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The roster includes Paul Wheaton, heralded by Geoff Lawton as the Duke of Permaculture in 2012, serves as the host and a general permaculture expert. He is the founder of permies.com and a staunch advocate of Sepp Holzer’s methods. Beau Davidson shares his expertise on mycelium insulation, while Opalyn Rose offers insights into hugelkultur, spinning wheels, and apothecaries. Alan Booker imparts his knowledge on spring terraces, Austin Durant on food preservation, and Jim Juczak on log picnic tables and intentional community living. Lisa Orr and Chris Alvashere discuss the rocket kiln, Uncle Mud (Chris Mclellan) covers rocket technology and natural building, Samantha Lewis delves into animal husbandry, and Jacob Wustner talks bees. Additionally, Mike Haasl, who played a pivotal role in the creation of a shaving horse during the Permaculture Technology Jamboree, contributed to the practical applications of the discussed techniques.

The "Low Tech Tour" at Wheaton Labs is a 2-hour movie experience where viewers are taken on a journey through various sustainability and permaculture initiatives. Paul Wheaton, described as the lead Mad Scientist, showcases his experiments aimed at creating a world enriched by permaculture principles. The tour includes innovative techniques for growing food, such as hugelkultur and grey water systems, along with energy-efficient solutions like rocket stoves and solar dehydrators. Additionally, it features natural and energy-efficient living structures, including a rocket mass heated tipi and Wofatis—earth-sheltered homes that leverage natural materials for minimal heating and cooling. This educational tour spans over 300 acres of land dedicated to permaculture and homesteading experiments.

Beau Davidson's mycoinsulation recorded webinar discusses innovative uses of mushroom mycelium for insulation, DIY door construction, and crafting giant wooden hinges. It's designed to be engaging and party-like, or a "webinarty," as Beau terms it. Participants explore the practical aspects of growing mushrooms at nearly no cost, delving into suitable species and substrates, and embracing the trial-and-error process of homestead-scale biological research and development. The webinar also covers sustainable building techniques using Cross-Laminated Timber, Structural Insulated Panels, and other sustainable materials, all while considering the ethical implications of building materials and methods.

Alan Booker's recorded webinar focuses on the concept of the Spring Terrace, which is a feature related to the Permaculture Technology Jamboree at Wheaton Labs from the year 2022. The webinar includes a detailed explanation of how spring terraces operate, the specific conditions necessary for their creation, and how one can identify if those conditions exist in their own environment. Additionally, Alan Booker discusses the methods used to evaluate potential locations for spring terraces at Wheaton Labs, including boring for test cores and digging test trenches to assess sub-soil conditions. Furthermore, a small-scale demonstration of installing a spring terrace was conducted, and details about this process were also shared during the webinar.