Koreen Brennan
@koreen.bsky.social
Permaculturist, President Permaculture Institute of North America, Growpermaculture.com, Weregenerate.earth, #Permaculture, #systemsthinking, #communitybuilder, #climateresilience, #climatesolutions, #climateadaptation, #regenerativefarm
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October 31, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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What if your yard could feed you,
bring more beauty and peace, and even take care of
itself? 🌱🌳
That’s the magic of a food forest.
#Permaculture #FoodForest #GrowYourOwnFood
#RegenerativeLiving #SustainableGardening
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bring more beauty and peace, and even take care of
itself? 🌱🌳
That’s the magic of a food forest.
#Permaculture #FoodForest #GrowYourOwnFood
#RegenerativeLiving #SustainableGardening
youtube.com/shorts/eLuRb...
Benefits of a Food Forest
YouTube video by Grow Permaculture
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October 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
What if your yard could feed you,
bring more beauty and peace, and even take care of
itself? 🌱🌳
That’s the magic of a food forest.
#Permaculture #FoodForest #GrowYourOwnFood
#RegenerativeLiving #SustainableGardening
youtube.com/shorts/eLuRb...
bring more beauty and peace, and even take care of
itself? 🌱🌳
That’s the magic of a food forest.
#Permaculture #FoodForest #GrowYourOwnFood
#RegenerativeLiving #SustainableGardening
youtube.com/shorts/eLuRb...
If you ever thought, “I’d love to grow food, but I don’t have the time”, #Permaculture is for you.
Less upkeep. More harvest. More time for everything else.
Our self-paced online course starts Oct 14 — the same hands-on learning as in person, just built for real life.
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Less upkeep. More harvest. More time for everything else.
Our self-paced online course starts Oct 14 — the same hands-on learning as in person, just built for real life.
courses.growpermaculture.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
If you ever thought, “I’d love to grow food, but I don’t have the time”, #Permaculture is for you.
Less upkeep. More harvest. More time for everything else.
Our self-paced online course starts Oct 14 — the same hands-on learning as in person, just built for real life.
courses.growpermaculture.com
Less upkeep. More harvest. More time for everything else.
Our self-paced online course starts Oct 14 — the same hands-on learning as in person, just built for real life.
courses.growpermaculture.com
We love teaching people to grow food forests.
growpermaculture.com
#permaculture #foodforest #agriculture #gardening #vegetablegardening
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#permaculture #foodforest #agriculture #gardening #vegetablegardening
September 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
We love teaching people to grow food forests.
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#permaculture #foodforest #agriculture #gardening #vegetablegardening
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#permaculture #foodforest #agriculture #gardening #vegetablegardening
Would so like to see more of this in US cities.
“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
Copenhagen has taken bicycle commuting to a whole new level
Cycling has been a part of that good life in Copenhagen for decades. In recent years, it has enjoyed yet another unfathomable surge in popularity — taken to the next level thanks to constantly improvi...
www.latimes.com
August 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Would so like to see more of this in US cities.
This is more than true of me. I tend to walk miles more each day when I'm in a walkable city than I do when I'm in a car-centric city. I will walk places I don't even need to go just because I can.
"Moving from a less walkable (25th percentile) city to a more walkable city (75th percentile) increased walking by 1,100 daily steps, on average. These changes hold across different genders, ages and body mass index values, and are sustained over 3 months."
Countrywide natural experiment links built environment to physical activity
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
August 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
This is more than true of me. I tend to walk miles more each day when I'm in a walkable city than I do when I'm in a car-centric city. I will walk places I don't even need to go just because I can.
Most of the world has been experiencing days like this at some point or other, more and more frequently. This is excellent advice.
days like today are a great reminder that portland should be
a) planting as many shade-giving, low water trees as possible
b) setting annual targets for depaving asphalt
c) expediting getting heat pumps into homes, especially for seniors/others vulnerable
d) not spending billions to widen a freeway
a) planting as many shade-giving, low water trees as possible
b) setting annual targets for depaving asphalt
c) expediting getting heat pumps into homes, especially for seniors/others vulnerable
d) not spending billions to widen a freeway
August 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Most of the world has been experiencing days like this at some point or other, more and more frequently. This is excellent advice.
What to feed chickens?
Downloadable infographic --> growpermaculture.com/chickenfood/
#chickens #farming #gardening
Downloadable infographic --> growpermaculture.com/chickenfood/
#chickens #farming #gardening
August 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
What to feed chickens?
Downloadable infographic --> growpermaculture.com/chickenfood/
#chickens #farming #gardening
Downloadable infographic --> growpermaculture.com/chickenfood/
#chickens #farming #gardening
We are currently seeking case studies and evidence-based solutions for flooding, including ecological, flood-resistant green building, recovery from toxic exposure and mold, soil recovery, and prevention/mitigation. This piece explains more about our project. open.substack.com/pub/permalif...
Designing for Resilience
Exciting New Project
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August 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We are currently seeking case studies and evidence-based solutions for flooding, including ecological, flood-resistant green building, recovery from toxic exposure and mold, soil recovery, and prevention/mitigation. This piece explains more about our project. open.substack.com/pub/permalif...
