Agroforestry Project

Posted on January 15, 2022 by admin

Bannock in Bloom

A series of articles about the agroforestry project Bannock in Bloom based in the Slocan Valley near Silverton, BC.

The ‘Bannock In Bloom’ project was developed through a partnership between Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corps (YCC) program, Kalesnikoff, and the Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative (SIFCo).

Bannock Point begins to bloom on Wildsight’s website November 23, 2021:

https://wildsight.ca/2021/11/23/bannock-point-begins-to-bloom/

West Kootenay project blends agriculture and forestry in Nelson Star November 17, 2021:

https://www.nelsonstar.com/news/west-kootenay-project-blends-agriculture-and-forestry

Agroforestry project attempts to slow threat of wildfire in Kootenay region in the Nelson Daily November 24, 2021:

http://thenelsondaily.com/news/agroforestry-project-attempts-slow-threat-wildfire-kootenay-region

Wildsight’s innovative youth project combats climate change in Toronto Star December 2, 2021:

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/12/02/wildsights-innovative-youth-project-combats-climate-change.html

Ecosystem Restoration

Posted on January 13, 2022 by admin

Riparian Restoration

The Slocan River Streamkeepers are working to protect and restore the aquatic and riparian ecosystems of the Slocan River in British Columbia. The Slocan River Streamkeepers work in the Slocan River valley, in the unceded territory of the Sinixt people.

For more infos: h ttps://slocanriverstreamkeepers.wordpress.com/

Thanks to Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative for producing this great video about our riparian restoration program.

Wetland Restoration

GT Wetland Restoration Project

for more infos:

https://slocanriverstreamkeepers.wordpress.com/gt-wetland-restoration-project/

Crooked Horn Farm Wetland Restoration Project

for more infos:
https://slocanriverstreamkeepers.wordpress.com/wetland-restoration/

Kootenay Permaculture Schedule for 2019

Posted on January 13, 2022 by admin

Healing Earth an Evening Presentation with John Todd in Nelson, BC Thursday May 30th, 2019 at 7pm

Venue: Shambhala Music & Performance Hall, Selkirk College
700 Tenth Street, Nelson, British Columbia

We are very fortunate that Dr John Todd has accepted to share his lifetime experience, knowledge and wisdom with us in the Kootenays.
John Todd is an ecological design pioneer and an innovative restoration ecologist who has worked in many parts of the world for the last 50 years.
His new book: ”Healing Earth: An Ecologist’s Journey of Innovation and Stewardship” was published in January 2019.
www.toddecological.com

www.oceanarksint.org/
This event is co-hosted by Kootenay Permaculture Institute and Slocan River Streamkeepers.

Permaculture Design Course in British Columbia, Canada in 2018

Posted on June 6, 2018 by admin

2018 Schedule

Pruning Worshop

March 10th in Castlegar, BC
Instructor: Gregoire Lamoureux Fee: $65 plus GST
Email:spiralfarm@yahoo.com

Kootenay Herb Conference

June 1-3, 2018 in Winlaw, BC
http://kootenayherbconference.com/

Permaculture Design Course

Dates: August 19 – September 1, 2018
Location: Winlaw, British Columbia, Canada
Description: This is the basic (72 hours minimum) permaculture design course. 13 days.
This intensive course combines theory with practical hands-on learning.
Topics includes: permaculture design techniques & principles, site analysis, soil fertility, organic gardening techniques, herbs & medicinal plants, fruit & nut trees, water uses, ecological buildings & more.
Instructor: Gregoire Lamoureux & guests
Cost: early registration: before July 15 is CAN$890. plus GST
After July 15 : CAN$990 plus GST
Contact: Gregoire Lamoureux
spiralfarm@yahoo.com
http://www.kootenaypermaculture.ca

PDC POSTER AUG 2018

Kootenay Permaculture Institute’s 23 year old Forest Garden

Posted on May 5, 2016 by admin

A short clip of the 23 year old Forest Garden at Spiral Farm in the Slocan Valley, BC home of Kootenay Permaculture Institute where the Permaculture Design Course has been presented since 2001.

Une Visite à la Ferme Spiral

Posted on May 5, 2016 by admin

A Visit to Spiral Farm

Une visite à la ferme Spiral dans la Vallée de la Slocan, ou réside l’Institut de Permaculture des Kootenays et ou vous pouvez observer un jardin forestier (forêt nourricière) de 20 ans.

A visit to Spiral Farm in The Slocan Valley, BC Canada home of Kootenay Permaculture Institute where you can see the 20 year old Forest Garden (food forest).
The Permaculture Design Course has been presented every year at the farm since 2001.