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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 Park
🕒 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Ages: 8 to 13
Cost: $20 per person

Join us for a 3.5-hour nature walk that brings Edmonton's river valley to life through the eyes of a naturalist.

Participants will explore winding trails, discover the plants and wildlife that call the city home, and learn how these living communities are connected through natural cycles, relationships, and seasonal rhythms.

Hosted by Michelle Harris, Founder and Operator of Nature Loop and Author of the Green Side of Edmonton

*Stay tuned for details regarding our Children's Permaculture Camp taking place next summer, August 2027 out at the Change Centre near Gainford, Alberta. Five Days of permaculture exploration, design, discovery and above all, fun!

New Grocery Movement

Make sure to check out the New Grocery Movement Website for their event listings for July. They have some exciting offerings this month.

Afro Caribbean Cuisine, Metis Cree Cuisine, Collective Garden Day, and The Secret Garden Session at West Ritchie Community Garden.

​Check out the New Grocery Movement events​

Ardrossan Community Growing Patch Events

(Ardrossan Recreational & Agricultural Society)

Find out more about their Lil Wigglers program for parents and tots, and Community Growing Patch Series for cut flowers and herb pallets.

​Check out their offerings here​

Nature Conservancy Canada - BioBlitz July 27 to August 3

From July 27 to August 3, venture out into nature and start photographing the species you see.

It could be the beetles on your balcony, the buttercups in the park down the street, the beaver you encounter on your canoe trip. As long as it’s in Canada, every contribution counts. Audio recordings are also welcome!

This initiative helps scientists understand what's thriving and what's not, and where.

​Sign Up Here​

What's on at the Muttart

Feature Pyramid Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood (June 27- Sept 13)

Permaculture Food Forests

The McCauley Community Orchard & Food Forest is a multi-acre, inner-city green space located on 107A Avenue between 95th and 96th Street in Edmonton, Alberta.

It features over 100 edible trees and plants, including apple, pear, cherry, and various berry bushes, alongside 28 raised garden beds.

The orchard was originally established in 2009 by Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton (OFRE) and the Edmonton Permaculture Guild. In 2023, the space was taken over and revitalized by Sustainable Food Edmonton (SFE) to serve as an active neighbourhood hub for urban foraging, permaculture education, and community building.

Check out this excellent article on Urban Foraging and Food Forestry. Featuring two of our talented Permaculture Practitioners, Kenton Zerbin and Dustin Bajer

What’s Growing?

Local U-Picks around Edmonton. Search this directory of U-Pick farms.​

What to plant this month: We have all kinds of vegetables that we can plant throughout July and even early August. Lettuce of course, radishes for radish greens, arugula, spinach, carrots, fast growing zucchini etc

Food Justice YEG: Edmonton Food Resource Map​

Save the date

Open Farm Days Aug 15 & 16

​Alberta Open Farm Days is your free, behind-the-scenes look at the province's agriculture and local food system.

Permaculture Design Certification Course Rescheduled

Our PDC initially scheduled for July of 2026 has been rescheduled for July 2027, exact dates TBD.

​Read more about the certification course and the venue.

From all of us at the EPG, we hope to see you out and about at one of the community events.

Have a great July.

The EPG Team