Well maybe not quite…but our No-Winter-Heat experiment at The Blockhouse School has revealed something truly amazing – our 50+ year old unheated building’s interior does not go down to freezing temperatures even in a normally cold Maritime Canada winter! In … Continue reading →
UPDATE April 2013: We won’t be holding this workshop this year, but may bring the presenter, Bonita Ford, to Nova Scotia in the future. Your responses to the survey may still be useful, so you’re welcome to do the survey … Continue reading →
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 →
by David Cameron There was an article in the Chronicle Herald a few days ago referencing the redundant book/journal situation in NS universities. The universities have decided to have one facility in the province for storage and dump the rest. … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The round vegetable garden behind the school was started during the implementation week following the PDC course in May 2012. Sod was dug up from the paths and placed on the future beds. The central circular path was leveled and … Continue reading →
