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September Newsletter: Green Drinks and Harvest Festivals
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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!
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 put beds to rest. Soon, compost gold will fall from the trees! Minimize raking once the temperature drops and use those leaves to mulch around your existing beds. Our pollinators and beneficial insects overwinter in the leafy bedding! The leaves will break down by the spring and provide your plants with nutrients to spur spring growth. Work smarter, not harder - the permaculture way! Green Drinks Are Back!The Edmonton Forest School is presenting the first Fall 2026 session of Green Drinks! Come for casual conversation, like-minded community, and an educational presentation about solar energy at Earth’s Refillery on Monday, Sept 14. 📅 Monday September 14 Upcoming Events:Sustainable Food Edmonton - Seed Sovereignty Seed Libraries Learn the art of harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds in the orchard designed by our very own Michael Moore, EPG President. Hosted by Chelsea Boos, you’ll explore how to preserve local biodiversity, save money, and ensure a beautiful harvest for next year. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. More Info 📅 Wednesday September 9 Edmonton Horticultural Society - Garden Fest and Plant Exchange Mingle with 20+ vendors, hear from speakers, and meet locals as passionate about gardening as you are. Exchange houseplants and perennials for credits! Arrive early for the best selection. More Info 📅 Saturday September 12 Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton - Second Cider Pressing Event Pedal-powered pressing is back! Join OFRE for another fun-filled day of apples, cider, and food skills. Apple donations welcome. More Info 📅 Saturday, September 19 Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market - Annual Harvest Festival Free harvest fun with live music, family programming, and of course - delicious eats. 📅 Weekend of September 26/27 Engagement UpdatesCity of Edmonton - Climate Resilience Action Plan The EPG Board has been contributing to the City of Edmonton’s Climate Resilience Action Plan. In July and August, our Guild had multiple interviews with City program managers about resilient landscaping. Both the EPG and the City came away feeling bolstered that we’re moving in the right direction! We also submitted feedback to the Infrastructure Committee advocating for greater consultation at the community-level. Permaculturists know that the first step in any effective plan is observation - and no one is more qualified to inform a local, climate-adaptation plan than the local residents. The City and the EPG appear to share the values that adaptive measures for climate change must center people, responsible use of resources, and of course the environment. Find out more about: Register Now!Permaculture Design Certificate - 2027 The next PDC has been officially scheduled for July 18, 2027! This 10-day intensive design course is taught by Kenton Zerbin - certified International Permaculture Teacher through the Permaculture Research Institute. Early bird pricing is available now and includes group accommodation, meals, Coen Farm tour, some recreation, and of course the 72-hours of instruction and course materials. You’ll come away with your own design and most importantly, community and support that extends beyond the course itself! NEW 2027 Permaculture Summer Camp for Kids Stay tuned! The EPG is thrilled to announce that we will be offering a Permaculture Summer Camp for kids from August 16-20, 2027. This will be out in Gainford, AB at the 130-acre Change Center. More information and registration details to come soon. Are you a Member of the Edmonton Permaculture Guild?Guild membership keeps our workshops running, our events accessible, and our community connected. Join us and help grow permaculture knowledge across Edmonton. Interested in Volunteering?Whether you are interested in helping out at our events or joining our non-profit organization as a member of our Board, we would love to hear from you. The EPG is actively looking for additional Board Members! Please get a hold of us if you have the skills to contribute to our Fundraising, Social Media, Community Outreach, or Events Direction. We look forward to working with you! Have you got an Event or Announcement that you would like to add to our Newsletter?Email the EPG at: info@edmontonpermacultureguild.ca ~ The EPG Team |
Edmonton Permaculture Guild
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Hello Reader, The season is changing. Let’s 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 - EPG’s 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...
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