Join us Tuesday, August 20 (6-8pm) at the Angelini homestead on Mountain Run Farm, for our August Root Stock potluck. These monthly gatherings are a great way to connect with others in the local food movement in the greater Lynchburg region. We will be exploring the basics of agroforestry and ecological farm design with a hands-on talking tour of the property.
Mark and Allison, of Mountain Run Permaculture, are developing an integrative regenerative home and farm ecosystem with gardens, orchards, hedges and more, utilizing ecological design principles. We’ll explore the possibilities for integrating livestock into orchard systems using lightweight, inexpensive infrastructure. See how they utilize American Guinea Hogs and sheep to aide in orchard under-story establishment and maintenance, soil rehabilitation, and the synergy between trees, pasture and animals to produce a myriad of beneficial outcomes.
Don’t miss this opportunity to broaden your understanding of how land can be maximized with natural systems and human needs in harmony. This is a free event but you must RSVP.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
– Bring a friend.
– A healthy dish to share.
– Your own dishware / utensils.
– If the weather is nice: a lawn chair or picnic blanket.
– If it rains: bring a rain coat and umbrella. We can eat inside but will do a little walking outside after eating.
(This is a rain or shine event!)
Latecomers welcome. This is a family friendly event. Children of all ages are welcome but must be supervised.
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 (6-8pm)
We will begin with intros, then eat, and then have a talking tour around the property.
WHERE:
Angelini homestead at Mountain Run Farm, 12035 Big Island Hwy, Big Island, VA 24526
Cost: FREE – but there will be a jar for donations. (Help us keep these events going!)
Please RSVP. Let Us Know You’re Coming!