Terrell House Permaculture Living and Learning Center
The Terrell House Permaculture Living and Learning Center supports a small resident community, various educational events, and a community garden. The garden was created while keeping permaculture principles in mind and incorporates a smaller pollinator garden. Terrell House was constructed in the 1980’s as an experimental structure combining artistic vision and energy efficiency by Professor Carroll F. Terrell. Terrell House strives to uphold a supportive environment, affordable housing, educational opportunities related to food production and preservation, outreach, and community building guided by the principles of permaculture. Residents strive to oversee project, household, and program responsibilities through collaborative meetings and clear communication. Terrell House provides hands-on learning opportunities and collaborative research projects to many academic departments. It has also pursued partnerships with the Edith Patch Center at Braeside, UMaine’s Cooperative Extension, and student organizations such as the Environmental Studies Coalition, Graduate Student Government, Green Team, SagE, and SEAD. Both visitors and volunteers are encouraged to get involved by participating in potlucks, skill share meetings, workshops, permablitzes, and community gardening activities. Contact UMaine’s Office of Sustainability at 207-581-1571 or sustainability@maine.edu for more information. Terrell House is located at 491A College Ave, Orono, ME, 04473.
