BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Whatcom Permaculture - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Whatcom Permaculture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T203719Z CREATED:20260530T093000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T203719Z UID:3932-1780151400-1780164000@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:May Regenerate Whatcom / Permaculture Meet-up! Birchwood Bike Tour! DESCRIPTION:The May Whatcom Permaculture Meet-up\, in partnership with Regenerate Whatcom\, will be a special treat indeed! The event will include a bicycle tour of various properties in the neighborhood that practice permaculture\, regenerative agriculture\, and good ole fashion gardening! \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Birchwood Permaculture Bike Tour and Potluck on Saturday\, May 30th\, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.Organized in collaboration with Whatcom Permaculture and Regenerate Whatcom\, this neighborhood event features a rolling tour of local permaculture properties. Seven host stops are confirmed\, offering real-world examples of intentional land use\, ecological design\, and food production. \n\n\n\nHow to RSVP \n\n\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please send an email directly to Julian and David to help us estimate headcount for the potluck. \n\n\n\nPlease ensure your reply includes both organizers: \n\n\n\n* Julian Kapoor: procnias@gmail.com* David MacLeod: miles58@yahoo.com \n\n\n\n\nEvent Logistics & Parking \n\n\n\n* When: Saturday\, May 30th\, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.Please arrive at 2:30 PM to get situated; the tour will start promptly at 3:00 PM.* Where: Starts and terminates at 3116 Pinewood Avenue.* Parking: Because street parking is not permitted in the immediate neighborhood\, please park your vehicles at the nearby Birchwood Elementary School parking lot and walk or bike over to the starting point.* The Route: Participants will travel by bicycle between properties within the neighborhood.* The Stops: Each location will host a mini-meetup or short tour focusing on distinct themes\, possibly including hemp building\, hügelkultur\, swales\, and biochar.* The Potluck: Our starting location serves as the central hub. You can drop off potluck dishes here before the ride begins. We will return to this site at the end of the tour to eat and socialize. If you’d like to participate just in the potluck\, expect it to start circa 5:00pm. \n\n\n\nNote: A follow-up email will be sent prior to the event detailing the finalized bike route\, specific stop locations\, exact times\, and the full schedule of discussion topics. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Hosts & The Neighborhood History \n\n\n\nThe tour originates and concludes at the home of Julian Kapoor\, Julie Miller\, and their family.Julian and Julie are California natives and former evolutionary ecology researchers who relocated to Bellingham in 2022 to focus on climate change mitigation\, public health\, and to find more intentional community. They chose Birchwood specifically for its unique urban agricultural history. \n\n\n\nIn the early 20th century\, much of the Birchwood neighborhood was intentionally platted into long\, deep lots to allow working-class families to sustain themselves with backyard orchards\, gardens\, and livestock. This design left a legacy of deep backyards and mature fruit trees that makes the area highly suited for modern permaculture integration. \n\n\n\nWhile managing a 6-year-old and a 1-year-old has kept Julian and Julie’s large-scale property adjustments on a gradual timeline\, their 0.3-acre site features several active polyculture experiments. It provides a realistic look at the early\, foundational stages of planning a food forest. Julian’s recent focus on producing and utilizing biochar will serve as the demonstration theme for this stop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/may-permaculture-meet-up-birchwood-bike-tour/ LOCATION:Birchwood Neighborhood\, Bellingham\, WA\, 3116 Pinewood Ave\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:meet-up,permaculture,tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_7785-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="David MacLeod":MAILTO:miles58@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T212942Z CREATED:20260410T172135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T212942Z UID:3887-1777046400-1777053600@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:April Permaculture Meet-up-a Special Celebration! DESCRIPTION:The Permaculture Meet-up April 24th will be a special gathering to celebrate the land we are on\, Spring\, and gathering in community to dream a future into being. Join us\, between the labor of spring and the blaze of summer\, to break together\, learn from the land and see what emerges. We will gather at 4\, walk the land and then gather around a campfire to share food and talk. This event is sponsored by Whatcom Permaculture in partnership with Regenerate Whatcom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/april-permaculture-meet-up-a-special-celebration/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:meet-up,permaculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PDC2022-24.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260317T023753Z CREATED:20260316T233516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T023753Z UID:3866-1774620000-1774630800@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:March PC meet up DESCRIPTION:A Free gathering time for People interested in Permaculture from Whatcom county to come together and discuss ideas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis months PC meet up will focus on Plant propagation strategies and Starting the Salish Seed garden projects for this Spring. Learn about plant propagation techniques\, details about the Salish Seed Guild and How you can get involved throughout the year. Hosted at Inspiration Farm \n\n\n\n\nTour Inspiration Farm in the SpringAgenda– Tour\, talk\, swap plants and seeds. Simulate and educate through demonstrations of water harvesting landscapes\, soil building\, animal integration\, growing techniques\, tours\, and workshops. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Whatcom PC Meet-Ups Here. Host one at your place. \n\n\n\nCome bring your idea to share! How can we Showcase permaculture?\n\n\n\nAfter the tour we invite you to stay for an informal discussion. How can we move Permaculture forward here in Whatcom county. How can we as a community form guilds of different skill sets\, aid in promoting permaculture related events and work within our community to install systems such as food forests\, lending libraries\, speakers forum and cooperative nurseries. \n\n\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to experience permaculture and meet its practitioners. Visitors can see these myriad initiatives\, ask questions and see for themselves a permaculture design system. Learn how theses systems have relevance to the challenges we face. By Creating communities that are resilient in the face of undesirable and unforeseeable impacts.Hope to see you there!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis months meet up will be hosted at Inspiration Farm\n\n\n\nJoin us at 617 E Laurel Rd. 1-4 PM\, tour\, talk\, share seeds and plants\n\n\n\n\n\nSome ideas of topics for this months gathering. \n\n\n\n\nWater\, \n\n\n\nSeed Saving \n\n\n\nPruning trees\n\n\n\nCommunity organizations. \n\n\n\nWhat is the plant of the month?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/march-pc-meet-up/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PDC2022-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260123T005053Z CREATED:20260123T004513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T005053Z UID:3833-1770379200-1770386400@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Regenerate Whatcom Showcase DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share that Regenerate Whatcom will be featured in Regenerate Cascadia’s first-ever Landscapes Showcase Event on February 6\, 2026\, from 12:00–2:00pm PT.  Our portion of the presentation will begin at  approximately 12:40 pm.   \n\n\n\n\nThis two‑day online gathering introduces the ten Landscape Groups participating in the year‑long Landscape Hub Cultivator pilot—an emerging bioregional learning network designed to strengthen community-led resilience across Cascadia.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those of us in Whatcom\, this is a meaningful moment as Regenerate Whatcom is evolving from longstanding work in our area to a new way of connecting as a community — bringing people\, projects\, and place-based wisdom together to forge our way forward in these troubled times. Our landscape group will share the context of our landscape\, the work already underway\, and our focus for 2026 as we join others from across the bioregion. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also hear from landscape groups representing Greater Victoria\, the Fraser Lowland\, Whidbey\, the Olympic Peninsula\, Skagit Valley\, Vashon Island\, the Duwamish River Valley\, the Gorge\, and the South Willamette Valley. