Dana’s attraction to Permaculture first began with a nagging sense that all is not right with the world and a need to be part of a solution rather than a problem. In looking closer at her neighborhood and property a desire grew to break the typical expanse of lawn that is prominent on her street and yard. She knew there was a reason something didn’t feel right about having it; Permaculture helped her understand that lawn is a non-sustainable urban monoculture and she needed change.

Dana used her Online PDC to re-design her inner city lot in the community of Wildwood, Calgary. She incorporated rain water catchment and storage, food forestry, and a design for hens for whenever the City of Calgary lifts their bylaw on backyard chickens.  

Curious what Dana thought about the Online PDC? Wonder how it has has impacted her life? Check out the interview below where she shares her thoughts, opinions, and experiences after having completed the 2020 Summer course.