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Recycling the Flow of Energy: Composting Workshop

  • The Art and Ecology Studio 3728 Cross Creek Road Malibu, CA, 90265 United States (map)

Explore the principle of "recycling energy" in both visible and invisible structures of our lives. Kayla will facilitate this hands-on workshop that delves into the transformative power of composting, demonstrating how we can mirror this process in our internal landscapes. Jessica will lead the talk for you to learn the basics of composting for your home or garden while reflecting on how to compost emotional and mental energies in your daily life.

Kayla Amber is a dedicated student of the earth, deeply rooted in permaculture, herbalism, and ritual. Over the past eight years, she has learned from elders and plants alike, developing an approach to land stewardship that fosters biodiversity and interconnectedness. Her work in regenerative design is driven by a commitment to reimagining landscapes as thriving, self-sustaining ecosystems that nurture both people and the planet.

As an advocate for composting, Kayla views the process as a gateway to understanding closed-loop systems and embracing the cycles of decay and renewal. By transforming food scraps, cardboard, and organic matter into rich soil, she empowers individuals to take an active role in regeneration. She believes composting is not just about soil health—it is a practice that extends into all aspects of life, encouraging a deeper awareness of our impact and relationships.

Inspired by the philosophy of author Sophie Strand, Kayla sees soil-building as both an ecological and social act. She envisions a world where composting fosters not only fertile landscapes but also stronger communities, embracing the beauty of decay as a catalyst for growth. Through education and advocacy, she encourages others to return to the earth what has been gifted, cultivating a more regenerative and interconnected future.

A message from Kayla:

Hello all! I am Kayla Amber, I have been a student of the earth for the past 8 years, learning from our elders the

plants, through the disciplines of permaculture, herbalism and ritual. Permaculture has offered me a route back into

biodiverse community and a way of being within the world, intentionally entangled with the rest of the eco-system.

These practices have lead me home in so many ways, I am so delighted to support your journey into the world of

compost!

Learning to tend to compost can open your mind to closed loop systems and the tangible practice of becoming

intentionally entangled with the beings around you. Through turning food scrapes, card board and leaf litter into living

earth we are able to experience the abundance that can be built out of decay. Empowering yourself to be a part of the

cycle of regeneration opens your awareness to how these systems can be applied to all aspects of our life, a vital

process as we dream and plant seeds for our future.

One of my favorite authors, Sophie Strand has a saying “make me good soil” and refers to herself as a living compost

heap. It is my hope we can all hold this prayer, not only in our back yard or community compost bins but in our lives.

Can we collectively build fertile top soil and fertile grounds for social connection, can we dream forward a world where

we are ready and willing to be with the beauty and fertility of decay and the necessity of entangling our lives with our

human and non human neighbors. In tangible sense tending compost is simply returning to the earth what we have

been gifted. My hope with this work is that by learning to feed the earth through the practice of composting we can

embody these principles socially - letting what is ready to be released return to earth so we can grow forward together.

Time:12:00 - 3:00pm

Facilitators: Kayla, Jessica

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