On Nov. 9, 2012, FarmWorks Investment Coop held a Gentle Dragons Den at The Blockhouse School. In this video, board member Heather Holm introduces The Blockhouse School Project to the audience. Learn more about Farmworks at FarmWorks.ca.
Continue reading →South Shore Social Ventures Cooperative Ltd held its Annual General Meeting on November 12, 2012 at The Blockhouse School. This is a brief summary of the meeting, not the official minutes. We had a delicious potluck supper before the meeting. … Continue reading →
The following information was presented and accepted at the AGM on Nov. 12, 2012: Our financial year-end is Dec. 31, so this is an interim statement for Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2012. REVENUE Memberships: $1,632.78 Permaculture Course: $6,302.96 Donations for … Continue reading →
Mexican style buffet Entertainment Dollar Auction Presentation on Mayan children and families of Chiapas Display and sale of small artifacts sold by Mayan street children Time: Saturday, November 17, 6 pm Location: Blockhouse School, 63 School Road, Blockhouse Cost: by … Continue reading →
The “Alternative Compliance within the National Building Code” workshop with Chris Magwood of the Endeavour Centre in Ontario, was a real eye-opener. There are now actually sections within the National Code that encourage conservation, including, reuse of materials, recycling salvaged … Continue reading →
2-5 pm. Here are some things we can focus on: Community Mandala Garden This large garden was started Sept. 16. We removed sod from the innermost ring path, placed it upside down on the middle bed, covered with cardboard, leaves … Continue reading →
Straw-bale builder, David Cameron and Keith Dietrich, a natural builder specializing in earth-plasters, will be on hand to instruct and facilitate. Some of the work we will be undertaking will be of an experimental R&D nature, drawing on years of … Continue reading →
FarmWorks Investment Coop Gentle Dragons’ Den At The Blockhouse School, November 9th, 12 – 4 pm. Everyone interested in eating local food, and supporting food production, is invited to attend. Tickets $5 – includes light lunch. Plus – Wonderful Local … Continue reading →
Work party: from 10 am Pot-luck dinner: 3 pm Music jam after [details below] IN CASE OF POURING RAIN we have indoor tasks to do, so the work party will go on. To celebrate the Thanksgiving harvest of food and … Continue reading →
William Kowalski wrote a lovely article about The Blockhouse School Project for Rural Delivery magazine, September 2012 edition. The link won’t take you to the article itself; it’s just here as proof! You’ll have to find a paper copy, or … Continue reading →
