Over the course of the May workshop we will focus on technics of growing erosion control structures under the guidance of Starrlight Augustine and Josh Weybright. We will cover topics of establishing native grass hedges and native native diverse pollinator hedgerows on agricultural land. Participants will get hands on practice planting, preparing soil, as well as theoretical considerations around mitigating wind erosion using hedges. Aspects around how to monitor the plants will covered as well.

The power of grasses, shrubs and trees to hold soil and protect areas from winds is known. How to successfully establish windbreaks in this tough climate? During this week-end we will go over theoretical and technical aspects of establishing and growing native grass hedges and well as diverse native pollinator hedgerows. We will go over soil preparation, planting as well as monitoring of the plants.

Register here below to join. Engage in the entire workshop or select sessions. Free of charge (donations towards our work welcome).

https://synergiaranch.com/workshop-registration/

Friday:
12:45 Arrivals
1:00 – 5:00 Afternoon crew
5:00 – 6:00 Personal time/ setting up for camping
6:00 – 7:30 Cooking and Preparing dinner, lighting sauna if available
7:30 – 9:30 Social & Political studies dinner, Clean-up

Saturday:
8:00 meet up at Common Dining room
8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast
9:00 – 12:00 Morning Crew
12:00 –12:45 Lunch with political studies
1:00 – 5:00 Afternoon crew
5:00 – 6:00 personal time
6:00 – 7:30 Cooking and Preparing dinner, lighting sauna if available
7:30 – 9:30 Social & Political studies dinner, Clean-up

Sunday:
8:00 – 8:30 Meditation
9:00– 9:45: Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00 morning crew
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch with political studies
1:00 – 2:30 afternoon crew
2:30 – 3:00: tea coffee with comments and observations
3:00 departure

This Field Day is co-hosted by Synergia Ranch in partnership with the Seeding Regenerative Agriculture Project as part of ongoing efforts to improve land resilience.