123: Deep Nature Connection

Learn about deep nature connection, nature deficit disorder, great programming in the area, and ways we all can engage to feel a belonging amongst the other species that live in the lovely Southern Colorado region. Co-host Ally Richardson, from local nonprofit Pikes Peak Permaculture, is joined by three permaculture guests who work and teach in the region, all who steward the gift of nature connection: Brian Fritz from Pikes Peak Permaculture, Frank Cordova “Ranger Frank,” and Angelina Perez from Pueblo, CO. Discussed in this episode: Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center, Pueblo, Colorado https://hikeandlearn.org/ Nature School, Day and Overnight Camps, Trails, and Home School Programs! Check out the programs here: https://hikeandlearn.org/programs-and-events-camps/ Jon Young- Deep Nature Connection - http://512project.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo-HyjwrsLM Richard Louv ‘Last Child in the Woods’ https://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/ Findhorn Gardening https://www.findhorn.org/ Heart Math Institute https://www.heartmath.org/ Upcoming Community Classes: Catamount Institute https://www.catamountinstitute.org/ Pikes Peak Permaculture, Manitou Springs, Colorado http://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org Weeds have a story for you! July 20th, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Spend the day with Jayme Domejka at Fountain Creek Nature Center to learn about what the weeds in your landscape are telling you about your soil. Discussion will be surrounding specific weedy species, how and if they can be used, and what strategies you can use to get them to give way to other more desirable plants. Don’t want to miss this one!! Register Here: https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/event/weeds-have-a-story-for-you/ Flying Pig Farm https://flyingpigmanitou.org/ Traditional Ecological Knowledge Workshop with Michael Alcazar July 21, 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM The event with include lunch featuring indigenous foods and a hands-on learning experience from an expert in the field. Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/traditional-ecological-know Farm and Art Camp July 29 - Aug 2, 2024 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Grades 2nd - 8th Growing relationships to their food and the natural world in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Grades 9th - 12th Learn cooking and leadership skills as assistant counselors and chefs, with activities like clay work, construction, animal and plant care, food harvesting, and many more… Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffT1XJqnK-JhBKZtiAMJD3SdrOGYnaxgsUnAbsBeSCQzAgnA/viewform A big thank you to sponsors: Old Town Bike Shop – your local bike shop since 1976https://oldtownbikeshop.com KJS Auto Hail Repair, your go-to when your vehicle gets hail damage- $100 discount for mentioning Studio 809https://kjsautohailrepair.com/ This episode was produced by Pikes Peak Permaculture, a content partner with Studio 809 Podcasts. Visit https://pikespeakpermaculture.org for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture – workshops, classes, field trips, and networking. The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://peakallianceco.org/ Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/ GrowthBusters https://www.growthbusters.org Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode: