The adoption of Permaculture and an ecologically based world view has never been more urgently needed. While many world government leaders behave like children, loss of biodiversity, extinction, deforestation, and the disruption of the water and climate cycles marches on at an increasing pace.

By watching the news you'd think that this is the only story. But here in this newsletter, we are telling a different story. This is the story of hope where we highlight the potential of people to make vast positive changes using permaculture and ecological thinking.

What I witnessed and filmed in India with the Paani Foundation is awe inspiring, and our top story this newsletter is the first video released from that epic ongoing project.

So take heart, get inspired, and be the change you want to see in the world!

~ Andrew Millison

PREVIOUS EDITIONS:

SOLVING THE WATER CRISIS IN 45 DAYS
WITH THE PAANI FOUNDATION

Continuing our India journey, we filmed the epic work of the Paani Foundation’s Water Cup Competition.

We toured the village of Garavadi, in Maharashtra, who competed in the 2019 competition to install the most amount of water harvesting structures in a 45 day period.

Guided by Paani Foundation’s chief advisor, Dr. Avinash Pol, we visit the work and see the effects of a watershed-scale groundwater restoration project that has dramatically improved the lives, economy, ecology and stability of this village, all in 45 days!

View the 9-minute video and see how they did it!

THIS ISSUE FEATURES:

PERMACULTURE FOOD FORESTS

Oregon State's Permaculture Program is proud to announce the release of our next online course: Permaculture Food Forests 101. Our instructor, Marisha Auerbach has been hard at work for over a year now organizing and creating a course that shares her vast knowledge of food forestry, and we are releasing the content beginning at the end of March. So please have a look at a video we filmed at one of OSU's high profile food forests, as well as our promotional video.

How to Design a
Public Food Forest

Permaculture Food
Forests 101

Essential Permaculture Playlist with 50+ Videos

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EARTH REPAIR RADIO

Earth Repair Radio tells stories of land regeneration and the people who are striving to create a better life for all. Through the lens of Permaculture, we promote a future where humanity lives in harmony with Earth's natural systems.

EARTH REPAIR RADIO

Episode 003 - Tao Orion

In this episode titled "New Ecosystems in a Hotter World," we talk with Tao Orion about creating a new paradigm of land management for novel ecosystems in a changing climate. Listen now.

EARTH REPAIR RADIO

Episode 012 - Tom Ward

In this episode titled "The Truth About Wildfire," we talk with Tom Ward, also known as Hazel, about wildfire and we explore good fire from bad as well as how we got to this point. Listen now.

UPCOMING:

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After ten weeks, you will complete a finished design with:

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Low student / teacher ratio to ensure individualized attention for you.

Also, since the program is entirely online, you can access our expert-led courses from the comfort of your own home around your own schedule.

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SOLVING THE WATER CRISIS IN 45 DAYSWITH THE PAANI FOUNDATION