Joshua Tree Foundation for Arts & Ecolo...

The Joshua Tree Foundation for Arts & Ecology at Lou Harrison House is dedicated to the practice and teaching of drylands permaculture and to providing a place for artists to explore the intersection of art and ecology. We are committed to practicing & teaching accessible home-scale solutions for: – Sustainable water usage – Local food production – Building soil fertility and sequestering carbon Our current projects include:  – Rainwater-harvesting earthworks to support native trees for food, shade &wind protection – Rooftop-rainwater-harvesting systems – Greywater-fed “oasis zones” for fruit production – Soil regeneration – Propagation of edible and medicinal native plant species – Water-efficient vegetable gardening systems – Growing the local culture of ecological awareness and stewardship – Arts and Environment residencies and volunteer programs Joshua Tree Foundation for Arts & Ecology at Lou Harrison House is offering a 14 day intensive Permaculture Design Course w Warren Brush (April 22-May 6)