Permaculture for Post-Helene Healing
Luke Costlow at 2025 Organic Growers School
Presented at the 2025 Organic Growers School Spring Conference
In the wake of the wind and water damage brought by Helene, our landscapes and communities face a turning point. In this class, Luke Costlow explores how permaculture principles offer a powerful framework for healing damaged ecosystems, rebuilding with intention, and creating long-term resilience.
Through real-world examples and an ecological lens, you'll learn to see storm debris, erosion, and disrupted land as invitations for regeneration—not just restoration. Whether you're a homeowner, grower, or land steward, this session invites you to shift perspective and act with purpose.
Topics include:
Interpreting post-disaster landscapes through permaculture design
Turning debris into resources
Slope stabilization and erosion control strategies
Designing for resilience in the face of future disturbances