Photo Gallery

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Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Stephen Bishop & Michael Pilarski Tree Planting - Sagle, ID, 4-4-81
This is the one photo we have from the first Northwest Permaculture Conference in Sagle, ID the weekend of April 3-5, 1981.

<p>Stephen Bishop & Michael Pilarski Tree Planting - Sagle, ID, 4-4-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Maritime Northwest Permaculture Conference, 5-9-81
Music and dance have been central to Northwest permaculture gatherings from the beginning.

<p>Maritime Northwest Permaculture Conference, 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Circle Dancing in the Sunshine - 5-9-81
Barbara Snyder, on the right in this photo, was one of the primary conference organizers. Michael Pilarski is in the back middle.

<p>Circle Dancing in the Sunshine - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Larry Korn, Keynote Speaker, 5-9-81
Larry Korn was the keynote speaker at both the Interior Region and Maritime Region permaculture conferences. He spoke on the potential for adapting Masanobu Fukuoka's natural farming philosophy and Bill Mollison's permaculture techniques to the Pacific Northwest.

<p>Larry Korn, Keynote Speaker, 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Anya Woestwin Talking with Larry Korn - 5-9-81
Anya Woestwin was one of the presenters at the Maritime Northwest Permaculture Conference and she compiled the Plant Species Index for the Tilth Association's book, "The Future Is Abundant," which was edited by Larry Korn.

<p>Anya Woestwin Talking with Larry Korn - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Tom Ward Native Plant Walk - 5-10-81
Tom Ward, one of Oregon's leading permaculture designers, led a native plant walk during the Maritime Permaculture Conference.

<p>Tom Ward Native Plant Walk - 5-10-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Anya Woestwin Plant Species Index Workshop - 5-9-81
Anya Woestwin presented her Plant Species Index during a workshop at the Maritime Northwest Permaculture Conference. The Index become one of the primary sections of the book, "The Future Is Abundant," which was published in July, 1982 by the Tilth Association.

<p>Anya Woestwin Plant Species Index Workshop - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Forest Shomer, Seeds Workshop - 5-9-81
Forest Shomer gave a presentation on seed selection, harvesting and preservation on a lovely spring day during the Maritime Permaculture Conference. Photo by Jan Kepley.

<p>Forest Shomer, Seeds Workshop - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Michael Pilarski Workshop on Trees & Shrubs - 5-9-81
Michael Pilarski shared his passion for restoring the Earth by planting more trees and shrubs with food for people and wildlife.

<p>Michael Pilarski Workshop on Trees & Shrubs - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Mike Maki Splitting Cedar Shakes - 5-9-81
Mike Maki was one of the organizers of the Northwest Permaculture Conferences and one of his passions was sharing practical skills, including how to split cedar shakes.

<p>Mike Maki Splitting Cedar Shakes - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Sego Jackson, Maritime Permaculture Conference - 5-9-81
Sego Jackson was one of the key organizers of the Northwest Permaculture Conferences. In 1983 he helped establish the Permaculture Institute of North America, which hosted the PINA successfully hosted the 2nd International Permaculture Conference in 1986, and started the Permaculture Activist Newsletter.

<p>Sego Jackson, Maritime Permaculture Conference - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Barbara Snyder & Michael Pilarski at the Registration Desk - 5-9-81
Barbara Snyder served on the Tilth Association staff in the early 1980s and she collaborated with Michael Pilarski on hosting the Northwest Permaculture Conferences. She was also the co-editor with Larry Korn and Mark Musick on Tilth's book, "The Future Is Abundant."

<p>Barbara Snyder & Michael Pilarski at the Registration Desk - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Mark Musick at the Maritime Northwest Permaculture Conference - 5-9-81
Mark Musick was the regional coordinator for the Tilth Association in the late 1970s and early 80s, and he assisted with organizing and documenting the Northwest Permaculture Conferences.

<p>Mark Musick at the Maritime Northwest Permaculture Conference - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Michael Pilarski at the Maritime Permaculture Conference - 5-9-81
Michael Pilarski was the primary organizer for the two Northwest Permaculture Conferences and has remained a leading light in the movement ever since.

<p>Michael Pilarski at the Maritime Permaculture Conference - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Books & Information Tables at the Permaculture Conference - 5-9-81
The sharing of ideas and information was one of the central themes of the Northwest Permaculture Conferences.

<p>Books & Information Tables at the Permaculture Conference - 5-9-81</p>

Source
WSU Library Special Collections
Conference
1981 Portland, Oregon

Children Planting a Tree - 5-9-81
During the Maritime Permaculture Conference children joined in planting trees as an expression of their hope for the future.

<p>Children Planting a Tree - 5-9-81</p>

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