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re curious about bioregional organizing\, eager to support local resilience\, or simply want to see how Whatcom fits into the wider Cascadia story\, this is a wonderful opportunity to tune in early. \n\n\n\nYou can find more detailed information here on the Regenerate Cascadia website: Landscapes Showcase Presentations – Regenerate Cascadia  \n\n\n\nPlease register for the events using the links below. \n\n\n\nEVENT INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION LINKS\n\n\n\n*  Day One: Thursday\, February 5\, 2026 | 12:00–2:00pm PT  \n\n\n\n    Event Link  Day One \n\n\n\n* Day Two: Friday\, February 6\, 2026 | 12:00–2:00pm PT  \n\n\n\n   Event Link Day Two \n\n\n\nWe hope you can make all or part of this event and learn along with us how we will create a future of regeneration. \n\n\n\nBest Regards\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/regenerate-whatcom-showcase/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/nggallery_import/IMG_6793-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T150000 DTSTAMP:20251117T185446Z CREATED:20251114T015618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T185446Z UID:3789-1763895600-1763910000@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:REWILDING PROJECT DESCRIPTION:WHATCOM COUNTY REWILDING PROJECT \n\n\n\nA Hands on Educational Event! On a developing rewilding project. \n\n\n\nWhen- SUNDAY NOV. 23 \n\n\n\n Time- 11am -3pm \n\n\n\nWhere- 5351 DINKLE RD. off E Smith rd.* \n\n\n\n\nLAND TOUR\n\n\n\nSOIL BUILDING\n\n\n\nWILLOW FORESTPREPERATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe work party will take place at the rewilding project of Hunter Lydon. The project began in 2020 and\, in 2022\, hosted an Earthworks class led by Brian Kerkvliet.  \n\n\n\nCome see the value in bringing water onto land and lend a hand with soil preparation for future plantings. \n\n\n\n11 – 12: Land tour \n\n\n\n12 – 2:30: Sheet mulching\, woodchip spreading\,  \n\n\n\n2:30 – 3:  Regenerate Whatcom plans and future events. \n\n\n\nAddress: 5351 Dinkle(google)/Dinkel (street sign) \n\n\n\nIt’s a wet set\, a seasonal wetland\, so please bring rain boots and clothes to get dirty in. Water and snacks are not a bad idea too. \n\n\n\nIts a raw site with no structures or bathroom. There is a spot to relieve yourself under the cover of trees\, though. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/rewilding-project/ LOCATION:Edifice\, 5351 DINKLE RD.\, bellingham\, Washington\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:hands on ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hunterstrees-scaled-e1763085302853.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T210000 DTSTAMP:20251112T192235Z CREATED:20251019T233641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T192235Z UID:3576-1763146800-1763154000@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:"Water is Love" movie DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Regenerate Whatcom\n\n\n\nCo sponsored by: \n\n\n\n\nInspiration Farm\n\n\n\nTransition Whatcom\n\n\n\nSustainable Bellingham\n\n\n\nReSources\n\n\n\nBellingham Unitarian Fellowship\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this beautiful movie and Join a discussion afterwards with local water expert panelists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of Regenerate Whatcom’s continuing series of events focused on water and its role in our landscapes and how it binds together community and climate\, Regenerate Whatcom is hosting a screening this movie. \n\n\n\n“Water is Love” shares inspiring stories of regenerative ecosystem design to create water retention in communities and regions\, touching on traditional ecological knowledge\, how water makes climate and\, the importance of restoring complete water cycles. This award-winning movie shows the beauty of the intact water cycle\, its widespread degradation and\, ultimately\, the possibility of regeneration.  \n\n\n\n\n\n$5 – $10 Suggested donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP below!\n\n\n\n“Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration” follows a group of young people grappling with the climate crisis while we journey around the world to share inspiring stories of regenerative ecosystem design to create water retention in communities\, villages\, and regions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to download the poster \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“How Water Makes Climate” is tailored for children and youth\, making this essential content easily accessible and engaging for young and older audiences alike. \n\n\n\nWe touch upon traditional ecological knowledge\, how water makes climate\, and the importance of restoring complete water cycles. \n\n\n\nThrough inspiring stories from successful projects in India\, Kenya\, and Portugal\, we aim to spark conversations and actions that contribute to a regenerative and resilient world. As we’re facing both the growing devastating impacts of climate disruption and the failure of governments to act\, this film points to an often overlooked need and possibility: community-driven decentralized water management as a critical key for surviving – and thriving in — this century. \n\n\n\nVisit the Water Is Love website to view the trailer and learn more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n “What Does Water Want?” \n\n\n\nInspired by screenings\, communities have fortified connections and coalitions that have already existed in their regions by coming together to watch the documentary. \n\n\n\nThis speaks to our intention of creating community and movement building. The documentary was never meant to just be consumed as a piece of media\, but to be a tool to bring people together and care for our surroundings.  \n\n\n\nWater is Love: Ripples of Regeneration won awards: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is a huge gift to share climate content that opens people’s hearts and moves them into action\, to see tears in people’s eyes when the lights come on after a screening\, to see children’s faces light up with understanding and awe about how water moves and how it has a soul. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/water-is-love-movie/ LOCATION:Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship\, 1207 Ellsworth Street\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:guest speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/b7b9c7_d03b5bad5b3b4150b8435a60a4c3c886mv2.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T170000 DTSTAMP:20251025T233613Z CREATED:20251025T233359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T233613Z UID:3636-1761991200-1762102800@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Fall is the best time to plant perennials! We are having plant sale in preparation to put our Nursery beds to sleep for the winter. \n\n\n\n\n\nHere we are at Fall…. oh so fast\, Summer has passed! Where did the time go? This season has been so abundant we could hardly keep up with the harvesting of all the fruit that is coming on in our systems. \n\n\n\nFirst were Cherries\, honey berries\, goumi berry\, then plumbs\, raspberries\, Shipova and Asian pear. Then the finger was out of the dike all the other fruit came ripe\, apples\, grapes\, mulberries\, walnuts\, filberts\, chestnuts and more. We could hardly keep up with the harvesting from our trees. OMG how good! Along with many new apple and pear varieties. Not to mention our annual crops and garlic all did well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere is a list of some of the plants that are available at Inspiration Farm! They are not all listed online\, but can be found in the nursery. \n\n\n\nSo…. Get ready\, Get set\, PLANT! The rain is here! In the spirit of fall planting we are having our Permaculture nursery plant sale in hopes that you will find something to add to your perennial food security system.\n\n\n\nFor this Sale I will donate 10% of sales from $100-$500 to Regenerate Whatcom If you get greater than $500 worth of plants I will donate 20% to Regenerate Whatcom Read more about Regen Whatcom Here\n\n\n\n\n\nHere in the Pacific Northwest fall is the best time for planting. There are a lot of good reasons to plant now. The soil is still warm so roots will still grow giving you a much larger plant next spring. The soil doesn’t get too cold until about late November. The fall rains have started so you don’t have to water or worry about your new plants getting dried out. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a small Nursery we really don’t want to over winter lots of plants. At this time of year many of the plants are looking a little tired so less appealing. So why not pass on a few good bargains to your loyal customers? Plants have been in a container all year so have a well developed root system. Once in the ground\, just wait until spring and have a beautiful specimen in your own garden. Another reason for fall planting to to add fall interest into your gardening routine.