Permaculture & Sikhi Gathering
Join us for an evening where the wisdom of Sikhi meets the common sense of Permaculture. We are gathering at the beautiful El Sobrante Gurdwara to cultivate community resilience, celebrate food sovereignty, and learn how to heal the Earth through sacred stewardship.
This is much more than a "permaculture workshop", this is a dynamic mutual aid experience of Sewa (selfless service) and Vand Chakko (sharing with the community).
✨ What to Expect
Permaculture in Action: Support and learn about the regenerative systems on the Gurdwara land.
The Sacred Loop: A hands-on look at the potential food composting and how to turn "waste" into life-giving soil.
Somatic Kirtan: Experience the meditative joy of devotional singing.
Langar & Connection: Share a delicious, free Punjabi vegetarian meal with the community.
Ecological Landscaping: Discover how native plants and pollinators create disaster-resilient ecosystems.
Inspiration & Impact
Sikhi: A Blueprint for Mutual Aid
Sikhi has provided a global model for systemic food sovereignty and disaster resilience for centuries. Through the practice of Langar, Gurdwaras act as hubs of mutual aid, ensuring that no one goes hungry regardless of their status. By integrating permaculture, we extend this care to the soil itself, ensuring the land remains a source of abundance for generations to come.
The Science of Regeneration
Carbon Sequestration: Transitioning to regenerative agriculture globally could sequester more than 100% of current annual CO2 emissions. (Rodale Institute)
Soil Health: Composting food waste can reduce landfill methane emissions while increasing the soil’s water retention by up to 20,000 gallons per acre for every 1% increase in organic matter.
Biodiversity: Ecological landscaping with native species supports 4x more pollinator diversity than conventional lawns, creating a natural buffer against local climate stressors.
Logistics & RSVP
RSVP: Please "be present" and visit www.karkincommons.com
Volunteer: We welcome hands for Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share.
Gurdwara Protocol: Out of respect for the sacred space, all guests are asked to cover their heads (scarves provided), remove their shoes, and dress modestly.