Weekly roundup
Hey Permies! Here’s what’s happening in March 2026
We’ve got exciting events coming up in March. Take a look below for more:
March 8 is the first Herbal Harvest Gathering
March 8th is also the EcoHero celebration in Santa Barbara
March 18 is the Middle Eastern Potluck for Eid al Fitr
March 21 is the first Back to Basics Community Gathering
Upcoming events
Herbal Harvest Sunday March 8th
We’ve got exciting news that our Herbal Harvest will be led by expert herbalist, Angela Sarah North. We are so delighted Angela North, founder of Wild Beauty Ayurveda, and knowledgeable Herbalist, will speak about the wonders of calendula!
You can find more info about Angela on her website
https://www.wildbeautyayurveda.com/
This is a great opportunity to harvest fresh medicinal and culinary herbs- calendula, lemon balm, spearmint, choclate mint, comfrey, bay, fennel, borage, society garlic, clinatro and more!
Register online at https://www.permacultureslocounty.com/herbal-harvest-days
March 8 - Herbal Harvest Gathering (cost is only $10/person)
9:00am - 12noon · Our Global Family Farm
March 8 - Santa Barbara Permaculture Network celebrates its 6th Annual Eco Hero Award, a community event that honors those making significant and positive change in the world for more than 30 years.
Honoring Two Transformative Advocates for Beaver, Salmon & Watersheds — Brock Dolman & Kate Lundquist. They are transformative advocates for beaver, salmon & the watersheds they inhabit. They will share past & present accomplishments & stories of their work over the decades.
6:30-9pm TICKETS $14, $24, (Friends of Eco Hero $100)
Kids & Students FreeLocation: Loberto Theatre
33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tickets on Sale Now: Lobero Ticket Office
Food, fun & conversation follows with Reception in the Lobero Courtyard with our traditional Empanada buffet!
Ways to Reconcile from the book “52 Ways to Reconcile, How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples” by David A. Robertson
Read a Memoir of a Native American
"The School Days of an Indian Girl" by Zitkala-Sa, a Native American writer who recounts her childhood memories of being sent to a boarding school.
“…When reading a memoir we find that even tough we may be from different backgrounds, we share a lot as human beings, and finding those connections is not only healing, but, within the context of reconciliation, are an important step on the journey…. We need those intimate connections to feel accountable to one another, to understand powerfully and meaningfully that we are walking together.” (pg. 38)
Want to listen to “School Days of an Indian Girl?” Here is a link to a read aloud version of the book.
Multicultural Potluck
Middle Eastern Potluck March 15th at Our Global Family Farm
Multicultural Potlucks are held monthly on the farm. Join us on the third Sunday at 1pm. These connect us to our family roots & cultural heritages from around the world. Gather in celebration at our Multicultural Potlucks, where every meal is a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity that defines our community. These potlucks are more than just food events—they're dynamic spaces for cultural exchanges, where you can share stories, food, comradrie.
More than one billion Muslims across the globe will soon celebrate a holiday called Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr, means the “Holiday of Breaking the Fast.” It is one of the major holidays of the Islamic faith. This holiday spans over three day with the first day marking the end of the month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and intimacy with their spouses from sunrise to sunset. In the evening, they gather in the mosque to perform a special congregational prayer called Tarāwīḥ.
RSVP here below
You won’t want to missed these gatherings….
Back to Basics with Permaculture
Community Gatherings at Osos Garden Cafe in Los Osos
Check out this series of workshops on creating a regenerative system that we want to create for our collective futures! These workshops will be held at the community space known as Osos Garden Cafe (previously called Celia’s Garden Cafe).
The workshops will introduce permaculture concepts and designs for food, water, shelter, and energy ….. all basic to our survival…..but re-envisioned with a regenerative systems approach to respecting our natural resources while providing for our ecosystem, economy and equity.
The dates align with the two equinoxes (March 21st and September 19th) and the two solstices (June 20th and December 19th)
Workshops are 2pm to 4pm and are $10/person. Then at 4pm - 9pm stick around for Food, Music and Art celebrations at Osos Garden Cafe!
Register at the link below….
Get involved
We farm together every Sunday!
Want to volunteer, co-organize, or farm with us? Join us in shaping a greener tomorrow. Reach out today to embark on a transformative ecological adventure with us. Contact us below.
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 Team
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