15 December 2011

In recognition of the strength of community, the intentionality of purpose, and the commonality of values which embody the Occupy encampments and movement; The Alchemical Nursery extends this statement of solidarity and solicitude to those identifying with the struggle towards,and the goals of, a fairer and juster system, both locally in Syracuse and further afield throughout the world.

07 November 2011

The CTED in Syracuse will be back starting on February 4th!  It's never too early to register, so do it now to ensure the class will be held as scheduled.

DATES & TIMES
Weekend Workshop: February 4 & 5  (10 am - 5 pm)
Thursday evenings: February 9 though April 5  (6 pm - 8:30 pm) 
Full Day Permablitz at the Rahma Edible Forest Garden: Saturday April 14  (10 am - 5 pm)

FEES
$200 - $400 Sliding Scale (Some scholarships are available, apply for a scholarship as part of  your registration application) 

ONLINE
Find the event online at Facebook http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169415196481284.  But be sure to officially register at the Finger Lakes Permaculture website: http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/ 

16 October 2011

Olusola arrived in Syracuse on August 16th to begin his endeavors in Media Studies at the Syracuse University Newhouse School.  He knew he had come a long way to gain the education needed to continue contributing to his personal mission as a disability activist.  Syracuse University is well known for its media and journalism studies departments so it's no surprise he finds himself here (with thanks from a Ford Foundation Fellowship and the Institute for International Education).  

Of course, Syracuse is also well known for it's snow and cold weather every winter.  And Sola admits, he has never seen or experienced snow before, but he is getting prepared!

02 September 2011

Alchemical has a trifecta of interesting and fun events taking place over the next month.  

Saturday October 1st - Film Screening and Panel Discussion of "First Earth: Uncompromising Ecological Architecture"  Visit the Facebook Event page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148299618598434  

Sunday September 18th - Clothes Swap at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair

Saturday September 10th - Forest Gardening Work Party and Intro to Permaculture Presentation.  See photos from the event in our Gallery.

Dive in to read more and learn all the details...

16 July 2011

This course offering has been postponed until the late Winter / early Spring of 2012, keep posted here for more details or get in touch to receive more info.

This class gives gardeners, landowners, farmers, and anyone interested in sustainable living, tools to get started on a wide range of projects to improve food production, conserve resources, and save money.  We will meet once a week throughout the Fall to discuss the principles and techniques of permaculture and ecology that help us make better choices for our land, families, and communities.

Presented by Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute, The Alchemical Nursery, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County

September 10 & 11 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) then Wednesday evenings, September 14 through November 9 (6:00–8:30 p.m.)

04 June 2011

Come see Lindsay speak about the confluence of water and permaculture at the Onondaga Arts Water Festival on Saturday September 17th at the Syracuse Zen Center.

1) You studied Permaculture and earned your PDC during an Earth Activist Training workshop from Starhawk who is known for her global activism and neo-paganism.  Can you explain how activism and spirituality can benefit from an understanding of Permaculture?

The combination of paganism, and activism with permaculture may seem out-of-the-ordinary for many, but I found it to be a natural synergy.  Many peoples consider the earth sacred, in one form or another, whether you’re pagan, Native American, Christian (considering it to be God’s creation), or just a believer in the Gaia Hypothesis.  Many people who may not identify with any of those labels feel that our relationship to the earth has gotten deeply out-of-whack – Permaculture is a beautifully hands-on, accessible, and significant method of actually doing something about it . . .