About us
As we face energy, climate and economic challenges, permaculture offers one of the best "tool kits" for moving in a positive and productive direction: resilient communities full of creative abundance. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, there is some part of permaculture that will make sense for your life and your relationship to the landscape where you live and work. Join us in exploring the possibilities!
We cover topics such as (but not limited to) edible landscapes, gardening, farming, regenerative practices, renewable energy, green building, local currency, rainwater harvesting, composting, mushrooms, local food, forest gardening, herbalism, "green" living, sustainable economic systems, conservation, community-building, relocalization, transition towns, and more!
Also make sure to sign up for the Hudson Valley Permaculture listserv (click here).
(Thanks to the Portland, Maine MeetUp Group (http://www.meetup.com/portlandpermacu...) for this text!)
Edited 10.11.20 by Claudia Joseph
Upcoming events
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Mending Economies: Circular systems, Reciprocity and Zero waste
ROSENDALE COMMUNITY CENTER, Rte 32, Rosendale, NY, USMending has been added to this event as a "stacking functions" application of the principle. Bring something to sew while we talk.
A fundamental permaculture principle of pooling our skills, materials and labor will be explored at the February meetup. The process is simple and surprisingly rich.
We will begin with the simple exercise of listing what we are offering and what we are seeking. Reciprocal economies benefit both parties. Within a group we can often trade favors in equitable ways that enrich our lives. Gift economies are also highly functional, relying on over-abundant resources being re-distributed.
Zero Waste will be a recurring theme in 2026. The current Circular Economy plan can be found at Sustainable Hudson Valley. A survey allows you to opt-in, defining your place and purpose in the network.
Ulster County is on-track to become one of the nation's waste reduction leaders. This serious issue affects us all economically, physically and socially. Ulster Country Resource Recovery Agency (UCCRA) is inviting comment and participation while the system is still being planned! I joined the Recycling Oversight Committee and I urge you to attend the Zero Waste meetings, held at the UCCRA offices, 999 Flatbush Road, Kingston, NY. Very informal, these are some great people working towards the worthy goal of shrinking our need for a landfill. The next Board meeting will be February 19th at the UCCRA offices. It will be live streamed on youtube. Check the UCCRA website for the link.
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