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Would anyone be interested in collaborating on a "kids cultivation" project?
Teaching kids about plants, seeds and taking field trips to gardens?
Just curious about thoughts and possible gatherings.
It doesn't have to be here in New York, anyone can do it, anywhere and perhaps it can be a great way to connect community, especially this one.
Any thoughts?
Or does anyone give a sh*t?
Teaching kids about plants, seeds and taking field trips to gardens?
Just curious about thoughts and possible gatherings.
It doesn't have to be here in New York, anyone can do it, anywhere and perhaps it can be a great way to connect community, especially this one.
Any thoughts?
Or does anyone give a sh*t?
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Re: Permaculture for Kids
Fri, July 31, 2009 - 10:56 AMWe will be doping here in South Los Angeles. Do you have any suggestions for on the spot edu/participatory/art projects like what you would offer at a street fair/perma event? -
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Re: Permaculture for Kids
Fri, July 31, 2009 - 11:00 AMlol we will be doing, not doping! -
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Re: Permaculture for Kids
Fri, July 31, 2009 - 12:36 PMSeed Balls are a great idea! You could do a community event with a table and show folks how to make next spring's natural vegetable garden using seed balls.
How does that sound?
Doping is cool...don't give up on that! ;) -
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Re: Permaculture for Kids
Fri, July 31, 2009 - 5:36 PMPlease tell me more about these seed balls! That sounds great! -
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Re: Permaculture for Kids
Fri, July 31, 2009 - 7:06 PMSeed Balls is a technique invented in Japan in order to reinstate natural balance in lands that had undergone a process of desertification as a result of the earth’s erosion, deep plowing and usage of chemicals. The balls are made of clay, concentrated compost called humus and a variety of local seeds scattered from the air on the area that is being rehabilitated. The first rain makes the clay open up, and the seeds feed on the Homus. In the workshop we explain about desertification processes on the planet, and make balls to take home, with vegetable, herb and flower seeds. -
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Re: Permaculture for Kids
Sat, August 1, 2009 - 6:17 AMThanks! That's perfect for us!
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Re: Permaculture for Kids
Fri, July 31, 2009 - 3:47 PMI think that would be way cool! what does one need to do to get started?
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Re: Permaculture for Kids
Fri, July 31, 2009 - 6:03 PMInstead of taking the kids to the gardens, why not take the gardens to the kids?
Last week I posted a thread here about a public school garden project that I am involved with in my community, here's a recap in case it got overlooked. The school garden is just over 80' by 80' feet filled with raised beds, companion plantings, mulchings, a strawbale storage shed, a neighboring school orchard, compost tumblers, etc... All of the produce goes towards school meals and snacks, and right now the garden is just rocking with growth! The garden is a collaboration of elementary and middle school students, AmeriCorps volunteers, the public school's administration, local jail inmates doing community service, and community members like me. Permaculture in action without being formally tagged with the term permaculture. Check it out here: washburnschoolgarden.wordpress.com/
