What's Happening in Cottonwood Heights, UT…

There’s an upcoming opportunity for Cottonwood Heights residents to learn about permaculture design.

The Introduction to Permaculture Design Course is designed to help communities take advantage of the natural environment in a way that makes them more self-sufficient. For years, indigenous and traditional cultures have worked on such systems to provide food, shelter, and clothing.

Today, permaculture combines both traditional methods and modern science. Through knowledge of permaculture design, people can do things like attract pollinators to their property, grow their own food, and create a sense of community.

The design event is a two-hour workshop. During the workshop, speakers will discuss the ethics and theories that drive permaculture. They’ll cover topics such as calculating rainwater harvesting capabilities, ways to integrate household and stormwater systems, and landscape design.

At the event, attendees have the ability to share their own experiences. They also can practice using actual examples of the discussed design theories. At the end of the event, there will be a discussion about furthering education in permaculture design.

Tickets for this event cost $15 per person. The event is hosted by the USU Extension and is part of the Urban Homestead Series.

While some event attendees plan on doing permaculture for self-sufficiency, others plan on it to be the start of a new business venture. These attendees can use logo design to start off their business.

On May 30 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, the Wheeler Historic Farm at 6351 South 900 East, Murray will host the Introduction to Permaculture Design course.