The method of ‘permaculture’ (a combination of permanent and agriculture) was coined and developed in the late 1960’s by Australian biologist and researcher Bill Mollison and his student David Holgren. They argued that we should work with, instead of against nature – to be integrated, sustainable and self-sufficient.
On Thursday, November 3, the Chestertown Environmental Committee will present the film, “Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective,” 6:30 pm at Sumner Hall, 206 South Queen St., Chestertown.
This feature length documentary presents a wide array of projects, concepts and people offering “an ecological lens for solving issues related to agriculture, economics, and governance.”
Film makers Costa Boutsikaris and Emmet Brennan documented more than 20 sites in a range of rural, suburban and urban environments – people and practices responding to local and global challenges from issues with food, water, and more.
The Homesteading Series lectures, demonstrations and films are free and open to the public. Upcoming events include “The Versatile Cabbage” a seasonal cooking demo on November 15 at Chestertown’s Town Hall, and the film, “Alone in the Wilderness” on December 1, at Sumner Hall. The series is curated by the Chestertown Environmental Committee, and sponsored by the Town of Chestertown. For more information, and to see the full schedule, go to https://www.chestertown.com/environment.
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