And now for a few updates…

There are some really exciting things in the works here at Principia, and we would love to share them with you all!

First, Amelia has put up some beautiful pictures from our day of sheet mulching, so check them out under “Gallery.” More to come soon!

Also, Principia Permaculture Garden will be hosting a permaculture workshop sometime in early December. The plans are still in the works, but we are planning on about two hours of workshop and a 30 minute lunch thrown in there. Lunch will be provided by our friends at The Kitchen, a group on campus that makes delicious food that is vegan, organic, and local. If you liked the food at the sheet mulching event (or heard wonderful things about it), then you will love this food! Many of the members of the Permaculture Committee are also involved with The Kitchen, and they’ve become our go-to caterers. We will have more information about the workshop for you soon, so keep an eye out.

In other news, today is a celebratory day to kick off Principia’s sustainability minor Not only is this a wonderful opportunity for our campus to grow and learn more about sustainability in the classroom, but there are a bunch of events going on today to celebrate, including an entirely sustainable meal put on by Dining Services! Instead of putting out the usual fare provided by Sysco, Dining Services will provide a wholesome meal made with local, organic ingredients. I saw them making the apple crisp this morning, and it looks amazing:) Although Principia Perma was not able to provide them with any veggies yet, this meal will certainly be an example of wonderful things to come, the first of many sustainable dinners. Change is here, and it’s delicious!

-Jess