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  • - In this introductory online workshop, former Houstonian and permaculture practitioner Mickey Kleinhenz will share how integrated permaculture principles are brought to life at Rainbow Bridge Permaculture Farm in Hawai‘i. Participants will be guided through the foundations of integrated systems thinking, exploring how ecological design, social structures, and community culture can be woven into a resilient whole.

    - Drawing from the experiences at Rainbow Bridge, Mickey will explore how small-and-slow growth, cooperative leadership, relational permaculture, and social permaculture practices shape the rhythms of intentional community life. Attendees will see how patterns-to-details thinking influences land stewardship, food systems, communication, shared labor, and community agreements, while nurturing a participatory culture grounded in shared reciprocity and trust.

    Gain a deeper understanding of how permaculture principles transition from theory to daily practice, and how intentional relationship-building and healthy culture creation can support thriving communities, neighborhoods, organizations, and collaborative projects in your region.

    - About Mickey Kleinhenz: Beekeeper, Land Manager, Work trade Director, Permaculture Designer, Arborist, Nurseryman, Machine Operator, Head Gardener, and Food Forest steward at Rainbow Bridge. Mickey holds a degree in Horticulture and a master's in landscape architecture from Louisiana State University. He enjoys collecting and learning about new plants and contributing to the canvas that is Rainbow Bridge in Ninole, Hawai’i.

    - The Rainbow Bridge intentional community is a nonprofit organization that fosters human connection, ecological stewardship, and community resilience through hands-on education in regenerative living, natural building, and collaborative land-based work. Learn more about their work and upcoming programs here: www.rainbowbridgehawaii.com
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In Support of Urban Harvest, Inc.
Urban Harvest cultivates thriving communities through gardening and access to healthy, local food. We are improving the lives, soil, and plates of​ all Houstonians through: 

ORGANIC GARDENING & NUTRITION EDUCATION
Urban Harvest Classes teach and promote the benefits of organic gardening, ecological land management, and healthy food choices. In schools, our Garden Educators teach children about nature and the origins of their food through hands-on, experiential learning. 

HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS
Through Double Up Houston, Urban Harvest is making fresh, healthy food accessible and affordable for all. Double Up Houston provides SNAP (formerly food stamps) beneficiaries with double the amount of fresh produce for every dollar spent at markets and farm stands across Houston.

COMMUNITY GARDENS
With a network of over 160 edible gardens throughout the Greater Houston area, it's easy to get involved in a garden near you. Urban Harvest provides affiliate gardens with volunteer engagement and workdays; seed and plant distributions; and, free education opportunities to help each garden become long-lasting and well-established for the community it serves.

FARMERS MARKETS
Get to know your farmer at Urban Harvest's Farmers Markets. Here, you will find the freshest farm and artisanal products, each grown, raised, and made within 180 miles of Houston. What’s more, your food dollars stay in the local economy.

Urban Harvest Farmers Market
2752 Buffalo Speedway
Every Saturday; 8am - noon

Mobile Market
Click here for locations.