Weekly roundup
Hey permaculturalists! Here’s what’s happening this week
We’ve got a Four Seasons Vegetable Growing Workshop on February 1st, Chinese New Year of the Horse Multicultural Potluck on February 15th and other events this year. And please come any Sunday 9am to 12noon to visit our 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)
Sunday, February 1st - Spring Veggies
1:00 PM · 2:30 PM - Our Global Family Farm
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
Spotlight on Reconciliation
52 Ways to Reconcile with Indigenous People
Each week in 2026 we spotlight one way to walk on the path of healing with Indigenous People. This week we focus on the difference between Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation.
“The distinction is relatively straightforward: it’s an act of appropriation when someone uses an aspect of a culture that is not their own without understanding or respecting it. Appreciation on the other hand, builds relationships across different cultures and involves asking permission and giving credit and fair compensation.”
Want to get the book from Better World Books?
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
We’re planning to support Northern Chumash Tribal Council’s TEK-MAR school at Jalama Ranch in Lompoc!
TEK-MAR stands for “Traditional Ecological Knowledge Mitigation and Remediation.”
“This is our first and permanent tribal office,” says Violet Sage Walker, the Northern Chumash Tribal Council’s chairwoman. “It's our new location for our headquarters for ocean conservation and land conservation and our consultations that we do.”
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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