π± Casual Community Night + Potluck (and Ajay's birthday!) + small group topic focus on EBPG governance and planningπ±
Our June meeting is our relaxed hangout and potluck. We alternate between guest speaker nights and open, community-led evenings, and this month is all about connection, sharing, and weaving together. Bring ideas you've been chewing on, projects you have in mind, or any other topics you'd like to discuss as a community! Some of the Guild leadership will be hosting a small group discussion about our governance and strategic planning; we are eager to listen to your ideas and feedback about this important topic!
π 6:00β6:45 PM Potluck dinner + arrivals. Bring a dish if you can (please label allergens). Hot plates OK, no stove use.
π 6:45β8:30 PM Announcements + small group discussions. This is an free form-space style evening β if you have a project or idea you want to discuss, just name it and gather folks. Besides our strategy discussion, other topics might include the OPC garden, general garden advice, composting systems, disaster preparedness, land access, alternative economies, mutual aid or seed savings.
β¨ What to expect:
β Community announcements β needs, offers, events, and invitations
β Project networking β connect with others doing permaculture work across the East Bay
β Self-organized conversations β practical, political, visionary, grounded
β Relationship-building β neighbors, organizers, gardeners, and changemakers
All experience levels welcome. This is a grassroots, justice-oriented space centering racial equity, land back, and collective resilience. Kiddo friendly!
π Oakland Peace Center β Grace Room, located downstairs (The building can be a maze; someone will be helping direct folks from 5:45-6:15p)
πΏ Garden partnership: We're partnering with the Oakland Peace Center to support their medicinal/edible garden restoration β we will share more details at the meeting!
β¨ Helping out: We're looking for volunteers for setup/cleanup, door greeting, photo documentation β sign up via spreadsheet below
π Free, with donations welcome to support our projects
RSVP so we can plan for food (link above!)
East Bay Permaculture Guild meets the 2nd Monday of every month at the Oakland Peace Center.
RSVP here + share widely. Questions? Comment this event or email ebpermieguild@proton.me