Upcoming festivals, land remediation, permaculture action, natural building & more!
Happy almost summer! If you're located in the New England area and you're reading this email right after we've sent it, you're probably feeling HOT. It sure is a cooker out there! 🌞 🕶 🌻
To offer an update, Permatours had a blast capturing interviews at Maine Fungi Fest. You can check out our video interviews and podcast interviews that have been published thus far, centered around the healing power of fungi, plants, & community. More interviews to be published soon! Stay tuned! 🍄🌱🧚♀️
Naturally, we've got events coming up to share with you. Here's a summary of what's in store, with more details below:
1) A Hempcrete Building Experience, followed by "It Takes A Village Festival"
June 7th-12th at Diggers Co-op in Acton, ME
2) A Virtual Listening Party in collaboration with Restor-a-thon to hear from those in East Palestine, Ohio affected by the train derailment that led to a toxic chemical spill (in an effort to collaborate with them around creating an action plan)
June 17th, Online (details to follow)
3) A Cob Oven, Rocket Stove, & Timber Frame Build at Sacred Nectar Sanctuary
June 16th -18th in Sandwich, NH
4) A Benefit Concert & Celebration in collaboration with The Waterfall Unity Alliance in support of Native American reclamation and land stewardship
July 28th-30th in West Fulton, NY
HEMPCRETE BUILDING EXPERIENCE, followed by
IT TAKES A VILLAGE FESTIVAL
at Diggers Co-op in Acton, ME June 7th-12th
We invite you to join us in less than 1-week to experience multi-faceted education centered around natural building, permaculture, healing, performance, & visual arts, local vendors, performances, a kids zone, & lots of other educational workshops & activities! Read more about the event here.
Get your tickets HERE before they go up in price!
A Listening Party To Hear From Those Affected By The Toxic Chemical Spill in East Palestine, Ohio
June 17th, Virtual
BACKGROUND: On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying 20 cars of varying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Dubbed "The American Chernobyl," this catastrophe is still causing widespread ecological damage in the Ohio River Valley, which is home to endangered species as well as a water source for 12 million people.
CALL TO ACTION: Join us to restore this vital watershed in East Palestine, Ohio. We're calling in the use of drones, automated electric tractors, and AI-guided remediation plans to deploy rapid solutions and celebrate our success.
Stay tuned for details on the time of the event and whether we'll also be gathering in person. Watch past episodes about the issue & our efforts to galvanize support and coordinate here.
A Cob Oven, Rocket Stove, & Timber Frame Build
at Sacred Nectar Sanctuary in Sandwich, NH, June 16th-18th
We love events at Sacred Nectar Sanctuary and we're excited to head back in support of this learn-by-doing build!
The kitchen will have a rain catchment system for dishes, two rocket stoves, and an extra large cob oven for making loaves of bread and pizza!
You'll get the opportunity to harvest clay from the fields as well as learn how to run and operate a saw mill! Email nick to secure your spot: nickthorndike32@gmail.com
A Benefit Concert & Celebration
at the Waterfall Unity Alliance July 29th-30th in West Fulton, NY
This event aims to celebrate the rich Native American culture, promote environmental stewardship, and showcase the diverse talents within the Mohawk community.
The extravaganza will include dance, music, and performances, as well as thought-provoking ceremonies that honor our shared connection to the land.
Immerse yourself in art installations highlighting the inspiring community projects and initiatives led by the Waterfall Unity Alliance!
Participate in various workshops in which you can engage in crafting, cooking, and music sessions - deepening your understanding of Native American traditions and fostering a sense of unity.
Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring Mohawk creators who share the Waterfall Unity Alliance's vision of sustainable practices and cultural preservation.
We invite you and others who support Native American reclamation and land stewardship to join us at this remarkable gathering.
Mark your calendars and prepare to embark on a journey of cultural discovery and environmental advocacy! Learn more here. (See event flyer at the top of the email).
INTERESTED IN COLLABORATING WITH PERMATOURS?
Permatours is a decentralized humanitarian organization and a 501c3 non-profit with lots of opportunities for aligned individuals and groups to take on leadership roles!
Let us know if you'd like to get involved as a team member here, to support in any of the following areas: program design / event production, marketing, graphic design, grant writing, energy exchange / financial accounting, sponsor outreach, business development, project management, volunteer management, & more!
OR share with us if you'd like help producing a permaculture or natural building-focused experience here.
You can also follow what's unfolding and get plugged in via our:
Lastly, you can learn about the ecosystems and communities in our network that are offering work trade opportunities, residencies, and / or other ways to share your gifts and collaborate here.
Many hands really DO make light work :). What a gift it is to be co-creating with you!
With love & gratitude for your participation and support,
