Regenerative & Sustainable Lavender & Herb Farm
Ground Breaking Ceremony & Permaculture Workshops
Location: 0 Cherry Street, Shreveport, La 71104
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024.
9:00 AM - Land Blessing & Morning Meditation
Yoga session
Meditation, Focus & Intentions
10:30 AM -Fruit & Tea Breakfast
9:00 AM - Overview of Permaculture Project
Introduction to the day’s tasks and objectives
Discussion on permaculture principles and their importance
9:30 AM - Team Assignments
Organizing volunteers into groups for specific tasks
Safety briefing and distribution of tools
+Plant Identification
+Clearing the Area of Ragweeds
Begin clearing the designated area to prepare for planting
Techniques for weed removal
+Marking Garden Beds
Planning and marking the layout for the raised garden beds
Group discussion on plant selection and spacing
12:00 PM Break & Lunch
Light lunch provided on-site
Time to rest and reflect
1pm: Designing and Constructing Natural Swales
Introduction to swales and their benefits in permaculture
Collaborative effort to design and dig the swales for water management
Ground Breaking Ceremony
7:00 PM - Welcome and Introduction
Greeting
Overview of the event and significance of the Ground Breaking
7:15 PM - Ancestor Call & Acknowledgement
Honoring the land and those who came before us
Reflection and sharing of ancestral stories
7:30 PM - Lighting of the Campfire
Community gathering around the fire
Symbolic lighting to signify new beginnings
7:45 PM - Land and Plant Blessing
Inviting blessings upon the land and future growth
Blessing ceremony
8:00 PM - Drum & Dance Session
Celebrate with music and movement
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024.
9:00 AM - Morning Meditation
Yoga session
Meditation, Focus & Intentions
10:00 AM - Fruit and Tea Breakfast
10:30 AM - Overview of Permaculture Project
Introduction to the day’s tasks and objectives
Discussion on permaculture principles and their importance
11:00 AM - Team Assignments
Organizing volunteers into groups for specific tasks
Safety briefing and distribution of tools
+Building Raised Garden Beds
Hands-on construction of the garden beds with provided materials
Tips on design and durability
+Planting Cover Crops
Planting cover crops to enrich the soil for future growth
Final thoughts on care and maintenance
1:00 PM Break
Light lunch provided on-site
Time to rest and reflect
3:00 PM - Closing Circle
Gather for reflections on the day’s accomplishments
Share insights, gratitude, and next steps for the project
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