I've been working on compiling manuals for regenerative disaster management for a few months now, with a couple of organizations. We're having a free online summit Aug 18-23 on this important topic. If you're interested in this topic, hope to see you there! pina.in/summit_disas...
Summit_Disaster Regeneration Summit 2025 | Permaculture Institute of North America
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July 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I've been working on compiling manuals for regenerative disaster management for a few months now, with a couple of organizations. We're having a free online summit Aug 18-23 on this important topic. If you're interested in this topic, hope to see you there! pina.in/summit_disas...
Feeling it in West Central Florida currently. We've had less rain for a year now too, not good for the orchard on my farm.
How is climate change making our summer worse? This.
Florida temps are above average—now 3-5x more likely in late July due to human-created heat-trapping pollution.
Oppressive humidity? From an unnaturally hot Gulf, made 20-40x more likely by the same
📊 @climatecentral.org's Climate Shift Index
Florida temps are above average—now 3-5x more likely in late July due to human-created heat-trapping pollution.
Oppressive humidity? From an unnaturally hot Gulf, made 20-40x more likely by the same
📊 @climatecentral.org's Climate Shift Index
July 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Feeling it in West Central Florida currently. We've had less rain for a year now too, not good for the orchard on my farm.
There are so many excellent reasons to focus on microgrids to provide our energy needs. This is just one of a long list of ways microgrids create more resilience.
July 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There are so many excellent reasons to focus on microgrids to provide our energy needs. This is just one of a long list of ways microgrids create more resilience.
We need to start building for the actual weather. Bonus, far less toxic and has fire and earthquake resistance, looks and feels great.
20,2°C inside the strawhouse
30°C outside with a quick look on the green roof
30°C outside with a quick look on the green roof
July 2, 2025 at 3:32 AM
We need to start building for the actual weather. Bonus, far less toxic and has fire and earthquake resistance, looks and feels great.
Reposted by Koreen Brennan
The researchers concluded that “parents using active transport modes (walking or biking) consistently report healthier body mass index values, higher life satisfaction, greater travel satisfaction, and better academic performance in their children.”
ssti.us/2025/06/30/f...
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For better mental health, researchers recommend walking and biking
Staying grounded and mentally fit can be challenging these days. While some people turn to meditation or self-medication, a large and growing body of research points to a simpler solution: walkable ne...
ssti.us
July 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The researchers concluded that “parents using active transport modes (walking or biking) consistently report healthier body mass index values, higher life satisfaction, greater travel satisfaction, and better academic performance in their children.”
ssti.us/2025/06/30/f...
ssti.us/2025/06/30/f...
This series is packed with info that is relevant to anybody affected by weather. We've been silo'ed to the point where it's hard to evaluate what's important but understanding weather and other planetary indicators has never been more important. This helps!
The 💯-hour Weather and Climate Livestream is now available on YouTube! Head to www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcWR... to rewatch your favorite talks, catch up on the parts you missed, and learn how you can help Save America's Forecasts. And there's still time to call your reps at wclivestream.com/act
The 100-Hour Weather & Climate Livestream, Part 1
YouTube video by The Weather & Climate Livestream
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June 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This series is packed with info that is relevant to anybody affected by weather. We've been silo'ed to the point where it's hard to evaluate what's important but understanding weather and other planetary indicators has never been more important. This helps!
My outdoor recreation is mostly free - taking care of a few acres of land; a food forest, gardens, wild areas, and documenting native flora and fauna on INaturalist and elsewhere. So much fun! Also love hiking/kayaking. Glad to see this trend, hopefully will lead to more stewardship!
In 2023, in the United States, the outdoor recreation economy outpaced every other sector in growth. It accounts for a total of 2.3% of total US Gross Domestic Product (GDP), ($639.5 billion.)
#protectpubliclands
#BigBeautifulBill
Credit: US Bureau of Economic Analysis
#protectpubliclands
#BigBeautifulBill
Credit: US Bureau of Economic Analysis
June 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
My outdoor recreation is mostly free - taking care of a few acres of land; a food forest, gardens, wild areas, and documenting native flora and fauna on INaturalist and elsewhere. So much fun! Also love hiking/kayaking. Glad to see this trend, hopefully will lead to more stewardship!
US total capacity is 1.3TW.
MAJOR MILESTONE 🏆 China's installed capacity of solar has now reached 1TW☀️
It's an astonishing achievement, and seemingly accelerating. 92GW were commissioned in May 2025 alone 😮 By contrast, total UK solar capacity is just over 20GW.
Just amazing.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/06/23/c...
It's an astonishing achievement, and seemingly accelerating. 92GW were commissioned in May 2025 alone 😮 By contrast, total UK solar capacity is just over 20GW.
Just amazing.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/06/23/c...
China hits 1 TW solar milestone
China’s solar power capacity has surpassed 1 TW, marking a historic milestone as the country accelerates its energy transition. Around 92 GW of new PV systems were installed in China in May alone, but...
www.pv-magazine.com
June 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
US total capacity is 1.3TW.
