My Eco-Neighborhood
with Robyn Francis, Thursday Aug 13: 7 – 9 pm: $15
at Inspiration Farm, 619 E. Laurel Rd (north of Bellingham off of Meridian).
co-sponsored by
Transition Whatcom, Transition Laurel, and
Sustainable Bellingham.
Robyn Francis presents an inspiring case study of her village of Nimbin in Northern NSW Australia as an example of
Permaculture working at a community level. The
local bioregion boasts over 40 intentional communities and the village has been at the cutting edge of social experimentation and environmental innovation for over 30 years. Learn how she has worked with her community as a
Permaculture consultant for eco-developments and local government, influencing state planning laws, facilitating participatory design, and establishing a
Permaculture training centre and bioregional campus.
Registration and more information: www.inspirationfarm.com or call 360 398- 7061.
Award-winning international
permaculture pioneer, designer, educator, presenter and innovator, Erda Institute’s principal tutor draws on over 25 years of permaculture work throughout Australia and overseas. Robyn was founding director Permaculture International Ltd (PIL) in 1987, editor of the Permaculture International Journal, designer and creator of Djanbung Gardens, Australia’s leading permaculture centre, and was member of the National Reference Group which developed the Accredited Permaculture Training™ (APT) for Permaulture International.
