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Permaculture and Natural Building Portland, USA
From Common Circle, Inc.


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During this tour we will:

* Visit an innovative restaurant that has used the art of cob building to create a unique environment. We will assist in a cob-building activity while here.

* Be part of the permaculture transformation. A model of sustainable living in an urban environment, our host features a rainwater catching system, organic gardening, permaculture landscaping, a photovoltaic electric system, a passive solar hot water system, constructed wetlands, composting, fluorescent lighting, and natural building practices (straw bale walls, earthen plaster, passive solar design, and use of recycled and sustainably harvested lumber).

* Hike through ancient forest stands and learn about forest health and politics from an environmental watchdog group.

* Take a land use bike tour of downtown Eugene, visiting neighborhood demonstration sites of sustainable alternatives in an urban setting.

* Camp at a fruit orchard in the shadow of Mt. Piska, and learn about applied permaculture, organic farming and the economic realities of this business practice.

* Visit local organic dairy farms (and maybe milk some cows!), for a taste of the sustainable alternative to an otherwise ecologically destructive industry.

* Be inspired at the innovative intentional community, Aprovecho, where wood stove technology is being developed and shared with the global south to increase efficiency and decrease smoke production and firewood consumption.

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