Participants will learn basic plant identification, how to recognize edible and medicinal species, and the importance of harvesting in ways that support ecosystem health. This walk is suitable for beginners and anyone interested in deepening their connection to local food systems and the natural world. βRegister hereβ π
Sunday, June 14β Permaculture Design Certification IntensiveA Life Changing Opportunity! Spend 10 days living and learning on site in a whole-systems design immersion, taught by certified permaculture instructor Kenton Zerbin. Leave with the skills, confidence, and internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate to create resilient landscapes wherever you live. π
Sunday July 19 - August 1β βLearn more and register hereβ Youth Job Opportunity - Lady Flower GardensKelly Mills, Managing Director of Lady Flower Gardens is looking to hire a youth for their 2026 growing season. To qualify applicants need to be 30 years old or younger (as stipulated by the Canada Summer Job grant). The gardens are located at 20303 - 33rd Street and applicants must be able to get to this location on their own. In the past, employees have biked from Clairview LRT station. This temporary position runs from May 25th to August 28th. Interested candidates can send their resume to ladyflowergardens@outlook.com. Your Next Read, Watch, or Deep DiveThe EPG resource page is worth bookmarking. Books, videos, documentaries, case studies, and course recommendations, all in one place. A recent addition a few days ago was Bill Mollison's classic 1994-95 lectures on design, patterns, water, trees, food systems and more. Itβs a classic resource from the man himself. Look for it under βVideosβ Whether you're just starting out or looking to go deeper, something on this list will move your practice forward. Have a look at our permaculture resources page hereβ Looking forward to seeing you out at one of our events! The EPG Board β |
Edmonton Permaculture Guild
We are a non profit organization in Edmonton, Alberta who loves to talk about permaculture and sustainability. Subscribe to our newsletter.
Hello Reader, The season is changing. Letβs connect with nature and each other beyond the garden! Read on for opportunities to get involved with the EPG, stand up for nature, learn something new, and keep in touch! Including - EPGβs all-new speaker series! Upcoming Guild Events New EPG Speaker Series at Ritchie Community League Save the dates! The Guild is lining up experts in their niches and leaders in our community to come share experiences! Once per month, starting in December and running...
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 whoβve already participated. Weβre 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...
Hello Reader, September is one of the busiest times of the year both in and out of the garden! Here at the EPG, weβre busy building out our programming for the Fall and Winter seasons. We want to hear what YOU are interested in, so if you havenβt 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...