New Orleans Sustainable Living and Permaculture

This meetup group was created so that supporters of permaculture and other methods of sustainable, organic farming could come together, exchange thoughts, and apply these principles to their lives and city. Permaculture is a fast-growing form of agriculture AND way of life. Its principles are deeply rooted in various scientific fields such as "Deep Ecology" and "The Gaia Hypothesis," among others. The processes of the Earth herself are the models for all of its applications. Instead of carving out a place for yourself in the ecosystem in which you reside, you are taught to find your place, minimize your consumption, and (like all other organisms of the Earth), contribute something back into the system. Quite literally, permaculture is the most intelligent way to eliminate waste, carbon footprints, and resource depletion.

This group will have workshops, discussions, debates, field work, field trips, and the occasional social mixer. All environmentalists, urban farmers, and like-minded people are welcome.

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Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
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Our Permaculture group member Casey has offered to teach a workshop on mushroom cultivation. We plan to order a large quantity of dowels inoculated with shiitake spores.... Learn more

Hosted by: Joseph Meissner (Organizer)
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First aid/CPR course
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Particularly now that hurricane season has started, it would be great to get a class from a qualified teacher on first aid and CPR. Any meetup members know qualified... Learn more

Hosted by: Joseph Meissner (Organizer)

Recent Meetups

December 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 3 Permaculture Advocates attended
Learn Permaculture from Patricia Allison!
A resident of the North Carolina intentional commuiity Earthhaven, Patricia Allison has been teaching classes in Permaculture since 1990, and in consensus... Learn more
December 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM, 3 Permaculture Advocates attended
Permaculture and Consensus Teacher in New Orleans
A resident of the North Carolina intentional commuiity Earthhaven, Patricia Allison has been teaching classes in Permaculture since 1990, and in consensus... Learn more
November 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM, 7 Permaculture Advocates attended
Harvest Potluck
They rated it 4.503 (3 ratings)

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What a generous and warm way to meet a new group of thoughtful, fecund people in this great city. Thanks!

—Stefin Pasternak

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It was chilly and drizzling outside, so we toured the garden, then moved inside for great food and conversation.

—Joseph Meissner
October 16, 2011 at 4:45 PM, 284 Permaculture Advocates attended
Flood streets at the New Orleans Film Festival
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

New Orleans premiere of a grassroots NOLA indie feature film featuring Harry Shearer, who will be on hand for the Q&A following the screening. This movie is one reason... Learn more
July 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 10 Permaculture Advocates attended
Potluck BBQ
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

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Enjoyed good food and conversation.

—Joseph Meissner

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Had a great time. Ate well, learned much. Cant wait for this group's next meetup

—thomas

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daniel b. huffman joined
Yesterday at 11:39 AM

"Im Daniel B. Huffman, I have a degree in Landscape Architecture from L.S.U. and I love sustainable outdoor design, rain gardens ect. etc."
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keely williams joined
January 31 at 12:05 PM

"Working in Architecture/Real Estate Development in New Orleans."
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Linda Morgan commented on Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
January 28 at 5:34 PM

"I think I'll just go buy some at Rouses. LOL less work no logs"

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Joseph Meissner commented on Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
January 28 at 3:07 PM

"Hi Shane, all the pertinent info on the logs can be read here: http://nolashaolin.com/shiitakecult.pdf I already purchased the plugs that are inoculated with the shiitake spores. I think that was the $44.96 in the description above."

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Shane Norris commented on Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
January 28 at 2:13 PM

"Joesph, what should be the diameter of the logs? What is the $44.95 charge for?"

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Shane Norris RSVPed Yes for Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
January 28 at 2:09 PM

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Mushroom Cultivation Workshop

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Shane Norris joined
January 28 at 11:51 AM

"I have been practicing permaculture most of my life. I grow my own herbs and produce medicines in the form of tinctures, salves, lotions, etc. I look forward to trading ideas, methods, and plants with like minded persons."
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Paul Redmond joined
January 27 at 6:47 AM

"Just starting in permaculture and food forest projects on 1.5 acer lot in perkinston ms."
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Jessica LaFon Allen joined
January 25 at 11:11 AM

"Hello All! My name is Jessica, I am new to New Orleans. I am also unfamiliar with organic farming around here. A friend just put me onto the 'premaculture' living, and I want to learn more."
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shanna joined
January 24 at 5:28 PM

"I am an Aromatic Chef and currently back in school studying Nutrition. I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast."

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New Orleans, LA 70117

Founded Mar 14, 2009

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