Permaculture Earthworks: Water Harvesting for Ontario Farms

water-harvesting earthworksSunday, November 15, 2015 ~ 9:30AM to 4:30PM

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Monday, December 7, 2015 ~ 9:30AM to 4:30PM

Workshop Fee: $100 (includes lunch and digital materials on workshop content)

Where: Circle Organic Farm Community Farm, Millbrook, ON

The workshop will cover theoretical material explaining the design process, water harvesting approaches applicable in Ontario, as well as common problems and cautions for earthworks in Ontario. There will be a design exercise for students, and a tour of the Circle Organics site and its earthworks project.

The Circle Organic site is installing an integral swale and dam system to assist in irrigation of their vegetable crops. This is the first stage in a broad vision for the site.

Instructor: Douglas Barnes of Permaculture Reflections

To register or for more info: Call 705•932•9888 or Email farm@circleorganic.ca

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