Welcome to Welkinweir
Welkinweir is a 197-acre oasis of natural beauty featuring a 55-acre arboretum and historic estate house, as well as ecologically diverse wetland, meadow, and woodland habitats. The property is a living laboratory for the study of ecological issues, sustainability, and land stewardship, offering inspiration and education for visitors and community members. Welkinweir is the home of Green Valleys Association, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to protect and preserve the water resources of Northern Chester County through advocacy and education.
Landscapes for Life
Permaculture Practices and Principles
Landscapes for Life will showcase how to create sustainable gardens and landscapes by modeling Permaculture Principles and Practices, an ecological design system for sustainability using the wisdom of nature as the design template.
Workshop and hands-on activities will explore understanding soil, building soil health, and structuring human landscapes that model nature's way.
Saturday, March 17, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
