WPC Spotlight: Permaculture Merit Badges — Register today!

August 5, 2024

At the end of August, the Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence will be held at LTI. The heart of this event is sessions led by a group of facilitators on topics ranging from basket-making to agroforestry. Today, we’re highlighting “Permaculture Merit Badges,” facilitated by Mike Haasl. Permaculture Merit Badges This session will introduce a merit badge program … More WPC Spotlight: Permaculture Merit Badges — Register today!

Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence at LTI

July 16, 2024

We are excited to announce that the Low Technology Institute will be hosting the 2024 Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence, August 23–25. This weekend event will bring together people from around the region for classes, discussions, socializing, good food, and more. Sessions Sessions are the core of the weekend. This year, topics range widely, from hands-on classes … More Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence at LTI

Upcoming Workday — Hand-Harvesting Wheat and Rye, Jul. 13, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Free (donations welcome)

July 9, 2024

We’ve been growing and processing wheat and rye by hand for a few years. This weekend, we will harvest it using scythes and sickles.  Then it has to get tied into sheaves and stood up in shocks to dry. Once dry, it has to be threshed to remove the grains from the heads, and then … More Upcoming Workday — Hand-Harvesting Wheat and Rye, Jul. 13, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Free (donations welcome)

Help! Workday at LTI.

May 1, 2024

Things have been quiet online here at lowtechinstitute.org but we’ve been busy in the real world. If you’ve been missing the podcast, blog updates, and videos, consider coming out this weekend to help us shift building materials around and catch up with us and new friends. Saturday, 9a-12p at LTI. “Think of it as one … More Help! Workday at LTI.

Build Birdhouse for Fewer Garden Insects — Open Workshop, April 6, Prices Vary (Register by Mar. 31)

March 18, 2024

One way to reduce the insect load in your garden is to attract birds that eat them (subscribe to our blog, below, and keep an eye out for our species-by-species breakdown). We will be holding an open workshop for folks to come and build take-home birdhouses for finch, wren, chickadee, nuthatch, house wrens, blue birds, … More Build Birdhouse for Fewer Garden Insects — Open Workshop, April 6, Prices Vary (Register by Mar. 31)

Slides from WI Garden Expo Presentations

February 12, 2024

This weekend Scott gave three presentations at the Wisconsin Garden Expo. This event, attended by thousands, brings together gardeners, educators, entertainers, and vendors for a fun weekend centered around gardening. Below are the slides for each presentation with a short description. The audio of the first two presentations will be available through our podcast in … More Slides from WI Garden Expo Presentations