2 - Blog - SCOCO Network2024-03-29T08:40:15Zhttps://sustainablecoco.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/2"Symbols-2-Stories" : One of Many Kid-Friendly Activities at the 2013 NW Permaculture Convergence by Willi Paul, Designer / Facilitatorhttps://sustainablecoco.ning.com/profiles/blogs/symbols-2-stories-one-of-many-kid-friendly-activities-at-the2013-07-31T21:30:00.000Z2013-07-31T21:30:00.000ZWilli Paulhttps://sustainablecoco.ning.com/members/WilliPaul<div><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8095726878,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8095726878,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="400" height="1173" alt="8095726878?profile=original" /></a></b></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="font-size-4"><b>Symbols-2-Stories</b></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="font-size-4"><b>by Willi Paul </b></span></p><p></p><p><b>Program Description:</b></p><p> </p><p>1. Up to 22 kids can select and color their own Permaculture + Transition symbol (on 10" x 10" recycled board squares)</p><p> 2. Children will then describe their individual symbols and coloring strategy to the group</p><p> 3. Then work together to produce a group vision or story using their symbols</p><p> </p><p><b>Goal:</b> To learn how symbols work in media and myths - and understand their multiple meanings</p><p></p><p><b>Length:</b> ~ 1 hr</p><p></p><p><b>References:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Symbols in the Transition?</b></p><p><a href="http://www.planetshifter.com/node/2092">http://www.planetshifter.com/node/2092</a></p><p> </p><p><b>Permaculture Symbols 2. A Video for Kids with Eyes of Steel and Overflowing Feet!</b></p><p><a href="http://www.planetshifter.com/node/1908">http://www.planetshifter.com/node/1908</a></p><p> </p><p><b>Understanding the Symbols of Climate Change” – A Transition Lesson</b></p><p><a href="http://www.planetshifter.com/node/2056">http://www.planetshifter.com/node/2056</a></p><p> </p><p><b>Permaculture Age Symbols 3: Colors, Archetypes & New Myths</b></p><p><a href="http://www.planetshifter.com/node/1939">http://www.planetshifter.com/node/1939</a></p><p> </p></div>2013 Northwest Permaculture Convergence: Let's Grow Together!https://sustainablecoco.ning.com/profiles/blogs/2013-northwest-permaculture-convergence-let-s-grow-together2013-07-04T14:01:12.000Z2013-07-04T14:01:12.000ZWilli Paulhttps://sustainablecoco.ning.com/members/WilliPaul<div><p></p><div class="field field-type-image field-field-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item odd"><img src="http://www.planetshifter.com/uploads/imagecache/standard/centerspace_7.PNG" alt="" title="" height="525" width="341" class="align-center" /></div></div></div><p><strong>The 2013 NW Permaculture Convergence features a special <a href="http://openmythsource.com/myth-lab/">Myth Lab Presentation</a> by <a href="http://newmythologist.com/">NewMythologist</a> Willi Paul</strong></p><p></p><p>The 2013 NW Permaculture Convergence is an inclusive annual event which unites communities for a weekend of intensive focus on a common goal: to design sustainable habitats in accordance with nature for <strong>all humans, plants, and animals.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>The 2013 event will be held at Pacific University, and B Street Farm in Forest Grove, Oregon on August 2 - 4, 2013</strong></p><p>Practitioners across a wide spectrum of skill sets exchange ideas through concurrent workshops ranging from organic agriculture and wildcrafting to natural building and appropriate technologies; from environmental remediation and disaster preparedness to community dynamics and global justice.</p><p>The 2013 Convergence will include a special <strong><a href="http://nwpccintro.blogspot.com/">Introduction to Applied Permaculture</a></strong> session on Friday morning at B Street Farm from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.</p><p></p><p>"Applied Permaculture" means design and actions for real life application. This special discounted introduction will be appropriate for complete newcomers and anyone who wants to receive a concise overview of Permaculture Design Principles and work hands-on Friday morning.</p><p></p><p><strong>In addition to the workshop space, there are also dedicated areas for skill sharing, children's activities, educational displays, and vendors.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.northwestpermaculture.org/">More info and registration!</a></strong></p><p></p><p>Participants have opportunities to socialize over communal meals sourced from local growers, and during the evening's entertainment. Camping is available on-site for a nominal fee.</p></div>