Thursday 30 April 2015

2nd Annual Forest Garden Convergence - June 6, 2015

2nd Annual
Forest Gardening 
Convergence

Deep Roots of Regeneration 
 
June 6, 2015
The second annual Forest Garden Convergence will be held on June 6th, 2015. The theme this year is Deep Roots of Regeneration. Join us for panels, discussions, and networking. Meet and connect with forest garden practitioners, permaculture teachers, designers and students from Southwestern Ontario. Buy products related to forest gardening. Learn about local food and plant medicine and the ecological biodiversity of our region.

Family programming will take place throughout the Convergence, however, at least one parent or guardian is will need to remain with their children. It is free for children under 14 to attend, though we ask that you include their names in the Order Notes section at checkout for our planning purposes.
The Forest Garden Convergence brings people together to explore the skills, resources and results of those who are working to reform, recreate, and reimagine our food systems.  Some sessions may also focus on how we educate, how we work, and the communities we build.

Date/Time/Location:
Saturday June 6, 2015
9am – 6pm.
After 6pm – Evening Activities – Bonfire, etc.
at The Living Centre, 5871 Bells Rd, London, Ontario

Forest Garden Convergence 2015 Schedule

8:15 – 9:15 Registration
9:15 – 9:35 Introduction
9:35 – 9:40 Transition to next session
9:40 – 11:00 Panel A – The Deep Roots of Forest Gardening OR All-ages Activity A – Vermicomposting and Making Seed Bombs

11:00 -11:30 – BREAK -
11:30 – 12:30 Panel B – Regeneration through Forest Gardening OR All-ages Activity B – Building a Hugelkultur (a raised planting bed with wood inside)

12:30 – 1:45 – LUNCH – (Optional Forest Garden Tour from 1:15-1:45pm)
1:45 – 3:15 Visioning the Future of the Forest Garden Guild, Organized Networking Session OR All-Ages Outdoor Games
3:15 – 3:20 Transition to next session
3:20 – 4:30 Panel C – From Deep Roots to the Future of Forest Gardening OR All-ages Activity C – Natural Crafts and Songs

4:30 – 5:20 Open networking, and time to visit vendor tables
5:30 – 7:00 – DINNER -
7:00 onwards – Evening Activities, including open mic talent show and a drumming circle around the bonfire.
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For more information, or to register CLICK HERE.  Early Bird Registration ends May 1st.