{"id":104304,"date":"2016-07-03T22:10:25","date_gmt":"2016-07-04T04:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/permaculture-event-set-in-mancos\/"},"modified":"2016-07-03T22:10:25","modified_gmt":"2016-07-04T04:10:25","slug":"permaculture-event-set-in-mancos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/permaculture-event-set-in-mancos\/","title":{"rendered":"Permaculture event set in Mancos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Kathy and Grant Curry show off their permaculture swale, a small ditch, designed to increase rainfall absorption for dry-land farming. The second annual Four Corners Permaculture Convergence will be held July 16-17 at Thunderbird Ranch, 11020 Montezuma County Road 105, in Mancos<\/span>Jim Mimiaga\/Cortez Journal file<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

In the arid West, where water is precious, sustainable practices are key.<\/p>\n

The public is invited to learn about ways to reuse and repurpose at the second annual Four Corners Permaculture Convergence<\/a>, which will be held July 16-17 at Thunderbird Ranch, 11020 Montezuma County Road 105, Mancos.<\/p>\n

Permaculture describes systems, such as agricultural practices, that are self-sufficient.<\/p>\n

Gary Fourstar, one of the event organizers, said sustainable practices start at home.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe convergence is about sharing with each other how to repurpose old wood, rebuild vehicles with old parts,\u201d Fourstar said. \u201cEspecially in La Plata County with water always being an issue, there are ways to store, conserve and repurpose that. Everything has a purpose, and to waste or burn or throw something out means it can\u2019t be reused.\u201d<\/p>\n

Several speakers are slated to give presentations on water-retention systems, seed saving, organic pest control, orchard restoration, permaculture design, beekeeping and building with recycled materials, among other workshops.<\/p>\n

Grant Curry, who hosted last year\u2019s event in Cortez, will be giving classes on the values of digging swales, or shallow ditches that capture rainwater and revitalize dry or eroding land. The technique has been used for thousands of years.<\/p>\n

\u201cEspecially in Colorado, erosion mitigation is the most important thing,\u201d Curry said. \u201cIf you want to stop erosion, you\u2019ve got to slow water down, and swales can do that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last year, Permaculture Convergence drew 350 people, and Fourstar expects about the same to attend this year.<\/p>\n

The first speakers will start at 9 a.m. July 16, and attendees are invited to camp that evening on the premises.<\/p>\n

jpace@durangoherald.com<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n

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If you go<\/h4>\n

The 2016 Four Corners Annual Permaculture Convergence will be held July 16 and 17 at Thunderbird Ranch, at 11020 County Road 105 in Mancos.
\n A two-day pass is $65. Attendees can camp on site Friday for an additional $20.
\n Dinner on Saturday is $20.
\n Tickets are available at www.manyhorses.org and www.eventbrite.com.
\n Contact Gary and Debby Fourstar with questions at debby@manyhorses.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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