{"product_id":"designing-a-natural-pond","title":"Designing a Natural Pond","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eYour instructor\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is taught by Andrew Mathis, a permaculture educator and practitioner in the Fredericton area. Andrew has designed and implemented a natural pond on his own property, which he has been showing as part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simasrootsandfruits.ca\/pages\/food-forest-tour\" title=\"https:\/\/simasrootsandfruits.ca\/pages\/food-forest-tour\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNB Food Forest Tour\u003c\/a\u003e since 2024!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin us for a hands-on pond design workshop hosted at an established backyard pond that is a natural pond - one that doesn't require filters or pumps, and relies on natural processes to stay clear. This immersive day blends visioning, ecological design, and practical construction advice to help you confidently plan a pond that is beautiful, functional, and alive.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re dreaming of a biodiversity haven, a natural swimming pond, irrigation storage, or a multi-use water feature for recreation and resilience, this workshop will guide you from inspiration to implementation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat You’ll Leave With:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - A clear vision for your own pond\u003cbr\u003e - Practical sizing and budget tools\u003cbr\u003e - Ecological understanding of ponds\u003cbr\u003e - Design confidence\u003cbr\u003e - Inspiration from a lived example\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCome learn how to design a pond that invites life in, cools your summers, supports biodiversity, and becomes the heart of a landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen: May 23rd, 9 am - 4 pm (bring your own lunch)\u003cbr\u003eWhere: Durham Bridge (20 min north of Fredericton, address to be shared upon registration)\u003cbr\u003eCost: $135\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sima's Roots and Fruits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51270745620768,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4631\/0176\/files\/PXL_20240705_145308426.jpg?v=1772200599","url":"https:\/\/simasrootsandfruits.ca\/products\/designing-a-natural-pond","provider":"Sima's Roots and Fruits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}