Weekly roundup
Hey permaculturalists! Here’s what’s happening in February and March.
We will celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Horse with our Multicultural Potluck on February 15th, CRFG Scion Exchange on February 28th, Herbal Harvest on March 8th, and a new series called Back to Basics taking place in Los Osos. The first one “Back to the Basics FOOD” on March 21st is from 2pm to 4pm. The location is Celia’s Garden Cafe. (now called Osos Garden Cafe) Food, Art, and Music festivities to follow at 4pm to 9pm.
It is also Black History Month in February and Women’s Month in March. Please reach out to support the SLO Diversity Coalition for more events.
Plus you are invited to come any Sunday 9am to 12noon to visit and enjoy our multicultural permaculture farm, Our Global Family Farm in SLO.
Upcoming events
Four Seasons Vegetable Growing Series
This series supports individuals and families who want to deepen their connection to food, climate resilience, and community-based learning. Space is limited for each workshop. Register early and commit to growing food sustainably through every season.
Each workshop is only $10. You can take one, two, three or all four of the series. Please register online at the link below. The workshops are at 1pm to 2:30pm at Our Global Family Farm. (NOTE: QR code does not indicate which date you are signing up for so best to email me at [email protected] to confirm which date you signed up for. - Teresa Tree Lees)
The next workshop will focus on tomatoes and other summer crops.
Sunday, May 3rd - Summer Veggies
1:00 PM · 2:30 PM - Our Global Family Farm
Register online on our website https://permacultureslocounty.com/four-seasons-vegetable-workshops
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Spotlight on Reconciliation - Indigenous Place Names & Land Back
On of the Ways to Reconcile with Indigenous People - Dos Pueblos Ranch, named after two Chumash villages Mikiw & Cuyamu.
It is often referred to as the place "where California was born."
Each week in 2026 we spotlight one way to walk on the path of healing with Indigenous People. This week we focus on Researching Indigenous Place Names & Land Back Movement.
The Northern Chumash Tribal Council is currently in escrow to acquire Dos Pueblos Ranch and Institute.
This land is sacred to the Chumash people, who have lived along this coast for thousands of years. Preserving and sustaining Dos Pueblos Ranch under tribal stewardship is a once-in-a-multi-generation opportunity to restore our relationship with the land, honor our ancestors, and carry forward a powerful legacy of environmental education, cultural revitalization, and conservation.
Situated on the Gaviota Coast just north of Santa Barbara, Dos Pueblos holds significant cultural, historical and environmental importance in California. Initially inhabited by the Indigenous Chumash, it is often referred to as the place "where California was born." The name Dos Pueblos refers to the two Chumash villages, Mikiw & Cuyamu, situated on either side of what is now Dos Pueblos Creek. It also marks the southern boundary of the new Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
Want to help? You can donate to the cause of Returning Sacred Coastal Land to Tribal Stewardship for Cultural, Educational & Environmental Renewal.
Multicultural Potluck on February 15th at 1pm
Chinese New Year - come celebrate the Year of the Horse February 15th
(If it is raining we will meet at the Sichuan Kitchen located at 2078 Parker St. in San Luis Obispo. Please visit and eat at Sichaun Kitchen.)
The Horse is commonly associated with:
Freedom & Independence: Horses thrive when they can move fast and follow their own path. This year favors self-expression and personal ambition.
Energy & Action: Expect a faster pace. The Horse doesn’t sit still for long, making this a great year to take initiative.
Confidence & Charisma: Horse years often spotlight leadership, social connections, and being seen or heard.Run before 8 AM or after 6 PM to avoid peak heat
For more about the Year of the Horse go the link below….
Events in 2026 hosted by the SLO Permaculture Guild
Back to Basics Permaculture Workshops and Herbal Gathering
Check out what else is planned for this year! Each event is only $10.
Herbal Harvest Day workshops four times a year on Sundays at Our Global Family Farm located at City Farm SLO. (9am to 12noon)
Back to Basics Permaculture Workshops four times a year on Saturdays at Celia’s Garden Cafe in Los Osos. (2pm to 4pm) Then at 4pm - 9pm will be community gatherings of Food, Art and Music. (Soon to be called Osos Garden Cafe.) More to come! (Note June 20th is the correct date for June.)
Get involved
CA Rare Fruit Growers Scion Exchange Saturday, February 28th at Cal Poly
Annual Scion Exchange... With Grafting Demonstrations!
This is our Chapter's biggest single event, free to members of our chapter and the public. It is held on the forth Saturday of February and takes place at the Crops Unit, a large building on the Cal Poly campus.
At the scion exchange you will find rows of tables laden with bags of scion wood from a wide variety of trees. Attendees are invited to select and take home scions to graft to their own fruit trees, and to bring scions to share.
You will also find demonstrations by experienced grafters who will demonstrate various grafting techniques. These volunteers are members of CRFG and will do their best to answer all your grafting questions!
We also sell rootstock, grafting tape, budding tape, grafting "goop," grafting knives, and pheromone loops for control of the Codling moth.
That’s it for this week.
Keep showing up, keep cheering each other on — and as always, remember We Are All Part of One Global Family!
The SLO Permaculture Guild Team
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