This on-farm gathering will be an opportunity for women landowners, growers, and conservation professionals to connect around their shared interest in land stewardship and to learn from one another. It will be a casual lunch potluck hosted by Karen Lemke, on behalf of Regenerate MKE, which supports networking among permaculture-minded organizations in the Milwaukee River Estuary/ Rivershed. The permaculture principles and ethics such as “Fair Share, People Care and Earth Care”.
Dr. Karen Lemke has been organizing around re-localized food systems since 2009, and is a member of the Design School for Regenerating Earth, hosting conversations about organizing our bioregions and processing collapse-acceptance/grief related to climate change. She conducted research on the power dynamics of who defines what local food is, and advocates for returning to relationship-based food, loving on everyone who helps get fresh food into our bellies.
Others will be invited to share their conservation experiences as well. Please bring a chair and a dish and/or beverage to share, and any questions you may have. Regenerate MKE strives for zero waste event planning! If you are interested in a conservation opportunities for your land, this is the gathering for you to bring curiosity and questions!
To avoid cross-contamination please do not wear boots or other footwear that is used around livestock or poultry. Disposable booties can be available on request. Thanks!
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