This series will teach ways to implement agricultural ecosystems that are sustainable and self-sufficient in your own backyard. Each workshop will be hosted by certified permaculture designer, Rosa Maicas. Rosa is the founder of the educational non-profit Perma-funk and teaches workshops from California to Spain.

All workshops are from 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. in the Chico Center Student Lounge, Rm 146.

Feb. 21: Urban Homesteading
Learn urban permaculture design solutions for small urban plots that will achieve maximum energy, food, and water resilience.

Feb. 28: Drought Resilience Design
Learn to set up water catchments, tanks, small ponds, rain gardens and grey water systems for your home and property.

Mar. 7: Urban Farming
Transform your lawn into a drought tolerant food garden using passive water irrigation while also creating habitat for pollinators & building soil biology.