The Caribbean Permaculture Research Institute of Barbados

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In light of the adverse weather conditions, we have made the decision to postpone our monthly Eco Market which was scheduled for this Saturday.

The safety and well-being of our community is of paramount importance to us. We encourage everyone to prioritise their safety during this time.

We look forward to welcoming you back when our markets resume. Stay tuned for our new date! Stay safe and take care!

Do you want to learn about permaculture but cannot commit to a full 10-day Permaculture Design Certificate? Join us for a one-day workshop on the ethics and principles of permaculture which will allow you to begin designing your very own space! 🌱

This workshop runs from 9am to 4pm on June 19th at Walkers Reserve, and is taught by permaculture expert and founder of , Erle Rahaman-Noronha (). 🧑🏾‍🌾

Sign up by visiting https://forms.gle/nZ2d6dSoznNLao9fA. We’d love to have you join us.

Join us this Saturday, May 27th at ’ Oceans Day Eco Market! 🌊

In just twenty to thirty minutes, take a self-guided walk through our model permaculture garden and learn about the wonders of permaculture. 🪴

The CPRI team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have as well as to take sign-ups for our upcoming Permaculture Design Certificate and the accompanying introductory course. 💬

We hope to see you there!

Did you know that we have a Sponsor A Farmer program? 🤔

The act of sponsoring a local Bajan farmer's education in regenerative agriculture has a trickle-down effect that lasts for generations. It has an immediate impact on the health of our soil, the health of our bodies, and the local economy. 🧑🏾‍🌾

Sponsor a farmer by heading to www.cpribarbados.com and clicking the red ‘Sponsor A Farmer’ button in the menu. Each donation sends one farmer to a regenerative agriculture course in Permaculture or Syntropy. 💸

By investing in the education of our farmers, we are investing in the future of our planet. 🌎

Join us on Saturday, April 29th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm for a fruit tree grafting workshop at ’ Earth Day Eco Market! This 3-hour course will teach you the basic methods and techniques of grafting your own tree, and all participants will get the opportunity to take home their newly-grafted tree to plant! 🌳

Plant options include:
🥭 Mango
🥑 Avocado
🌺 Hibiscus

To register for this course, head visit www.cpribarbados.com/service-page/fruit-tree-grafting. The registration fee is $100 per person, including the cost of your own tree to take home with you! 🧑🏾‍🌾

We can’t wait to see you there!

Our most popular course is back – our biannual Permaculture Design Certificate! 🌳

If you are looking to live more gently on the land, hone your landscape design skills, or migrate from conventional agriculture to regenerative practices, this course is for you! It was designed to appeal to the average homeowner, youth and large-scale farmer alike. 🙌🏿

This intensive ten-day workshop runs from June 19th to 30th (excluding weekends) at Walkers Reserve, and is taught by permaculture expert and founder of Permaculture Trinidad - Wa Samaki Ecosystems, Erle Rahaman-Noronha alongside the team of experts in regeneration on the ground at Walkers Reserve. 🧑🏾‍🌾

This is our most sought-after course, so secure your spot now! Visit www.cpribarbados.com/pdc-course. We’d love to have you join us.

Reconnect with nature during a beautiful night time hike at ’ next Eco Market on Saturday March 25th! 🌖

Families can register from 5pm for a relaxed hour of lantern-making craft, firefly education scavenger hunt and shopping at the market. Come early to ensure your child has a chance to complete our awesome lantern craft before we get rolling at 6pm. Please also ensure that they have eaten before we move off for the hike. (There will be many vendors selling food at the Eco Market.) 🌳

Dress for an outdoor hike and bring a flashlight or headlamp. This hike is suitable for anyone able to do a slow-paced 1-hour hike in the dark, involving a slight incline. A minimum of one parent/guardian per maximum of 4 children must attend the hike with their children/wards. 🥾

In recognition of Earth Hour, we will discuss light pollution, how it affects wildlife and plants, and the importance of conserving energy all within the theme of our favourite little night time bugs! 🌎

Before the hike, enjoy the market from 3pm to 5pm and join in on our FREE kids corner activities for fun STEM-based activities. These activities are suitable for ages 2-8, but all are welcome to play, adults too! 🧒🏽

After the hike, join in on our family campfire which will be open from 6 to 8pm for those not attending the hike. S’mores kits will be available for purchase. 🔥

Family discounts are available. Register by visiting www.cpribarbados.com/book-online.

Join us this Saturday, March 11that 5:00pm for a FREE seed bomb workshop! We'll walk you through the exact steps needed to create your own seed bombs, and you can take whatever you make with you afterwards. 🌱

After this hands-on workshop, stay for a free screening of The Seeds of Vandana Shiva, an impactful documentary on the remarkable life and work of the Gandhian eco-activist and agro-ecologist, Dr. Vandana Shiva. 🍿

Enjoy Indian snacks, swap seeds with other attendees and see a seed dryer demo. 🙌🏿

Register for this workshop by visiting https://forms.gle/KKGNF55W33vuVmG99. You don't want to miss out on this!

"When you control seeds, you control life on earth." - Vandana Shiva 🌱

Join us on March 11th at 6:00pm for a FREE screening of The Seeds of Vandana Shiva, an impactful documentary on the remarkable life and work of the Gandhian eco-activist and agro-ecologist, Dr. Vandana Shiva. 🍿

Enjoy Indian snacks, swap seeds with other attendees, participate in a make-and-take seed bomb workshop and see a seed dryer demo. 🙌🏿

How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become Monsanto’s worst nightmare? How did she stand up to the corporate Goliaths of industrial agriculture, rise to prominence in the ecological food movement, and is inspiring an international crusade for change? Answers to all of these questions can be found in this documentary! 🎬

Visit https://forms.gle/GqcMkmZGUe7xDFDP6 to reserve your spot. We can't wait to see you there!⁠

If one of your goals for 2023 is to start a kitchen garden, here is a step-by-step guide on how to do just that. 🧑🏾‍🌾

Check out CPRI () for a full list of 2023 courses coming soon. Upcoming courses include kitchen garden design, small-scale/patio gardening and fruit tree grafting. 🧠

To purchase organic Slow Seeds for your very own kitchen garden, visit The Local & Co. or Walkers Reserve's monthly Eco Markets. Proceeds go directly to support Slow Food Barbados's () initiatives. 🌱

✍🏿 Article: Julie Mann from .

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Our Herbal Playshop course at 's most recent Eco Market was a massive success. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn all about methods for extracting and preserving the properties of herbs around us. 🌿

Special thanks to our instructor Nine. You graciously shared your vast knowledge with us and we are grateful! 🙌🏿

Join us on Saturday, December 17th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for a one-day workshop experiencing herbal preparations - Herbal Playshop: Extracting and preserving the properties of herbs around us. 🪴

There are limited spots available, so head to the link in our bio and sign up today! Register alone and pay $60, or grab a friend and register together for $100. 🧑🏾‍🌾

In this course, we will:

🌿 Learn basic principles of herbal extraction and key herbal preparations for medicinal and home use.
🌿 Observe, learn and interact with herbs around us using all our senses.
🌿 Practice making personal preparations using easily available materials
🌿 Connect our individual experiences to create new, shared understanding.
🌿 Take home your own herbal tinctures and experience a hands-on demonstration of different methods

Come out to the Walkers Reserve Eco Market before the course begins for the full experience. Join us as we tour local, eat local, shop local and learn how our local botany can heal us! 🇧🇧

Click here to register now: https://www.cpribarbados.com/book-online.