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI like to plant trees and shrubs in the Fall for the most part because it gives the plant all winter to set roots while the top is dormant. During the winter there is lots of water and not a lot of sun so the plants put their energy into setting up a good root system so they head into Summer well established. The second best time to plant perennials is early in the Spring but it gives the plant less time to set roots. With some plants I do prefer to plant in the Spring is if the plant is frost sensitive like a fig\, citrus or elderberry. These plants like to have a well established root system before the go through a good freeze. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen planting make sure you leave room for the plant to grow. Add a little compost mulch on top and a stake if needed. I wouldn’t recommend fertilizer in the hole because you don’t want to encourage the plant to start to grow when it should be going dormant.  Enjoy the Fall season\, get out and put some plants in the ground. \n\n\n\nWe want to share high density food nutrition abundance with everyone so we have put a lot of energy into our nursery plant propagation and it did well this year. We are well stocked in productive permaculture plants to help get your system kick started with berries\, fruit and nut trees\, vines\, nitrogen fixers and more! What do you need in your system? \n\n\n\nWe are here to help you with seeds\, plants and whole systems design advice. Let us know how we can help and let’s talk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/fall-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Plant-sale.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T203000 DTSTAMP:20251026T043600Z CREATED:20251016T234837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T043600Z UID:3561-1761678000-1761683400@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Regenerate Whatcom Community Zoom Circle DESCRIPTION:An invitation to gather\, celebrate\, connect with each other and share vision for the future. \n\n\n\nIf you have joined us in Permaculture Meet-ups or Walking Whatcom Water events or are new\, please join us for a social informational round table gathering! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp us celebrate becoming a Landscape Group with Regenerate Cascadia and start visioning together! \n\n\n\nDate Tuesday October 28th 7 – 8:30pm \n\n\n\nRSVP below to be sent the Zoom linkWe look forward to seeing you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to join\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/regenerate-whatcom-community-zoom/ LOCATION:zoom meeting CATEGORIES:meet-up,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Regenerate-whatcom-1-e1760811365384.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T190000 DTSTAMP:20250923T033656Z CREATED:20250923T033653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T033656Z UID:3540-1758902400-1758913200@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Permaculture Tour and Regenerate Whatcom Meetup DESCRIPTION:A Free gathering time for People interested in Permaculture and Integrated Land Management to come together and discuss ideas.After the tour we invite you to stay for a discussion about Regenerate Whatcom’s recent acceptance as a “Landscape Group” within the Regenerate Cascadia framework. Read more here. This month\, come visit the Columbia neighborhood in Bellingham to see the home of our host\, permaculture practitioner Aaron Silverberg\, who is a man of many talents and interests. Aaron cares deeply about community resilience\, with an emphasis on mutual support and reciprocity.  Aaron led the effort to build the Columbia Share Shack. He and his wife Jeanette have a beautiful urban permaculture garden\, complete with a small pond.  \n\n\n\n1700 W. North St.\, Bellingham\, WA \n\n\n\nBring something for the sharing table: seeds\, plants\, books\, snacks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/permaculture-tour-and-regenerate-whatcom-meetup/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T190000 DTSTAMP:20250723T230227Z CREATED:20250717T214403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T230227Z UID:3511-1753459200-1753470000@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:July Permaculture Meet up and Regenerate Whatcom Conversation DESCRIPTION:Interests at your sitegardens\, herbs\, events\, community \n\n\n\n\nA Free gathering time for People interested in Permaculture and Integrated Land Management to come together and discuss ideas.This month\, come visit the Birchwood neighborhood to see the social permaculture community of our host\, Nicole Wires\, who says\, “We are building a limited equity housing cooperative on 1.2 acres of land in Birchwood with shared cooking\, cleaning\,  childcare\,  gardening\,  and more! We’re doing creative income sharing practices and ensuring our housing is permanently affordable. We are also building a community space for events\, workshops\,  and to house infrastructure for disaster preparedness and community resilience.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the tour we invite you to stay for a potluck\, and discussion about Regenerate Whatcom’s efforts to engage in “social permaculture.” \n\n\n\n\nBring something for the sharing table: seeds\, plants\, books\, snacks.\n\n\n\n2722 Birchwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA\n\n\n\nBRING A DISH TO SHARE (and your own plates and utensils) FOR A POTLUCK! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/july-permaculture-meet-up-and-regenerate-whatcom-conversation/ LOCATION:2722 Birchwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, 2722 Birchwood Ave\, Bellingham\, wa\, 98225 CATEGORIES:meet-up,permaculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/positive.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Wires":MAILTO:nwires@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T180000 DTSTAMP:20250627T161622Z CREATED:20250611T155801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161622Z UID:3485-1751036400-1751047200@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:June Permaculture Meet up and Regenerate Whatcom Conversation DESCRIPTION:Hello\, my name is Jeanette\, and I have a suburban food forest style garden in the Ridgemont neighborhood in Bellingham. I run a small scale nursery and craft my own herbal salves\, teas\, and tinctures. I also offer regular themed garden tours\, such as perennial vegetables\, pollinator plants\, or my top 15 favorite plants in my garden. \n\n\n\nI have a special interest in unusual perennial vegetables\, and am always experimenting in that regard. I love to grow berries\, mulch crops\, plants for pollinators\, medicinal herbs\, nuts\, native plants\, and as much fruit as I can. I started my garden in early 2016 and it’s only gotten bigger and more fun since! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI’d love for you to come visit and tour my garden\, I love answering questions and having conversations about awesome plants! I will have herbal tea and snacks available\, and plants and herbal goods for purchase if anyone is interested.  \n\n\n\nI also have an extensive library about permaculture\, ethnobotany\, and other related topics\, and I am more than happy to talk about book recommendations as well.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am in an easily accessible neighborhood on the south side of Bellingham. Street parking is available on the street in front and near my house. \n\n\n\nAddress: 3606 Taylor Ave.\, near I-5 exit 252. \n\n\n\n3 – 6 pm \n\n\n\nPlease\, no dogs. I recommend bringing sun protection\, as it often gets quite warm in the back yard. Looking forward to meeting you. \n\n\n\nAfter the tour we invite you to stay for a discussion about David MacLeod’s recent article in Whatcom Watch on “Why Regenerate\, Whatcom?” and Joe Shuster’s consideration of planetary boundaries applied to Whatcom County. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/june-permaculture-meet-up/ LOCATION:Plant friends permaculture\, 3606 TAYLOR AVE\, BELLINGHAM\, Washington\, 98226-9728 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/positive.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanette":MAILTO:jsivanataru@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T160000 DTSTAMP:20241104T213909Z CREATED:20241022T185905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T213909Z UID:3407-1729818000-1729872000@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Fall PC Meet up and swap DESCRIPTION:Bring your plants seeds\, garden abundance or preserves to swap and mingle with other Permaculture enthusiasts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to experience permaculture and meet other practitioners. Visitors can see first hand an established permaculture system and ask questions. See how the permaculture design system has relevance to the challenges we face and to creating communities and environments that are resilient. \n\n\n\nIf you are planning on attending the tour please consider carpooling with others. Folks with plants to sell or swap can arrive at 12:30 \n\n\n\n Guided tour will be from 1-2. Self guided tour and plant sale/swap will be from 2-4. Look forward to seeing you all! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n We will also have a place to trade or gift plants and seeds to other attendants.  To sell or trade you can show up a little early say 12:30 and set up. You can bring a table or display on the ground or the back of your car or truck. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/fall-pc-meet-up-and-swap/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:meet-up,tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/positive.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T160000 DTSTAMP:20240719T023844Z CREATED:20240719T023841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T023844Z UID:3383-1721998800-1722009600@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Inspiration Farm July PC meet up DESCRIPTION:A Free gathering time for People interested in Permaculture from Whatcom county to come together and discuss ideas. Tour Inspiration Farm in the WinterAgenda– Tour\, talk\, swap plants and seeds. Simulate and educate through demonstrations of water harvesting landscapes\, soil building\, animal integration\, growing techniques\, tours\, and workshops. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Whatcom PC Meet-Ups Here. Host one at your place. \n\n\n\nCome bring your idea to share! How can we Showcase permaculture?\n\n\n\nAfter the tour we invite you to stay for an informal discussion. How can we move Permaculture forward here in Whatcom county. How can we as a community form guilds of different skill sets\, aid in promoting permaculture related events and work within our community to install systems such as food forests\, lending libraries\, speakers forum and cooperative nurseries. \n\n\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to experience permaculture and meet its practitioners. Visitors can see these myriad initiatives\, ask questions and see for themselves a permaculture design system. Learn how theses systems have relevance to the challenges we face. By Creating communities that are resilient in the face of undesirable and unforeseeable impacts.Hope to see you there!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis months meet up will be hosted at Inspiration Farm\n\n\n\nJoin us at 617 E Laurel Rd. 1-4 PM\, tour\, talk\, share seeds and plants\n\n\n\n\n\nSome ideas of topics for this months gathering. \n\n\n\n\nWater\, \n\n\n\nSeed Saving \n\n\n\nPruning trees\n\n\n\nCommunity organizations. \n\n\n\nWhat is the plant of the month?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/inspiration-farm-july-pc-meet-up/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PDC2022-22.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240802T120000 DTSTAMP:20240527T202216Z CREATED:20231206T221927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T202216Z UID:1954-1718452800-1722600000@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Permaculture Design Certificate Course 2024 DESCRIPTION:Re-Skilling for a Regenerative Culture \n\n\n\nJune – July – August \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming opportunities to meet the core team and visit the sites. Please RSVP using the links\n\n\n\nSee you at the May PC Meet-Up \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhatcom Permaculture Design Course Overview: \n\n\n\n\nOver 4 weekends and 1 immersive week\, we will explore the foundations of regenerative culture. \n\n\n\nCourse content will include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPermaculture ethics and design principles\n\n\n\nObservation and critical thinking\n\n\n\nReading the landscape techniques\n\n\n\nPattern recognition\n\n\n\nBasic Earth Science (soils\, climate\, hydrology)\n\n\n\nWater management (earthworks\, grey water)\n\n\n\nPerennial plants\, trees and guilds\n\n\n\nBioremediation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHerbalism and plant allies\n\n\n\nPersonal and interpersonal skills\n\n\n\nStructures and construction\n\n\n\nSurveying and mapping\n\n\n\nSolar design and appropriate technology\n\n\n\nSystem resilience and disaster preparedness\n\n\n\nCommunity structures and alternative governance\n\n\n\nand\, more tidbits along the way.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4 Weekends and 5 Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Schedule to enlarge\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to Register\n\n\n\n\nKeep scrolling for pricing\, format\, and more details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Format: \n\n\n\nThe course will be a mix of in-person weekend sessions\, a week-long intensive\, and some on-line presentations\, plus optional mid-week extracurricular work sessions for those hungry for more. \n\n\n\nWe will learn through lectures\, small and large group discussions\, reflection/observation exercises and lots of hands-on skills practice. We will also provide suggested reading material\, videos and zoom sessions to be viewed on your own time as primers for our in person sessions. Expect some homework toward the end of the course. \n\n\n\nThe first three weekend sessions will be hosted at Queen Mountain Homestead. Course time will run from Saturday mornings to Sunday evenings. Overnight camping is available onsite and encouraged. Saturday evening we will share potluck feasts (significant others welcome). Bring your own lunches and Sunday morning breakfast . An outdoor kitchenette will be available for simple food prep. Coffee\, tea and water will be provided throughout. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudent Design Sessions: July 21st\n\n\n\nThis is scheduled time for students to gather with their design teams to socialize and dig into their capstone design projects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspiration Farm : July 13th & 14th ; July 29th – Aug. 2nd (5 day Intensive )\n\n\n\nWe will dive deeper into content during the week-long campout\, while giving you an immersive taste of Permaculture living at Inspiration Farm.  In addition to more hands-on practice\, you will work with a team of fellow students on a capstone design project. Your team will present your project to the whole learning community at the end of the week. The final day will also include: a certification and closing ceremony; a celebratory feast (loved ones welcome); and\, a talent show of epic proportions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFresh meals will be prepared on-site by a local chef for lunch and dinner all week. Breakfast will be DIY with seasonal ingredients provided by us. Coffee\, tea\, water and fruit will be available throughout. Let us know your dietary restrictions on your registration form. We are happy to accommodate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to Register\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewInstructorsSchedulePDC FAQ’sTestimonialsRegistrationPDC Course\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Whatcom PDC Core Team:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQueen Mountain Homestead\n\n\n\n\nPaul Kearsley – lead instructor\n\n\n\nJane Campbell – lead instructor\n\n\n\nElizabeth Chace – social PC & hands-on \n\n\n\nRyan Chace – hands-on & site support\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspiration Farm\n\n\n\n\nBrian Kerkvliet – lead instructor\n\n\n\nAlexandra King – admin\, finances\, hands on site support\n\n\n\n\nCheck out the Instructors page for bios and guest instructor updates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more on our FAQ page\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe acknowledge that Whatcom (Xwotʼqom) County is the ancestral and current home of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) & Nooksack people.  As the descendants of displaced settlers\, we acknowledge how much we have to relearn about place-based living. Actively\, we seek ways to honor and uplift how the Lhaq’temish & Nooksack nations live out resilience\, resist displacement and embody regenerative culture. We acknowledge that the permaculture movement was inspired by\, and in part built on the appropriation of\, indigenous knowledge.  We take it as our ongoing responsibility to watch for and address the harmful pattern of appropriation. We believe that\, despite past and present harms\, permaculture can be used as a tool for healing the deep wounds of disconnection inflicted by colonialism on indigenous and settler communities\, and\, the more-than-human world we share. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPDC Course Pricing\n\n\n\nSecure your spot with a $500 deposit \n\n\n\nCourse fee: $2\,000 \n\n\n\nBenefactor price: $2\,200 (extra payment helps provide scholarships to other students; enquire for more info) \n\n\n\nPayments cover all course materials\, camping\, field trips and a week of amazing local meals. \n\n\n\nSome Partial Scholarships are available\, for more details fill this application out. \n\n\n\nDonations to the Scholarship fund are welcome. Help those who need it. \n\n\n[paypal-donation] \n\n\n\n\n\nClick the register button to fill out the form and the click to pay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet us know below if you have any thoughts or questions. Or if you want get on the list for future courses.