Learn the Do's and Do Nots of how to invite pollinators into your garden!
These little guys are vital to a thriving ecosystem. Please read my latest newsletter and help them out.
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These little guys are vital to a thriving ecosystem. Please read my latest newsletter and help them out.
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Using Flowers to Create a Healthier Garden
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June 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Learn the Do's and Do Nots of how to invite pollinators into your garden!
These little guys are vital to a thriving ecosystem. Please read my latest newsletter and help them out.
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These little guys are vital to a thriving ecosystem. Please read my latest newsletter and help them out.
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Simple living is massively therapeutic. Getting rid of crap feels wonderful. Living for relationships, appreciating the bounty of nature, feeds our souls. As opposed to consuming endless streams of literally toxic crap - microplastics are making us stupid, as a race. bit.ly/4kNPSHX
Technophilia: The Mental Illness Behind Civilisational Collapse
The Civilisational Lie Series
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June 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Simple living is massively therapeutic. Getting rid of crap feels wonderful. Living for relationships, appreciating the bounty of nature, feeds our souls. As opposed to consuming endless streams of literally toxic crap - microplastics are making us stupid, as a race. bit.ly/4kNPSHX
There are so many examples of superior building technology used in other cultures over centuries, when looked at from a sustainable/regenerative point of view.
We think we are inventing the #circularEconomy?
This Japanese wooden temple (no nails!) has been sequstering that carbon in the wood for 1400 years, and is even earthquake-safe.
It does need to be refurbished every 300 years...
This Japanese wooden temple (no nails!) has been sequstering that carbon in the wood for 1400 years, and is even earthquake-safe.
It does need to be refurbished every 300 years...
June 15, 2025 at 3:32 AM
There are so many examples of superior building technology used in other cultures over centuries, when looked at from a sustainable/regenerative point of view.
Learn how to heal the earth, grow more food with less effort, and get more fulfillment from your life.
Enrolling for our Sept #Permaculture Design Course. Online or in person in Florida for a life-changing experience.
Early bird discounts available!
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Enrolling for our Sept #Permaculture Design Course. Online or in person in Florida for a life-changing experience.
Early bird discounts available!
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June 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Learn how to heal the earth, grow more food with less effort, and get more fulfillment from your life.
Enrolling for our Sept #Permaculture Design Course. Online or in person in Florida for a life-changing experience.
Early bird discounts available!
courses.growpermaculture.com
Enrolling for our Sept #Permaculture Design Course. Online or in person in Florida for a life-changing experience.
Early bird discounts available!
courses.growpermaculture.com
Join us tomorrow 1pm EST for live discussion:
🌿 Discover How to Live More Sustainably—Wherever You Are
🌿 Learn Practical Tools for Growing Healthy Food & Building Soil
🌿 Learn to Create Abundance with Less Work
🌿 Take Steps Toward a More Purposeful, Connected Life
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🌿 Discover How to Live More Sustainably—Wherever You Are
🌿 Learn Practical Tools for Growing Healthy Food & Building Soil
🌿 Learn to Create Abundance with Less Work
🌿 Take Steps Toward a More Purposeful, Connected Life
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Introduction to Permaculture
Explore how to design gardens that work with Nature, not against her. Learn how to grow your own food, reduce waste, and live sustainably
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May 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Join us tomorrow 1pm EST for live discussion:
🌿 Discover How to Live More Sustainably—Wherever You Are
🌿 Learn Practical Tools for Growing Healthy Food & Building Soil
🌿 Learn to Create Abundance with Less Work
🌿 Take Steps Toward a More Purposeful, Connected Life
www.eventbrite.com/e/introducti...
🌿 Discover How to Live More Sustainably—Wherever You Are
🌿 Learn Practical Tools for Growing Healthy Food & Building Soil
🌿 Learn to Create Abundance with Less Work
🌿 Take Steps Toward a More Purposeful, Connected Life
www.eventbrite.com/e/introducti...
Reposted by Koreen Brennan
I honestly don’t see why air filters in every single classroom that doesn’t have effective air filtration in the architecture isn’t a no-brainer at this point.
Air filters in classrooms reduce sick days by more than 10 per cent
Putting air filters in classrooms seems to boost student attendance, which may be due to them reducing levels of air pollution, pollen, pathogens or all three
www.newscientist.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I honestly don’t see why air filters in every single classroom that doesn’t have effective air filtration in the architecture isn’t a no-brainer at this point.
Heads up -- today and tomorrow (April 30) are the last days to get the best price on our #Permaculture Design Course, in person in Florida.
We need positive change now more than ever. Come learn the skills to grow your own food sustainably & be part of the growing solution.
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We need positive change now more than ever. Come learn the skills to grow your own food sustainably & be part of the growing solution.
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April 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Heads up -- today and tomorrow (April 30) are the last days to get the best price on our #Permaculture Design Course, in person in Florida.
We need positive change now more than ever. Come learn the skills to grow your own food sustainably & be part of the growing solution.
growpermaculture.com
We need positive change now more than ever. Come learn the skills to grow your own food sustainably & be part of the growing solution.
growpermaculture.com