EcoUrbanism and the Future of Sustainability

Permaculture Solutions in the time of Peak Oil/Energy Decline

http://www.earthflow.com/newcourses/index.shtml

Permaculture is the art and science that applies patterns found in nature to the design and construction of human and natural environments... The principles, strategies and techniques of Permaculture Design offer practical solutions for solving energy, food, water and shelter needs -but more importantly- it gives us the necessary skills for problem solving and teaches us invaluable methods for "solution multiplying."

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY

Homeowners, Land Managers and Design Professionals can learn simple and elegant ways to use practical green solutions -that save time, save money and saves the Earth's precious resources.

The Permaculture Design Course experience has truly transformed the lives and enhanced the careers of thousands of people around the world...

Reports from past students tell us they are able to add new qualifications to their resumes and to their firms' ability to offer new services to their clients. Real estate and development companies are able to better understand how to meet a public's growing concern for the environment and environmental regulations; homeowners have enjoyed creating front and backyard paradises that enrich their families lives and add value to their homes. Teachers have found new ways of integrating the art & science of Permaculture Design into their curriculum at all grade levels. College students are better able to direct their education, plan their careers and find their own right livelihoods...

Hey -there is no reason for anyone to miss out...

Contact EarthFlow Design Works for flexible and creative payment options -and it's only a one-weekend-a-month time commitment!

SECOND WEEKENDS OF:

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2005 & JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2006

Each PART has two weekends

Introduction to Permaculture and Natural Pattern Understanding

The first two weekends will cover an in-depth introduction to Permaculture Design & Ethics of Earth Care with a special presentation on reading the patterns of the landscape. A simple foundation for understanding indicators of sustainability and other patterns of the natural world. Students will learn to apply patterns found in nature to green-development and design.

Sustainable Resource Management, Building the Home Ecosystem.

The second part will focus on practical techniques for designing, remodeling & building The HomeEcosystem... a complete green home and garden. Also, alternative energy & fuels, restorative agriculture and natural building, as well as learning ancient techniques for earth stewardship and land restoration will be examined. Information intensive with resources, referrals and some hands on opportunities.

EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration

The final sessions will feature: community building & "creating a sense of place," patterns of human dynamics, intentional communities & eco-villages. We will also learn strategies for creating community-wide sustainability and methods for finding our own right-livelihoods.  Final Design Team presentations and awards.

Plus -Community Celebration with the infamous Trade and Talent show!

Join the finest gatherings of veteran Permaculture Teachers, renowned Designers and internationally acclaimed Educators and Leaders in the Worldwide Sustainability Movement...

Teaching Team is led by:

LARRY SANTOYO, Director, EarthFlow Design Works & The Center of Natural Design.

With very special guest instructors including:

TOBY HEMENWAY, Author, Gaia's Garden

SCOTT PITTMAN, Director, The Permaculture Institute,

-PLUS other local experts and guest speakers.

The Los Angeles Eco-Home  -an ongoing living research center that demonstrates ecological living in an urban environment. www.EcoHome.org

Materials & Applications -M&A is a research center dedicated to pushing new and under used ideas for landscape and architecture into view. http://www.emanate.org/

The Green Building Resource Center, a partnership between Global Green USA and the City of Santa Monica. http://www.globalgreen.org/gbrc/

Other venues will take us in and around Los Angeles.

Design Exercises, Observation Skills, Innovative Gardening, Natural Building, Sustainable Landscape Construction, Art in the Garden & More...

This course meets all requirements for Certification and also includes new and expanded material including:  Natural Building with Cob, Straw, Earthbags, Bamboo, Alternative Fuels, Human Dynamics, Deep Ecology, Eco-Urbanism, MicroVillage Development & More...

Each weekend is designed to build on what we have learned in the previous sessions -but any day can be easily attended on its own.  Full attendance is required for Certification.

$90.00 per day

$175.00 per weekend

$950.00 for all six weekends -Early Registration discount of $50 if paid before Sept 30.

Some payment plans and work-trade scholarships still available.

contact: worktrade@earthflow.com

Materials and other fees may apply.

For loan info contact the Permaculture Credit Union http://www.pcuonline.org/

805.459.0452

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Please send checks payable to:

Santoyo & Associates

793A Foothill Blvd. #130

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405