\n\n\n\nFirst Name *Last NameEmail Address *Phone NumberInterests and Questions0 / 180Send Message\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/whatcom-pdc-2024/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:meet-up END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T160000 DTSTAMP:20240403T203243Z CREATED:20240403T203239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T203243Z UID:3264-1716026400-1716134400@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Practical Permaculture Intensive DESCRIPTION:A fun filled Practical Permaculture Immersion Weekend. We will illustrate practical ways to design an integrated thriving living system that that partners with nature. Designed to be self regulating\, diverse\, abundant and resilient. Whether you are on an urban lot or a farm homestead\, energy\, water\, soil building\, animal systems\, food production and preservation systems\, with diverse income streams. Join us if these are important to you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn extended site tour of the established systems at Inspiration Farm will augment this experiential weekend. A detailed presentation over viewing Permaculture ethics\, principals and strategies will be covered on the first day. On the second day an in depth dive into systems relationships and design mapping process and strategies will be covered. \n\n\n\nClass format includes lectures\, discussions\, extensive tours of an established site and hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nPresentations and discussion in the AM\, site tour\, hands on projects with plant guilds\, soil creation\, Nursery establishment and other integrated systems in the PM. \n\n\n\n\n\nInstalling a guildone of the designs\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscounts for couples\, $250- Pot luck lunch for both days. Camping is available. Limited to 15 Participants. \n\n\n\nFeel free to call if you have any questions. 360-319-2029 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/practical-permaculture-intensive-2/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PDC2022-12.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T170000 DTSTAMP:20240227T064953Z CREATED:20240227T064435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T064953Z UID:3166-1714831200-1714842000@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:International Permaculture Day Tour & Plant Swap DESCRIPTION:We will celebrate International Permaculture Day May 4th 2024! A day to showcase permaculture around the world.  \n\n\n\nThis year Inspiration Farm will have a tour and Plant Swap for International Permaculture Day  \n\n\n\nAn opportunity to experience permaculture and meet its practitioners. Visitors can see first hand an established permaculture system and ask questions. See how the permaculture design system has relevance to the challenges we face and to creating communities and environments that are resilient. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow in its 14th year\, International Permaculture Day has grown rapidly from its roots as an Australian initiative to a global day of permaculture celebrated in over 35 countries. \n\n\n\nIf you are planning on attending the tour please consider carpooling with others. Folks with plants to sell or swap can arrive at 1:30 Guided tour will be from 2-3. Self guided tour and plant sale/swap will be from 3-5. Look forward to seeing you all! \n\n\n\n\n\nYou can shop for plants ahead of time and we will have them ready for you to pick up. There will also be a place to trade or gift plants and seeds to other attendants.  To sell or trade you can show up a little early say 1-1:30 and set up. You can bring a table or display on the ground or the back of your car or truck.\n\n\n\n\n\nImagine Permaculture\n\n\n\nWe offer these tours to further develop the connection between the farm and the community. Tours are a great way to learn and visit the farm and pick up some permaculture food at the same time. See first hand what it takes to turn a landscape into a productive\, vibrant\, resilient\, regenerative system. We will show you what makes Permaculture and Biodynamic farming systems thrive in food abundance at the same time as we regenerate the land\, create habitat\, clean and store water and build soil! Tours generally cover land\, water\, nutrient\, biomass and animal management systems. Nursery Plant sales and more. This may be altered according to people on the tours interest and questions. \n\n\n\n\n\nlarge scale systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndescribing water connections to earthworks course students\n\n\n\n\n\nResilient Whole System Design Strategies\n\n\n\nInspiration Farm is an 11 acre homestead styled farm founded in 1994. Integrating Biodynamic and Permaculture practices in relation to annual & perennial food systems\, animal husbandry\, appropriate technology\, land/water nutrient management.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/international-permaculture-day-tour-plant-swap/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:meet-up,tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-IMG_1530-scaled-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T150000 DTSTAMP:20240204T061938Z CREATED:20230405T184244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T061938Z UID:1906-1714298400-1714316400@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Scythes the Cutting Edge! DESCRIPTION:Sell the Weed Eater and use a Scythe!\n\n\n\n\n\nMaintain your body\, not your machines. Learn the sharper points of this elegant tool. Thought to be old school\, but better blades and an ergonomic set up makes them one of the most efficient tools out there. Learn what makes a good scythe\, how to select a scythe for your needs and how to properly maintain it for years of efficient use. Participants will be able to try out a number of different blades and snaths (handles) to learn the benefits of each. \n\n\n\nDiscounts available for couples. \n\n\n\nMake sure to reserve your space by Registering Here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake sure to reserve your space by Registering Here\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics to be covered \n\n\n\n\nScythe – parts\, styles\, blades\, snathes\n\n\n\nScythe setup and adjustments.\n\n\n\nMowing technique stance\, angle\, swing.\n\n\n\nMowing pattern strategies\, fences\, trees\, working as a team.\n\n\n\nSharpening\, Peening the blade\n\n\n\nFixing nicks and cracks\n\n\n\nSharpening with a stone\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n“As the grass is starting to grow\, we are getting ready to mow! Now is the time to look at your tools and see if they need any maintenance\, sharpening\, oiling or adjusting.“ \n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/3JeboKSJY08\nThis took me 5 minutes and I did not break a sweat!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Best Tool for the Job” presentation for the PNW Permaculture Convergence 2020\n\n\n\nIf you are considering getting a new Scythe setup you can contact Alexander at Scythe Works and see if he has what you are looking for. \n\n\n\nOther Scythe resources\n\n\n\n\nhttp://scytheconnection.com/\n\n\n\nhttp://scytheworks.ca/\n\n\n\nhttp://scythesupply.com/\n\n\n\n\nCo-sponsored by Transition Whatcom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/scythes-the-cutting-edge-2/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:hands on,workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_4159-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T180000 DTSTAMP:20240327T174605Z CREATED:20240316T150915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174605Z UID:3034-1714147200-1714154400@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:April PC Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Name Virginia Malmquist \n\n\n\nStreet Address : 2427 Goshen Rd \n\n\n\nSite descriptionWe could show: 11K gallons water catchment\, hugelkultur \, chinampas\, chicken moat\, etc. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n11\,000 gallons water catchment provides ALL of our water usage most of the year.\n\n\n\n380 foot huegle cultures\, an orchard and berry patch.\n\n\n\nA humanure bin will provide compost for the orchard on a two-year rotation basis\n\n\n\nThe chicken is used during the garden\, season two create a weed buffer.\n\n\n\nThree tracking solar arrays provide electricity.\n\n\n\nTwo chinampas are starting to grow blueberry bushes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations are closed for this event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/april-pc-meet-up/ LOCATION:2427 Goshen Rd\, 2427 Goshen Rd\, BELLINGHAM\, WA\, 98226-9728\, United States CATEGORIES:meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/VM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240329T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T050037Z CREATED:20240203T202230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T050037Z UID:2804-1711728000-1711738800@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Permaculture Meet-up at Queen Mountain Homestead DESCRIPTION:Interests at your site: gardens\, orchards\, silvoculture\, peri-urban homesteading\, water management\, community\, chickens \n\n\n\nSite description: Queen Mountain Homestead (QHM) is an 8-acre intergenerational family home and educational demonstration site nestled on the western flank of Bellingham’s Queen Mountain.  In the spring of 2016\, after a decade+ of designing\, building and maintaining permaculture landscapes across Washington (and internationally)\, we became the designer-stewards of our forever home. \n\n\n\nOver the last 8 years\, we have practiced phased implementation of abundant gardens and orchards; operated a silviculture system with American Guinea Hogs and a large flock of chickens; managed beautiful native forests dealing with climate change; and grown and expanded a strong human community of family and friends.  \n\n\n\nWith a background in urban landscaping and gardening\, our site offers not only tangible examples for small scale rural homesteading\, but also showcases techniques appropriate for urban and suburban backyards. \n\n\n\nSite tour from 4pm-5:30pm; Potluck from 5:30-7pm \n\n\n\n\nRegistrations are closed for this event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Whatcom PC Meet-Ups Here. Host one at your place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/pc-2qm/ LOCATION:Queen Mountain Homestead\, 660 Montgomery\, Bellingham\, wa\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:meet-up,tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PDC2022-6.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240329T143000 DTSTAMP:20240229T051306Z CREATED:20240228T204706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T051306Z UID:3178-1711702800-1711722600@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Free Pruning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 29th\, from 9-2:30pm\, for a unique opportunity to learn fruit tree pruning from Jane Campbell while contributing to Whatcom County food security.\n\n\n\nThe workshop will take place at the CTK Food Share and Farm orchard. This small\, privately owned orchard was donated to the CTK Food Share and Farm. All fruit produced on the trees goes to volunteers\, food banks and food pantries around Whatcom County.\n\n\n\nThe CTK Gleaning team is managing sign-ups here\n\n\n\n Timely pruning is essential for: reducing and controlling disease and pest pressure; sculpting strong branch structure; and\, increasing flower and fruit yields!\n\n\n\nJane is an experienced local landscaper and orchardist specializing in fruit tree training\, maintenance and restoration pruning.\n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to learn how to prune your own trees while helping restore this donated orchard. What to expect: We will spend ~1hr lightly reviewing pruning theory and vocabulary\, essential pruning tools and tool sharpening. Then we will dive into practicing techniques. This is our second year restoring this orchard.\n\n\n\nAll participants will be invited to return to the orchard in summer to learn summer thinning and pruning; and\, again in the fall to bring in the harvest.\n\n\n\nSign-up here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/free-pruning-workshop/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:guest speaker,workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2516-e1702927644765.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T140000 DTSTAMP:20240228T233027Z CREATED:20240226T215505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T233027Z UID:3160-1710068400-1710079200@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Grafting and Plant Propagation DESCRIPTION:Learn to create your own Fruit Nursery Stock. Fruit Tree Grafting and Plant Propagation from Cuttings. Sunday\, March 10th\, 2024\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPruning season is upon us! Remember to save scion wood for the Grafting Gathering! You can learn how to collect scion wood here. \n\n\n\nBring Apple\, Pear\, Plum varieties from your neighborhood. Share scion wood and graft to start new trees! We will demonstrate basic grafting techniques. Select scion wood and rootstock to graft a tree to take home! Plum and Apple rootstock will be available for a nominal fee. By sharing the scion varieties people bring from their area\, will allow us each to have a nice mix of varieties. Also demonstrated will be a variety of techniques we use to propagate hard wood cuttings to create your own nursery stock from winter pruning activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne year old Plants from Cuttings \n\n\n\nRemember to dress for the weather. This will be a mostly outside event with a tour of the nursery operation and cutting collection tour around the farm. You may want to bring your own snacks and creature comforts.\n\n\n\nRegister using the links below \n\n\n\n\nGrafting and Plant Propagation class\n\n\n\n$30.00 – $50.00Select options\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/grafting-and-plant-propagation/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0491.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T200000 DTSTAMP:20240222T204208Z CREATED:20240212T193228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T204208Z UID:3054-1709146800-1709150400@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:PDC Zoom Information Session DESCRIPTION:View Event \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an Information Packed Zoom Circle. \n\n\n\nA space to share an overview of what a PDC is and how we have organized one here in whatcom county. \n\n\n\nWe will answer your questions about what a Permaculture Design Certificate course is all about. \n\n\n\n\nWhy is the Whatcom Hands on PDC unique\n\n\n\nWhat you can hope to get out of it\n\n\n\nHow it can influence your life and career for the better\n\n\n\nHow it can help build a better relationship with yourself\, your food\, community and the environment.\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to sharing with you during this session.\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below and we will send you a Zoom link.\n\n\nRegistrations are closed for this event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/pdc-zoom-information-session/ LOCATION:Zoom\, online CATEGORIES:meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Pdc11x12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T150000 DTSTAMP:20240128T203124Z CREATED:20240128T190127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T203124Z UID:2539-1708776000-1708786800@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Salish Seed Swap DESCRIPTION:At the – Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship Downstairs\, 1207 Ellsworth St\, Bellingham\, WA 98225 \n\n\n\nOpen to the public -12 noon to 3pm \n\n\n\n$10 suggested donation\, at the door. No one turned away for lack of fundsEarly entrance (11:30 am) for members of the Salish Seed Guild and people bringing seeds to share. \n\n\n\nSeveral venders of local plant\, speciality seeds and plant related products will be Selling their unique offerings.\n\n\n\nPlease Bring your own Envelops to package bulk seeds being offered.\n\n\n\nBecome a Salish Seed Member\, Click here \n\n\n\n\nFree Presentations and Workshops\n\n\n\n\n1pm – Learn About the Salish Seed Guild & Preserving local seed heritage!\n\n\n\n2pm – Garden Strategies for the PNW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp us promote it\, Download the poster and Here is the link to the FB Event share away on social media!\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as a Vendor\, here are the details:\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in vending your garden related products to hundreds of people at the Annual Seed Swap\, we have a few spaces available first come first served. This will augment our free and barter related seed swap event. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe cost to have a booth space to sell at the seed swap is $30 paid in advance. To secure one of 6 vending tables make your payment using the donate button. You can also send a check using the information on the Donation Page. Let us a know that it is for vending at the 2023 Seed Swap event. If you would like to talk more about it you can call Brian at 360-319-2029 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 Salish Seed Swap Gathering\n\n\n\n\nThe Salish Seed Guild is a project of Sustainable Bellingham \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/salish-seed-swap/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/fullsizeoutput_e2a-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T180000 DTSTAMP:20240222T204908Z CREATED:20240201T163213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T204908Z UID:1435-1708704000-1708711200@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Permaculture Meet-Up at Inspiration Farm DESCRIPTION:A Free gathering time for People interested in Permaculture from Whatcom county to come together and discuss ideas. Tour Inspiration Farm in the WinterAgenda– Tour\, talk\, swap plants and seeds. Simulate and educate through demonstrations of water harvesting landscapes\, soil building\, animal integration\, growing techniques\, tours\, and workshops. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Whatcom PC Meet-Ups Here. Host one at your place. \n\n\n\nCome bring your idea to share! How can we Showcase permaculture?\n\n\n\nAfter the tour we invite you to stay for an informal discussion. How can we move Permaculture forward here in Whatcom county. How can we as a community form guilds of different skill sets\, aid in promoting permaculture related events and work within our community to install systems such as food forests\, lending libraries\, speakers forum and cooperative nurseries. \n\n\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to experience permaculture and meet its practitioners. Visitors can see these myriad initiatives\, ask questions and see for themselves a permaculture design system. Learn how theses systems have relevance to the challenges we face. By Creating communities that are resilient in the face of undesirable and unforeseeable impacts.Hope to see you there!