Please join Barbara Bosson and Sara Nichols for the next gathering of Los Angeles Bioneers, people dedicated to re-imagining the future of our planet. Bioneers are biological pioneers who are working with nature to heal nature and ourselves. What: Permaculture Design:the development of sustainable, self-sufficient, agricultural ecosystems intended to mimic the systems found in nature. Who: Joan Stevens.

In witnessing countless applications from gardening to architecture to business models, permaculture design combines Joan's appreaciation for practicality with her love of nature. Joan's permaculture skill set is informed by her academic training in ethnobotany, ecology and microbiology. In permaculture, she has studied with the best designers and teachers on the West Coast, including Earthflow Designs and Larry Santoyo, with whom she has been teaching and studying for many years.

Joan has dedicated her life to transforming the relationship that people have to the planet. A high school teacher by day, Joan teaches yoga and permaculture as well. Her mission is to build an Eden on Earth for future generations, a world of renewable home-scale energy systems, rainwater catchment from every roof, edible trees lining our streets, gardens throughout people's yards, and neighbors sharing the fruits of the harvest with each other.

*From Pico, turn south onto 17th St. which takes you directly into the parking garage for which you must pay $5. HSS is the next building east of the parking garage. There is on street parking too.