Question: I write to you with the intention of getting in touch with people involved in permaculture, eco farms, sustainable life in Los Angeles. At the present I am involved in the project of making an ecofarm based on permaculture principles to have a self-sustainable life in the future.
If you would be so kind to give me some information as to what I can visit during my stay in LA. I will be arriving the 14th and flying out the 18th. Whatever information would be most cherished. Cordially, Francisco from Chile, Viña del Mar
Answer: You’re lucky, assuming you’ll arrive in L.A. earlier in the day on April 14, because that night, a whole bunch of local permaculturalists will be collecting for the Westside Permaculture Group meeting:
When: Tues., April 14, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
Cost: Free. You’re encouraged to bring something yummy for the potluck.
The meeting’ll revolve around planning the 100 Garden Challenge, but you’ll be able to connect with many eco-minded people involved in a myriad of interesting permaculture-related initiatives, ranging from the Mar Vista Garden Showcase to the Environmental Charter High School.
Other places you might want to visit that immediately come to mind are L.A. Eco-Village and Path to Freedom — and I’m sure other readers will share their tips and recommendations in the comments. Welcome to L.A.!
Photo of a Santa Monica community farm
Siel, I’ve been reading of course and yet, haven’t reached out to connect in person. Absolutely my bad. I’m planning to go to the 100 garden challenge tonight and was thinking I’d run into you there…but now that I’ve read your post re the subway to the sea, I’m thinking you’ll be there? perhaps overthinking?? Are there so many green events that we are attending different ones on the same nights? How fabulous for us. Remember the bad old days when there was maybe one a month?
Comment by kimmy see 12/7/2005 — April 14, 2009 @ 9:16 am
Hey kimmy — Unfortunately I won’t be at either event, due to an eco fashion event that’s inconveniently also scheduled for tonight — so yes, there really are so many green events we’re attending different ones on the same nights :)
But I’m sure we shall run into each other soon, since it sounds like we’re neighbors?
Comment by Siel — April 14, 2009 @ 9:50 am
Same deal, I have lived in LA all my life and am very interested in working with permaculture since I became a student at UCSC. I will be home for several months this summer and am looking for any permaculture projects to get involved with.
thanks
Comment by RYAN — May 6, 2009 @ 8:39 pm
Ryan — Then try contacting the orgs mentioned above –
Comment by Siel — May 15, 2009 @ 3:27 pm