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RMCLE Garden Kiva Project |
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The
Emergence to the future Fifth World has begun.
It is being made by the humble people
of little
nations, tribes, and racial minorities.
You can read this in the earth itself.
Plant forms from previous worlds
are beginning to spring up as seeds.
This could
start a new study of botany
if people were wise enough to read them.
The same
kinds of seeds are being planted
in the sky as stars.
The same
kinds of seeds are being planted
in our hearts.
All these are the same,
depending how
you look at them.
That is what
makes the Emergence
to the next, Fifth World.
Excerpted
from: Book of the Hopi
Frank Waters; pg. 334.
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The
Garden Kiva Project recalls Indigenous wisdom where the natural energies and
temperature stability of the Earth herself were utilized for living, storage
and ceremonial purposes. The western kivas, or ceremonial structures, are often rectangular in ground plan. The dimensions are about 12-1/2 by 25 feet, the ceiling being 5-1/2 to 8 feet above the floor, slightly higher in the middle and with a raised entrance |
Vision
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Create
an inspirational growing environment cradled in natural Earth for the purpose of
helping to produce food and medicinal crops while re-establishing ancestral
(heirloom) seed varieties.
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Work as
co-creators in imbuing plants and their resulting seed progeny with energy of
Life
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Contribute
to biodiversity and Food Sovereignty
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Experiment
with ways to minimize energy and resource expenditures in hot, radiant climates
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Experiment
with protected growing practices and techniques
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Incorporate
knowledge gained, hands-on learning and applications into Educational
Curriculum to be shared with others.
The Walipini
Greenhouse as a Model
Based on
design by Brigham Young University
***Click walipini.pdf for
full specification (about 3MB)***
Brigham Young
University has created an interesting design for an Earth sheltered growing
environment greenhouse.
Features
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Extends
down into the Earth approximately 6-8 feet
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Uses
Northern berm and earthen wall
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Slant
roof insulated
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Soil
floor
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Endwall
entry doors for access and ventilation
Can include
gutters and interior barrels for rainwater catchment
Full
description, details and building plans can be seen here walipini.pdf (about
3MB)
Approach To Project
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Create awareness
of Garden Kiva Project in school and Permaculture community soliciting feedback
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Create
specific design for prototype size 8 x 16 x 8
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Create
material list and construction plan
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Invite
those interested to contribute time and resources to build-out
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Order
and stage materials for build-out
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Create
and make available construction schedule and work days
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Excavate
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Build
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Consecrate
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Create
experimental planting projects
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Obtain
planting materials and supplies
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Create
and make available planting project schedules and work days
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Begin
planting projects
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Document
and communicate project results to those interested
Location:
Robert Muller Center For Living Ethics grounds, Fairview Texas
www.centerforlivingethics.org
Project Contacts:
Terry Woodward - terryw@centerforlivingethics.org
RMCLE Community Development Coordinator
Rachel Lueke - rlueke@ntsos.org
NTSOS Principal
In
cooperation with...
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NTSOS
Permaculture Life
Regeneration Projects |
