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The Blockhouse School Project

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We’re in! Now the work begins.

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on April 17, 2012 by Heather HolmApril 17, 2012

We got the keys today! Several of us spent some time at the school, letting it all sink in, looking at the building in more depth, identifying problems and how to address them, considering assets and how to maximize them … Continue reading →

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Permaculture Course? What is Permaculture?

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on March 22, 2012 by Heather HolmFebruary 13, 2013

“Permaculture is a theory of ecological design which seeks to develop sustainable human settlements and agricultural systems, by attempting to model them on natural ecosystems.” – Wikipedia It’s about working with nature rather than against it. About using less effort … Continue reading →

Posted in Courses, Growing food, Permaculture design | Tagged Graham Calder, PDC, permaculture, permaculture course, Permaculture design

Community, Education and Business in “Incredible Edible Todmorden”

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on March 8, 2012 by Heather HolmFebruary 13, 2013

The town of Todmorden in Yorkshire, UK, an inspiring local food initiative that aims to keep the three plates of Community, Education and Business spinning. Watch the video below and check out their website, Incredible Edible Todmorden. This project is … Continue reading →

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The Blue Economy

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on March 4, 2012 by Heather HolmFebruary 13, 2013
Book: The Blue Economy

Brilliant video, and very appropriate to our project! Inspired by the work of Gunter A. Pauli, author of The Blue Economy: 10 Years, 100 Innovations, 100 Million Jobs. Does it give you ideas? Leave your comments below.

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Permaculture design course starts May 12

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on January 14, 2012 by Heather HolmFebruary 13, 2013
Permaculture class

Earn your certification in permaculture design at The Blockhouse School Project and leave your mark on an exciting new project! 72 hour intensive course Course runs: May 12-27, 2012 Implementation (optional): May 28-June 2 The course, facilitated by Graham Calder, … Continue reading →

Posted in Courses, News, Permaculture design | Tagged Courses, Permaculture design

2012 in Review (video)

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on January 1, 2012 by Heather HolmFebruary 25, 2013

It’s a silent video; don’t look for sound.

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What he said…

"What permaculturists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet. We don't know what details of a truly sustainable future are going to be like, but we need options, we need people experimenting in all kinds of ways and permaculturists are one of the critical groups that are doing that."
            ~ David Suzuki

Latest Posts

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  • 3rd Annual Communi-Tea on July 12
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  • Photos from our CommuniTEA, July 12, 2015
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