Happy Holidays
As we look toward lengthening daylight and a new year, the Smart Yards CoopTeam will like to thank you for being part of our community during the past year. It's been a great year filled with wonderful people, stunning places, interesting experiences and rewarding work.
We hope the holidays bring you and your loved ones peace, restfulness and recreation. We look forward to our continued work, relationship and making a difference together in the new year.
The Holiday season feels like the right time to share an exciting project as we start the new year. This will be the first-of-its-kind Hands-on Permaculture Skills Training, brought to you by our sister organization Smart Yards Education in collaboration with Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) and Vital Cycles. This workshop is open to all: from landscaping experts to community members, students, property owners, any resident of Santa Clara County who wants to learn practical skills for tending outdoor living spaces. It includes:
Introduction to the Permaculture Ethics of Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share
Installation of water optimization systems for reduced irrigation needs, including a greywater, Laundry to Landscape, system
Landscaping and gardening for California climate appropriate
Diversification and ecological functions of urban California native habitat and regeneration
This is a great opportunity if you are interested in learning more about our permaculture practices or sponsoring this important education. There are many ways in which you can be part of these 4 weekends workshops. If you want to be a trainee you can fill out this FORM.
Or you can sponsor a student. If so, your name and/or your organization’s name and logo will be displayed on our promotional flyers and workshop signage, announced each weekend of instruction, and recognized in all social media communications. If you want to be a sponsor or want any information about the program visit us at: smartyardseducation.org/events or contact us at info@smartyardseducation.org we will happily assist you.
Let 2023 be full of outdoor regeneration, habitat restoration, resource conservation, healthy community, vibrant ecosystem and knowledge sharing. Feel free to share this with your network of friends and make a donation to reach our goal of engaging 25 in 4 weekend, 4 workshops, 4 our earth. Remember that as every drop saved counts, every penny donated count. For donations please click HERE or the button below this email.
In Gratitude wishing you Happy Holidays and may the New Year be filled with Joy, Health and Peace!
The Smart Yards Coop Team