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Permaculture Potluck and Discussion

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on November 16, 2014 by Heather HolmNovember 21, 2014

Our potluck and permaculture discussion on November 15 covered an interesting range of topics. We were pleased to welcome a group of woofers who have been working at Watershed Farm who shared their experiences. From the picture you can see that they’ve … Continue reading →

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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

New Board of Directors

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on April 26, 2014 by Heather HolmJune 25, 2014
SSSVC logo image

Our new board of directors met for the first time on April 23. We are very pleased to have an expanded team. Our new board members have a wealth of career and volunteer experience working with non-profits, for-profits, community development, … Continue reading →

Posted in Meetings and minutes, News | Tagged board of directors, David Cameron, David Young, Gail Tuttle, Heather Holm, Heather Squires, Jason Remai, Krystle Retieffe, Lloyd Klassen, Mykal Koloff

Project achievements in our first two years

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on March 29, 2014 by Heather HolmApril 3, 2014

In its first two years, on a shoestring budget, the Project has: Twice run the full 2-week Permaculture Design Course, with a third PDC happening in June-July this year; Become the venue for the Mahone Bay Area Farmers’ Market which … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014conversation, News, Progress on site | Tagged alternative energy, Artisan Showcase, commercial kitchen, Farmers' Market, open mics, PDC, permaculture, project, septic system

Environmental Stewardship Award from Waldorf School!

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on March 25, 2014 by Heather HolmMarch 15, 2016
South Shore Waldorf School and Kindergarten

Our neighbour, the South Shore Waldorf School, has chosen The Blockhouse School Project to receive an award of recognition for environmental stewardship! There will be an an awards ceremony at the Waldorf school on April 7, 2014 at 9 am. … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Past events | Tagged award, Majesta, South Shore Waldorf School, Trees Canada

Nice job on the gate posts

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on September 19, 2013 by Heather HolmSeptember 19, 2013

Nancy Sherwood has rustpainted the rusty gateposts and slapped some green paint on top. Looks much better! Thanks, Nancy.

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Posted in News, Progress on site | Tagged gate, gateposts

Work on Septic Field Starts Tomorrow

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 21, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 21, 2013

A big excavator sits poised to begin work on our new septic field tomorrow. The Department of the Environment has required that we have the new septic installed in order to continue to use the building. Since eventually we want … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Regulatory issues, Shelter, The building | Tagged graywater, greywater, septic bed, septic field

Public Hearing for Transfer of Property

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on May 15, 2013 by Heather HolmJuly 2, 2013

MODL (the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg), which owns the Blockhouse School property, is ready to move on transferring ownership to us (SSSVC) if we get community support and Council’s approval.

Public Hearing

Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 pm at Blockhouse Fire Hall (not the school) – 510 Hwy 325 (on the Mahone Bay side of the 4-way stop).

This is a very important hearing. Please come if you possibly can. Consider making a presentation, especially if you live within MODL.

From MODL’s website:

The Public Hearing is an opportunity for residents of the Municipality to make formal written or oral submissions to Council regarding the proposed property sale. Written submissions will be received by the Municipal Office until 4:30 PM, Monday, June 17, 2013.  Written submissions shall be addressed to Ms. April Whynot-Lohnes, Municipal Clerk, at 210 Aberdeen Road, Bridgewater NS, B4V 4G8 or e-mail: email hidden; JavaScript is required. Oral submissions will be received during the public hearing at the time and place stated above.

There is more information on MODL’s website (on the front page).

Here are some letters of support that we’ve received. If you’d like us to publish yours, send a copy to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

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Current Situation, Need to Seriously Fundraise!

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on February 14, 2013 by Heather HolmFebruary 23, 2013

The Department of the Environment requires us to have our designed and approved septic system installed. We got an extension for installation to August 30, 2013 (having previously thought from the approval letter that we had until 2015). We must … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraising, News, Regulatory issues

“Alternative Compliance within the National Building Code” Eye-opening workshop

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on October 7, 2012 by Heather HolmApril 3, 2014

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 →

Posted in Natural Building, News, Shelter | Tagged Chris Magwood, compliance, National Building Code, natural building

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