Browse Past Workshops, Tours, and Gatherings
Looking for a sense of what we do? This archive captures workshops, site tours, and community events we've hosted. Many of these return each year. Browse to see what's possible.
Learn native plant selection and cultivation from the Edmonton Native Plant Society, an organization that's been rescuing and propagating regional species since 1998. Practical guidance for Edmonton gardens, plus Q&A, seed sales, and community discussion.
An introduction to permaculture principles, regenerative design, and practical applications for Alberta landscapes. Kenton Zerbin shares foundational concepts for creating food-producing, self-sustaining ecosystems.
Fun for the whole family. Spend a day in the Orchard with other people. We will be pressing fresh juice from our cider press and so much more.
Join Us for Green Drinks June Event at The Bent Stick Brewery Connect, inspire, and grow with fellow green enthusiasts at our much-anticipated Green Drinks event, now hosted at the vibrant Bent Stick Brewery. Whether you're a seasoned permaculturist, an avid gardener, or simply passionate about sustainable living, this informal networking event is the perfect…
With self-isolation and physical distancing measures in place and no gardening outside… yet. Let’s be honest we are watching more TV than normal. I have started scouring the internet and free resources like Edmonton Public Library to find a wide variety of permaculture-based FREE movies to keep you inspired for the spring. While I haven’t…
With the cancellations of the local Seedy Sunday / Saturday events, online seed swaps have popped up on Facebook. Check out these groups to buy or swap seeds: The Great Alberta Seed Exchange Seedy sunday (online) seed swap !! Seed/Plant Swap Group – Alberta Gardening Let us know if you have any other…
In this class, we plant seeds, transplant seedlings and learn about protecting young plants in a spring garden. The class is mostly discussion, demo and hands-on activities, outdoors if weather permits. Registration June 9 – Follow up class
Come celebrate the 5th annual Edmonton Resilience Festival with us at the Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton on Saturday April 27th! Participate in an eclectic combination of workshops and conversations to build a more resilient, joyful life. Make connections, build your skill set, and feed your soul! The full schedule is now available at https://www.edmontonresiliencefestival.com/schedule – get…
Learn to make a plan and optimize growing conditions for Edmonton veggies that are easy to grow, harvest and store. The class includes a presentation of ideas and tips, discussion and hands-on activities (weather dependent). Topics : garden beds and soil, creating a visual plan and plant list, when to plant, planting methods. Registration
Join the Edmonton permaculture community to share physical and social needs and yields of individuals and organizations. Gather all Edmonton Permaculturalists! We invite you to Ritchie Hall on April 7th come share your interest in all things permaculture over food and community forum. New to permaculture? Come learn what it’s all about from some of…
Come visit with us at our table! Edmonton Seedy Sunday is a seed exchange and sale. We acknowledge that the land on which we will gather is Indigenous territory and has been stewarded by the Cree, Blackfoot, Anishinaabe, Nakota Sioux, and Dene Peoples since time immemorial. Today, all residents of Treaty 6 territory have rights…
Come visit with us at Seedy Saturday in Sherwood Park! Join us for a day of learning about everything related to gardening, purchase seeds for the up coming season, sit in on free information talks, and participate in the seed, book, pot and plant swaps. Swap table acceptable items. seeds, plants, garden books, garden magazines,…
Purchase tickets in advance for $10 https://bit.ly/2TWBhNV The Local Good began the Edmonton Resilience Festival in 2015. Now hosted by the Edmonton Permaculture Guild, the festival has become a highly anticipated event and has brought together innumerable movers and shakers in this city. On March 6th, these two organizations are teaming up to celebrate the…
Join the Edmonton Permaculture Guild for our first ever Permie Potluck and Book Club! We have chosen Ishmael by David Quinn as our first book.
Join the Edmonton Permaculture Guild for an introduction to permaculture workshop led by Melissa Wilk and Marsha Shack of Win EcoSciences. Learn about permaculture principles, functional interconnectivity, basic design techniques, and ideas for your property! Details: November 22 7-8:30PM MacEwan University – Room 7-142 To RSVP, click here.
Join the Edmonton Permaculture Guild for an evening of community connections. At our Permaculture Pub Nights, we hear from business owners and community builders that walk the talk and bring local food to the plates of people.
Join us to celebrate the cooperation and efforts of Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton (OFRE) and the Edmonton Permaculture Guild (EPG)! We will have an opportunity to share our strengths and learn from one another.
Join us April 28, 2018 for a 1-day Festival & Community Experience focused on sharing skills & ideas to build a more resilient, joyful future. Edmonton Resilience Festival is a community gathering for the curious at heart. Come participate and explore your quest to create a sustainable, creative, and promising future. Workshop tickets and full…
Come and visit the Edmonton Permaculture Guild at Seedy Sunday What day is Edmonton Seedy Sunday this year? March 18th, 2018 from 11 am to 4 pm. Where is Edmonton Seedy Sunday held? Located at: Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre – 11113 113 St NW, Edmonton, AB . Free parking at the north end…