Thanks to all of the amazing folks who have applied for our Ecological Design Associate position.  We will be announcing the new addition to our team soon!

Recent Webinar:  Rain gardens and Other Sustainable Landscaping Practices for Stormwater Management at Healthcare Facilities 

On January 12, 2012 from 12-2pm EST, join RDG's Tom Benjamin as he leads the EPA New England Webinar Connecting Wellness and Environmental Health.

Hospitals have a unique opportunity to connect patients and staff to nature through healing gardens.  Find out more about how hospitals are designing their gardens to also manage stormwater.  This webinar will give an overview of sustainable landscaping practices with a focus on rain gardens.  Speakers will share their experiences of two New England hospital’s work in this area.  Participants will learn how connecting wellness and environmental health can also help to satisfy other goals including stormwater compliance, LEED, aesthetics and community relations. Click here to register, space is limited.

Designing an Edible Forest Garden at Clark Art Institute with Michael Singer Studio!

As of December 2011, Regenerative Design Group has been hired to develop a concept plan for an educational, research, and interpretive Edible Forest Garden on the Clark grounds. Working with the renowned Singer Studios, the Edible Forest Garden will be part of an interpretive trail through the woods and fields of the Clark revealing the history, ecology, and deep cultural connections.

Upcoming Workshops with RDG

This winter we'll teach in a number of venues including workshops at three Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) state winter conferences; New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.  On January 14th, Jono and Bas will present "Hedgerows for Farm and Homestead" at NOFA MA. Jono will present "Sustainable Water Systems" on January 28th at NJ NOFA, and March 3rd at CT NOFA, Keith will present "Regenerative Hillside Farming".

Another exciting teaching endeavor is Jono's foray into Advanced Permaculture Design courses. There's two coming up this year. If you'd like to study permaculture and agroforestry in Belize come to the Maya Mountain Research Farm March 4 through 10th. Jono will be teaching the Advanced PC Design Course with Eric Toensmeier, co-author of Edible Forest Gardens and author of Perennial Vegetables.

In the second Advanced Permaculture Course this year, Jono will co-teach with Dave Jacke, primary author of Edible Forest Gardens and widely recognized permaculture instructor. Join us at Brook's Bend Farm June 8th through 17th to design this emerging permaculture education, training, and research center.