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Work on the Wetland Trail – now with photos

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on October 31, 2014 by Heather HolmDecember 2, 2014
pic of 4 people on trail through bushes

The Wetland Trail is now well begun. Helping Nature Heal (Rosmarie Lohnes and a crew of 3) came yesterday and forged a trail through the fence and the humongous rosebush then across the tiny tinkling stream that comes from the cattail … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Progress on site, Wetland Trail | Tagged Helping Nature Heal, MODL, rail trail, Rosmarie Lohnes, wetland, wetland trail

Permaculture Talking Circle & Potluck Lunch

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on October 19, 2014 by Heather HolmNovember 16, 2014
swale

The Blockhouse School @ Noon, Saturday Nov. 15 This will be a circle of former PDC participants and others with Permaculture experience or interest, where we can share outcomes, ideas, and aspirations. Open to the interested/curious public as well. Come … Continue reading →

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Hawthorne Hedge

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on September 29, 2014 by Heather HolmSeptember 29, 2014

Jeanette Poirier has been planting a hedge along the edge of the Blockhouse School lands fronting School Road. It is half finished! We also have 1-year-old European Hawthorne trees for sale from our permaculture nursery. European Hawthorne (Crataegus oxyacanthoides) is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Permaculture, Progress on site | Tagged Crataegus oxyacanthoides, European Hawthorne

Assorted 2014 Photos

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on September 25, 2014 by Heather HolmDecember 2, 2014

An ongoing photo gallery of happenings at The Blockhouse School Project in 2014. If you have some to add, send them to the webmaster at email hidden; JavaScript is required.

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Scarecrow Ball October 4

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on September 16, 2014 by Heather HolmOctober 30, 2014

Tickets available online here! Join us for a fantastic night with music by Boxing Rock (Pat Watson and band)! Ticket Price: $20 per person/ $30 per couple There will be a cash bar and local vendors: Iron Works Distillery Lunenburg Winery … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Past events | Tagged Pat Watson, Scarecrow Ball, Scarecrow Festival

Photos from Spring Plant Circle and Herb Walk

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 5, 2014 by Heather HolmSeptember 25, 2014

Led by Clinical Herbalist Jeanette Poirier on June 6, 2014. Participants learned to identify cultivated, wild, invasive and volunteer (weeds) varieties of medicinal herbs pertinent to and available this time of year. They discussed the uses for each herb and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gallery 2014, Growing food | Tagged herbalism, herbs

Permaculture Work Parties Friday Afternoons

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on July 10, 2014 by Heather HolmMarch 15, 2016
buckwheat seedlings

Putting Gardens To Bed The Permaculture Way Join us Friday afternoons now til Dec 15 as we whack weeds, deepen lasagna beds, fill swales, heel-in new stock etc.

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Photos from our 2014 PDC

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on July 6, 2014 by Heather HolmSeptember 25, 2014

Here are a few photos of our 2014 PDC taught by Gregoire Lamoureux. If anyone else has photos to share, send them to the webmaster at

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Posted in Gallery 2014, PDC 2014 | Tagged Gregoire Lamoureux, PDC, Permaculture Design Course

Krystle Retieffe

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on June 25, 2014 by Heather HolmJune 25, 2014

Krystle is an artist who is very much involved in creating Mahone Bay’s scarecrows! See more of Krystle’s art here.

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Monika Wildemann

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on June 25, 2014 by Heather HolmJuly 6, 2014

Wee Giant Theatre performances and workshops are a unique blend of storytelling, clowning, dance, music, mask, colorful costumes and puppets, creating a magical world. Drawing on mythological and fairytale sources, shows and workshops offer an inventive sharing of ideas for … Continue reading →

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