Talks by Michael Judd
Principle designer/founder of Ecologia, Edible & Ecological Landscapes, author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist and For the Love of Paw Paws. Michael Judd is a well known and enjoyed speaker, noted for enthusiastic and clear presentations on a host of subjects surrounding edible and ecological landscapes. Presenter for U.S. Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, Monticello Harvest Festival, NOFA – Northeast Organic Farmers Association, and a guest on popular radio such as A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach, NPR, and a host of podcasts revolving around edible landscaping, gardening and permaculture.
Sample topics:
- Edible Landscaping
- Practical Permaculture
- Soil Building & Rain Water Harvesting
- Growing Gourmet Mushrooms Outdoors
- Natural Fruit Growing – Uncommon Fruits and Care
- Food Forest/Agroforestry Design
- All About Paw Paws
- Herb Spirals
- Earthen Ovens
- Hugelkultur Beds
- Edible Architecture – Espalier & Trellis Design
- Nuts!
- Natural Building
- Green Burial
Presentations can be tailored from 30 minutes to three hours and include colorful slides that share the how-to and real life examples of landscape design and care. Webinar options available. For fees and scheduling please contact info@ecologiadesign.
Prior Talks
- Smithsonian, Earth Optimism
- U.S. Botanic Garden, D.C.
- NOFA – Northeast Organic Farming Association
- Audubon Naturalist Society
- Heritage Harvest festival at Monticello
- Mother Earth News Fair
- Rutgers University
Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist, and For the Love of PawPaws.
Michael lives with his family on a permaculture haven nestled along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland. The Judd’s haven consists of 25 acres of mixed woodlands, food forests, gardens, and a nursery designed for experimentation and education.
Smithsonian Earth Optimism Festival
After a two-year hiatus, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer,
June 22–27 and June 30–July 4.
The featured programs this year are “Earth Optimism × Folklife: Inspiring Conservation Communities”
Michael Judd is participating in the “Livelihoods and Landscapes” session on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET.
People around the world are restoring animals, plants, and trees in their landscapes and seascapes for future generations, and, in doing so, are finding creative ways to make a living.
Hear from visionaries and change makers from the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Africa, and the United States.
“Earth Optimism shows us how to find hope in the face of odds that might seem overwhelming. It reminds us that change happens when we focus on what works—when we collaborate to find solutions and celebrate our successes.”
Panelists:
• Julie Robinson, Belize Program Director, The Nature Conservancy
• Michael Judd, Founder, Ecologia; SilvoCulture
• Philip Karp, Citizen Scientist / Ocean Advocate
• Semi Lotawa, Co-Founder and Operations Manager, Rise Beyond the Reef
• Delphin Mukira, Chief Program Officer, Maa Trust
To learn more visit https://festival.si.edu
Handles: @SmithsonianFolklife (FB, IG, YT), @SmithsonianFolk (Twitter)
Official Hashtag: #2022Folklife
Posted In: Edible and Ecological Landscape Design