PDX Permaculture Sunday, April 3 at 7:00 PM Join us for a special screening of the film, followed by a Q&A session with Marisha Auerbach and Matt Bibeau, Portland-area permaculture educators. I... Price: USD 9.00 per person http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup/events/229834609/

PDX Permaculture Monday, April 4 at 9:00 AM Insulation equals warmth. In temperate climates like Oregon’s its necessary for your home to have a jacket in the winter (and to make sure its zipped... http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup/events/227444088/

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PDX Permaculture Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 PM Annie Novak is founder and director of Growing Chefs, a field-to-fork food education program; the Manager of the Edible Academy at the New York Botani... http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup/events/230012233/

PDX Permaculture Monday, April 11 at 9:00 AM The hearth is the heart of the home. When you burn wood in the colder months, you are releasing the heat and light that trees have captured and store... http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup/events/227444138/

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PDX Permaculture Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 PM Bee Tours are a great intro to see and know bees as closely as you’d like … out in the open ... or behind abee-proof screen. Get close views of how t... Price: USD 20.00 per person http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup/events/229219273/

Young Fruit Trees & Berries: Planning, Selection, Planting, & Care Sunday April 17th, 1pm - 4pm SE Portland, Pleasant Valley neighborhood April is a good month to plant fruit trees and berry bushes. Learn which types are the best to grow in the sun, shade, and containers. Emphasis on: organic methods, easiest to grow, most productive varieties and techniques, sustainability. In this informative workshop you will learn the basics of fruit tree and berry selection in order to choose an appropriate variety for your space. This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the various factors one should consider when selecting a fruit tree or berry plant for a given site. We'll do some hands-on planting together and participants will also learn some basic steps for young (0-4 yrs) tree and berry care. About the instructor: Jeffrey Harrison holds an M.A. in literary theory and has tutored writers of all ages at Street Roots, PCC – Rock Creek, and in online services. His landscape contracting company is in its 7th year of providing consultation and building services to enhance native ecology, beauty, and sustainability. He has also provided education and leadership to volunteers at Portland Fruit Tree Project for the past 4 years through the Tree Care Teams program. He enjoys writing poetry and songs to sing and play on his guitar. This workshop will be hosted by one of our registered tree owners in SE Portland, Pleasant Valley neighborhood. The location address and other details will be provided after you register. Register at: http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/register?id=1648&reset=1

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PDX Permaculture Saturday, April 23 at 10:00 AM Stay tuned for announcements about this year's location for Portland's Earth Day event. Also visit www.cityrepair.org. http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup/events/227772780/

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Spring Tree Care: Pest & Disease Management/Fruit Thinning Tuesday May 17th, 6:00pm - 8:30pm SE Portland, Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of springtime pest and disease assessment and fruit thinning to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of pests and diseases commonly found in the Portland area as well as the importance and how-to of fruit thinning. If you have samples of pest and/or disease affected fruit, leaves, or twigs - please bring them to the workshop in a sealed container so we can try to ID them About the instructor: Heidi Noordijk studied horticulture at Michigan State University and Cornell University - specializing in pomology (tree fruits). Heidi has participated in research projects involving apple tree physiology, berry production, and tree fruit entomology. Heidi has also worked on various orchards and farms in the PNW and east coast. Heidi currently works for OSU's Small Farms program. The location address and other details will be provided after you register. Register at: http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/register?id=1594&reset=1

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Spring Tree Care: Pest & Disease Management/Fruit Thinning Sunday May 22nd, 1pm - 4pm SW Portland, Washington County, off Canyon Rd In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of springtime pest and disease assessment and fruit thinning to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of pests and diseases commonly found in the Portland area as well as the importance and how-to of fruit thinning. If you have samples of pest and/or disease affected fruit, leaves, or twigs - please bring them to the workshop in a sealed container so we can try to ID them. About the instructor: Heidi Noordijk studied horticulture at Michigan State University and Cornell University - specializing in pomology (tree fruits). Heidi has participated in research projects involving apple tree physiology, berry production, and tree fruit entomology. Heidi has also worked on various orchards and farms in the PNW and east coast. Heidi currently works for OSU's Small Farms program. The location address and other details will be provided after you register. Register at: http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/register?id=1605&reset=1

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