Welcome to our LINKS page! Here are many links to resources on various topics of interest to Kinstone including megalithic places, spirituality, natural building, permaculture, prairie & savanna plantings and regional information about Wisconsin Natural Resources. There is much to be learned in all of these areas. Enjoy!
Megalithic Places
Spirituality Resources
Websites:
Abbey of the Arts (online monastery)
The Christine Center, Willard, WI
Columcille Megalith Park, Bangor, PA
Franciscan Spirituality Center, Lacrosse, WI
Manitou Center, Winona, MN
Order of the Sacred Earth (Matthew Fox)
Authors:
Alan Watts Organization, The Works of Alan Watts
Natural Building Resources
Websites:
Build Naturally – website of Down To Earth Design by Sigi Koko, natural building designer/builder with cob, clay, and more
Cordwood Construction – website of Richard Flatau, cordwood expert, Merrill, WI
Cordwood Masonry – website of Rob Roy, cordwood expert, West Chazy, NY
Design Coalition – website of building team in Wisconsin specializing in Light Straw Clay construction
Whole Tree Construction – website of Roald Gundersen, specializing in building with whole trees
Click on the link below to get a list of BOOKS that have been helpful for various building projects at Kinstone.
Permaculture Resources
Websites:
The Permaculture Project – the website of Wayne Weiseman, Master Permaculture Designer for Kinstone
David Holgren’s website – cofounder of Permaculture
The Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA)
Permaculture Principles / Free Permaculture Resources page
Permaculture Research Institute Australia
Permaculture Research Institute – Planning for Permanence
Rosemary Morrow’s website – author of Earth User’s Guide to Permaculture and more
Free Articles/Books/Booklets/Writings:
Permaculture Beginner’s Guide by Graham Burnett
A Resource Book for Permaculture, by Lachlan McKenzie with Ego Lemos
Permaculture Two, by Bill Mollison’s (free download of entire book)
Essence of Permaculture, by David Holmgren (a summary of permaculture princicples detailed in his other writings)
There is a whole host of books, articles and PDFs about Permaculture that can be downloaded for FREE from HERE
Magazines:
Permaculture Magazine North America
Basic permaculture books:
- Earth users Guide to Permaculture, Rosemary Morrow
- Introduction to Permaculture, Bill Mollison
- Gaia’s Garden, Toby Hemenway
- The One Straw Revolution, Masanobu Fukuoka
Click on the link below to get a list of more great BOOKS about Permaculture, Design and Plants.
Prairie & Savanna Planting & Restoration
Websites:
Oak Savannas; providing tools for those restoring oak savanna in the midwest, USA
The Prairie Enthusiasts, education, protection, & restoration of prairies and savannas in the upper midwest, USA
Prairie Haven, Native Habitat Restoration in Western Wisconsin
Prairie Moon Nursery; specializing in native seeds and plants for gardening and restoration, outside of Winona, MN
Prairie Nursery; specializing in native seeds and plants, in Westfield, WI
Wisconsin: Resources for Natural Areas and Wildlife Refuges
Websites:
Genoa National Fish Hatchery, Genoa, WI
National Lakeshore, Scenic Trails, and Scenic Riverways, Wisconsin
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, Trempealeau, WI
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