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis months meet up will be hosted at Inspiration Farm\n\n\n\nJoin us at 617 E Laurel Rd. 4-6 PM\, tour\, talk\, share seeds and plants\n\n\n\n\n\nSome ideas of topics for this months gathering. \n\n\n\n\nWater\, \n\n\n\nSeed Saving \n\n\n\nPruning trees\n\n\n\nCommunity organizations. \n\n\n\nWhat is the plant of the month?\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations are closed for this event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/permaculture-meet-up-at-inspiration-farm/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:guest speaker,permaculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-PDC2022-5.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230423T170000 DTSTAMP:20230403T223221Z CREATED:20230403T183534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T223221Z UID:1899-1682157600-1682269200@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Practical Permaculture Intensive DESCRIPTION:A fun filled Practical Permaculture Immersion Weekend. We will illustrate practical ways to design an integrated thriving living system that that partners with nature. Designed to be self regulating\, diverse\, abundant and resilient. Whether you are on an urban lot or a farm homestead\, energy\, water\, soil building\, animal systems\, food production and preservation systems\, with diverse income streams. Join us if these are important to you. \n\n\n\nAn extended site tour of the established systems at Inspiration Farm will augment this experiential weekend. A detailed presentation over viewing Permaculture ethics\, principals and strategies will be covered on the first day. On the second day an in depth dive into systems relationships and design mapping process and strategies will be covered. \n\n\n\n\n\nClass format includes lectures\, discussions\, extensive tours of an established site and hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nPresentations and discussion in the AM\, site tour\, hands on projects with plant guilds\, soil creation\, Nursery establishment and other integrated systems in the PM. \n\n\n\nDiscounts for couples\, Pot luck lunch for both days. Camping is available. Limited to 15 Participants. Feel free to call if you have any questions. 360-319-2029 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGrow Abundance\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPut together a design\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMake it so\, let it GROW!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet others who share your passion!\n\n\n\nTo Pay BY Check: Please make it payable to Inspiration Farm and mail\, or drop it by 619 E Laurel Rd Bellingham Wa. 98226. This saves us from having to pay the transaction fee\, thank you!\n\n\n\n$200.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/practical-permaculture-intensive/ LOCATION:Inspiration Farm\, 617 E Laurel Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:permaculture,workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_3745.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T190000 DTSTAMP:20230321T174116Z CREATED:20230321T160614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T174116Z UID:1870-1680278400-1680289200@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:PC Meet-up\, March 2023 DESCRIPTION:A Free gathering time for People interested in Permaculture from Whatcom County to come together and discuss ideas. \n\n\n\nHere are some ideas for topics to discuss at this months gathering. \n\n\n\n\nWater\, \n\n\n\nSeed Saving \n\n\n\nPruning trees\n\n\n\nCommunity organizations. \n\n\n\nWhat is the plant of the month?\n\n\n\n\nThis months meet up will be hosted by… Julie and Julian \n\n\n\nWe invite the Whatcom Permaculture group to visit our home in the Birchwood neighborhood. We just moved onto this ⅓ acre property in July and are in the early stages of design and planning. In this gathering\, we would like to share our ideas and vision for how we want to transform the property\, but we are especially eager to get an outside perspective from others with more experience or those at a similar stage as we are. Ultimately\, we would like to convert what is mostly lawn into a food forest of mostly perennials (but also some annuals mixed in).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurrently\, our main focus has been clearing out (and repurposing) the objects and plants that we don’t want and making as many observations as we can (about light\, drainage\, soil\, wildlife\, indicator species\, etc). What has your process been for transforming a property from scratch? What has your process been for getting to know your property? What have you been keeping track of and how? How have you dealt with removing established invasive\, like ivy and blackberry? \n\n\n\nIn line with “getting to know your property\,” we both have expertise in animal biology (especially birds and insects)\, and could also hold a skill share in biodiversity monitoring if people are interested. Over the long term\, we are interested in monitoring how biodiversity (i.e. the number of different species and their abundance) changes over the years as we build out the property. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details:\n\n\n\nWhere: We’re located at 3116 Pinewood Ave. We have limited parking at our house\, but there’s abundant parking in the lot at Birchwood Elementary School\, just down the street. We’ll prepare something for folks to snack on and will have a share table set-up (for resources\, seeds\, snacks\, drinks\, etc.) \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, March 31st\, 2023 4-7 PM\n\n\n\nHope to see you there!\n\n\n\nJulie and Julian 408-316-3148\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t forget something for the sharing table: seeds\, plants\, books.\n\n\n\nJoin other folks interested in permaculture for an informal discussion. How can we move Permaculture forward here in Whatcom county. How can we as a community form guilds of different skill sets\, aid in promoting permaculture related events and work within our community to install permaculture systems such as food forests\, lending libraries\, speakers forums and cooperative nurseries. Come bring your idea to share! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/pc-meet-up-march-2023/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:meet-up,tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0828.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T180000 DTSTAMP:20230220T191949Z CREATED:20230220T015503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T191949Z UID:1749-1677254400-1677261600@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:February 2023 Permaculture Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:A Free gathering time for People interested in Permaculture from Whatcom County to come together and discuss ideas. \n\n\n\nHere are some ideas for topics to discuss at this months gathering. \n\n\n\n\nWater\, \n\n\n\nSeed Saving \n\n\n\nPruning trees\n\n\n\nCommunity organizations. \n\n\n\nWhat is the plant of the month?\n\n\n\n\nThis months meet up will be hosted by: \n\n\n\nNeighbors in the Birchwood neighborhood. Our backyards are narrow but deep\, and include small areas of forest\, mature fruit trees\, vegetable gardens\, and chickens. Both yards can have areas of standing water in the wet season that we’d like insight into how to best manage. We are excited to explore how to best utilize our space with providing natural habitat and growing food as our primary goals.There will be a share table for snack\, drinks\, and gardening resources. \n\n\n\ncontact: Jenna Deane 808-342-5661 Website \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details:\n\n\n\nFriday Feb. 24th Time 4-6 pm \n\n\n\nMeet in backyard of 3030 Alderwood Ave (come through to the backyard on the right of the garage)We will be touring both this backyard and Chad and Karen’s (3032 Alderwood) \n\n\n\nParking is limited and available in driveways of 3030 and 3032 Alderwood.  \n\n\n\n\nDon’t forget something for the sharing table: seeds\, plants\, books.\n\n\n\nJoin other folks interested in permaculture for an informal discussion. How can we move Permaculture forward here in Whatcom county. How can we as a community form guilds of different skill sets\, aid in promoting permaculture related events and work within our community to install permaculture systems such as food forests\, lending libraries\, speakers forums and cooperative nurseries. Come bring your idea to share! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/february-permaculture-meet-up/ LOCATION:Birchwood Neighborhood\, 3030 Alderwood Ave\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:meet-up,tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/663B5202-AF3A-456C-BEEA-6E4FDFDBC849.