Permaculture Gathering In Edgewood
by John Weckerle
On October 3, 2009, beginning at noon, Dr. Christian Meuli will host the free annual permaculture gathering in Edgewood. Permaculture, the art and science of creating human environments based on an understanding of ecological relationships, uses a systems approach to create environmentally sustainable settings that provide a positive experience for those who live in them – human and otherwise. The effective use of resources – for example, soil, water, sunlight, and organic matter – are key elements of permaculture, as is the effective incorporation of topography. Dr. Meuli, known locally as the chairman of Edgewood’s Parks and Recreation Committee, is one of the area’s foremost experts on and advocates for permaculture, and has used permaculture principles to create a sustainable and rewarding environment at his home.
The program will include a site tour, potluck, and presentations. Tom Smylie, a raptor expert who has worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Peregrine Fund and also conducts free-flight falcon shows and raptor courses at Wildlife West Nature Park, will discuss Birds In Our Lives. Water artist and Keepers of the Waters Director Betsy Damon will give a presentation on “Living Water.” For more information, see the event flier or contact Dr. Meuli at (505) 281-4871.
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I’ve got the event marked on my calendar and barring totally memory meltdown (e.g. forgetting to look at calendar), I’ll blog the event in more detail closer to the date. I’m not the only short-memory around here. Mountainair resident Billy Wyman, who is retrofitting an older house, attended last year and plans to again this year.