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220828T100000 DTSTAMP:20220925T214703Z CREATED:20220325T182638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T214703Z UID:1473-1661565600-1661680800@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Earthworks for a Water Resilient Landscape 2022 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique permaculture design earthworks experience! This workshop will give you firsthand insights into design considerations and principles based on clients objectives. We will explain stages of the design process\, from observation\, working with the client\, through to the final design and real live implementation on the property over the weekend.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop will cover reading the landscape for water retention and management. Diving into\, Mapping\, ponds\, swales\, reed-beds\, terraces\, key line design\, implementation cover cropping and guild planting. This will be a hands-on workshop/installation\, with earth moving equipment and lasers! \n\n\n\nOUTLINE: \n\n\n\nFirst part of Day one will be at Inspiration Farm. It will include introductions and an overview of the design considerations and the scope of the project. A site tour assessing information on\, water\, soils\, access\, structural positions\, slope\, orientation\, zoning and sectors. A site tour to see an established systemDay One part two\, we will demonstrate how to work with earthworks machine operators to achieve desired permaculture design goals.  Exercises in designing watersheds and a variety of strategies used.Day two we will fine tune aspects of the project and install cover crop and some of the food forest guilds. This workshop is intended to help you to become a more confident earthwork installer. You will get familiar with the equipment and strategies used to efficiently get the job done. WHAT YOU CAN LEARN: Site Observation Skills\, Site Assessment Process\, Design Evolution Process\, Earthworks Process\, Design and Work Methodology\, Site Restoration with Cover Crops and Guild Planting considerations.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n IMG_3953\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n IMG_3953\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n swale infiltration Paul\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n swale infiltration Paul\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n IMG_0243\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n IMG_0243\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n B&B rusk\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n B&B rusk\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n IMG_2923\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n IMG_2942\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n IMG_2942\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROJECT BRIEF: This workshop will implement a permaculture master plan by converting old pasture with invasive grasses into a diversified food forest. The project will encompass 5 acres. The long-term goal is to provide opportunities for the local community and visitors to reconnect with each other and nature while cultivating more harmonious and resilient relationships. \n\n\n\nLead Instruction by Brian Kerkvliet co-steward of Inspiration Farm and a 15 year Permaculture practitioner\, designer\, consultant. A Student of Geoff Lawton in design methodologies and earthworks for Permaculture projects. Brian has designed and installed numerous projects around the county. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHello\, & thanks for your interest in the 2022 “Designing a Water Retention Landscape” event.  My name is Hunter Wolf Lydon\, and I have been a student of Permaculture since 2013.  After taking 2 PDC courses\, a rainwater harvesting design workshop with Watershed Management Group in AZ\, and studying soil through the SoiI Food Web School\, I’ve realized the importance of soil and water.  I feel they are quite important for our survival\, which is why I want to host this class and help develop a site where all creatures can relax\, eat & enjoy themselves. I’ve been stewarding the site we’ll be working on for the past 2.5 years. Spending that time observing\, building soil\, and planting vegetation that need little attention.  It’s a 5 acre parcel that’s quite wet\, even standing water in some spots most of the year; however\, dry in areas\, for a portion of the summer.  The land is slightly sloped from both the East and West with a swale that splits the parcel in half.  Most of the soil is Whatcom Labounty clay\, with some silty loam as well.  It’s been a pasture for as long as the neighbors can recall\, with almost no trees or shrubs other than what I’ve planted.  It’s basically a blank canvas making it a great site to install earthworks that will direct and hold more water.  I had the privilege of attending last year’s earthworks course and it was fantastic.  Brian Kerkvliet most certainly knows how to teach this material and is\, in my opinion\, a master in the field.  This is a great opportunity to learn valuable land stewarding information as the environment around us gets increasingly challenging\, and water management becomes more important. Thanks & we hope to see you in August. Hunter \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: August Sat 27th 9pm through Sunday 28th 5pm \n\n\n\nWhere:  Facilitated on location at the client’s property\, mid county off Smith Rd. \n\n\n\nCamping available\, Lunches will be pot luck. \n\n\n\nCost: $325 |  Register before July 1st for the Early bird discount $275 \n\n\n\nJoin Us\, Space is limited\, Payment due upon registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Earthworks Workshop 2022 \n Early Bird\, till July 1st – 275 USDRegular Price – 325 USD\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nIf you would rather pay by check you can make it out to Inspiration farm and mail it to 617 E Laurel Rd. Bellingham wa. 98226 \n\n\n\n\n\nFor information on the course please contact Brian at Inspiration Farm or call 360-319-2029 \n\n\n\nFor information on camping\, food\, the project site please contact Hunter \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/terraforming-earthworks-for-a-water-retention-landscape-2022/ LOCATION:inspirationfarm\, 617 E LAUREL RD\, BELLINGHAM\, Washington\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:meet-up,permaculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/swale-infiltration-Paul.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T190000 DTSTAMP:20220816T173931Z CREATED:20220816T173928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T173931Z UID:1679-1661529600-1661540400@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:August Permaculture Meet up DESCRIPTION:Time 4-7 pmEmpyrean farm at 6338 Mt. Baker Hwy Deming WAPotluck dinner \n\n\n\n“Empyrean Farm is a 37 acre farm that Eliza Steele & Jeremy moved to last March.  They have started with getting annual crop rows established and planting a visual\, wind\, and sound tree buffer at the boundaries.  Other than that\, the property is primarily hay fields and pastures.  There is a 10 acre wetland with a creek at the east side of the property that the whole site gently slopes towards.  There is also a 5 acre wooded area at the North of the property as well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Eliza and Jeremy plan on developing the property to be a place where they and others can host workshops\, retreats and community events using permaculture\, natural building\, agroecological\, and regenerative practices. ”  \n\n\n\nJeremy and Eliza can provide print outs of the property if people would like to participate in a “design charette of the the property.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/august-permaculture-meet-up/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:meet-up,tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/elizas-place-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220710T190000 DTSTAMP:20220429T222418Z CREATED:20220418T224533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T222418Z UID:1533-1657353600-1657479600@www.whatcompermaculture.com SUMMARY:Social Relations and Practical Tools DESCRIPTION:Permaculture course weekends you can attend separately!\n\n\n\nWe will be offering certain modules of the course as a stand-alone workshops for people who are interested in specific topics but may not be able to commit to an entire course.  \n\n\n\n\nWeekend #4  July 9th and 10th $200\n\n\n\nThis Fourth weekend will focus on  Social Relations and Practical Tools. On Saturday we will explore awesome Community Projects happening within the scope of Permaculture Design.  We will also investigate social relationships between ourselves\, each other and our larger consumer culture as well as how to design in the Human Landscape. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, we will learn How to Use and Care for Tools.  Both hand tools and power tools are an essential part of any land-based work.  We will cover the basic tool kit\, trade-specific kits\, power tools\, safety and maintenance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare It!\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:http://www.whatcompermaculture.com/events/social-relations-and-practical-tools/ LOCATION:Queen Mountain Homestead\, 660 Montgomery\, Bellingham\, wa\, 98226\, United States CATEGORIES:guest speaker,permaculture,workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR