Hi there Permaculture folks -
I just wanted to officially get the word out that I will be
co-teaching a Permaculture Design course at SBCC this coming semester
(Thursdays from 2-5:20p). My co-instructors will be Mike Gonella
(head of SBCC Environmental Horticulture Dept.), in addition to
several local guest teachers. It will be offered through the
college itself (not adult ed.), and is cross-listed between the
Environmental Studies and Environmental Horticulture Depts. -- ENVS
210 and EH 210.
At this time, the course is not approved as an official PDC, but we
look forward to being able to offer a certificate-based course in the
near future. We will model this course after the format of a
PDC, however, and will include discussions of all the primary PDC
course topics in addition to a final group design project.
We are super excited to be offering this course through SBCC; we look
forward to interacting with what we expect to be a diverse group of
environmental studies and environmental horticulture students combined
with SB-area community members at large. The cost for this
50-hour course is under $40, so it will be accessible to many who
cannot afford most permaculture courses (thanks to Environmental
Studies Dept. Head, Adam Green, for facilitating the curriculum
approval process at SBCC and making this course offering
possible).
Regardless of your level of experience with permaculture, we would
love for you to come be a part of the first (inaugural) SBCC
Permaculture Class! The curriculum detail and weekly schedule is
coming together at this point, but I have not yet contacted everyone
whom I would like to involve as guest speakers/teachers. If you
feel you have something to contribute to the class, and would rather
pop in and share a bit than take the whole course, please let me know
soon.
However, I'd encourage you to sign up for the course if you can, since
we need a minimum of 20 students for the course to take place (maximum
30).
In case you don't know me, here's a little bit about how I came to
where I am...
- I'm a Goleta local
- earned my B.S. in Zoology at UC Davis and my M.S. in Ecology at the
U of Arizona
- experienced in ecological field work with birds, plants, and some
small mammals
- experienced with restoration ecology (locally) through Coal Oil
Point Reserve and SB Audubon
- taught intro bio, ecology, and environmental field studies at SBCC
from 2002-2005
- got involved with permaculture in 2004 through Margie and Wes, and
got my PDC at Occidental Arts and Ecology Center in 2005
- lived in SLC, Utah for past 2 years leading the permaculture program
(and the community forestry program) at a non-profit called
TreeUtah
- just moved back to town this summer and am excited to be involved in
the SB area permaculture goings-on again!
Pass the word, please, and feel free to distribute the attached flier
widely. Thanks for your time and energy,
Kendy Radasky
(961-9378)
kendyrad@verizon.net
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Permaculture Design Course*
at Santa Barbara City College
January 29th - May 21st, 2008
15 Thursdays, 2-5:20pm
Taught by Kendy Radasky and Mike Gonella (with guest teachers)
Permaculture is a design system that enables humans to interact in a
positive and regenerative way with our surroundings, as we consciously
create lifeways that focus on emulating natural patterns such as
diversity, connectivity, resilience, flow, and cycling.
Everyone can learn permaculture design principles and techniques and
apply them fruitfully to their lives including: students,
architects, massage therapists, homeowners, environmental/social
activists, medical professionals, teachers, retired people,
gardeners, dancers, and more!
Topics of this course will include: the philosophy and ethics of
permaculture, concepts and methods of design, pattern understanding,
ecological functions of soils and plants, relocalizing food
production, water harvesting systems, animal systems, natural
building, renewable energy, and building community connections (among
others).
Our goals with this course:
ˇ inclusive and empowering
ˇ breadth and depth
ˇ creative teaching styles (including
lots of group and hands-on activities)
ˇ affordable (~$40 including all SBCC
fees)
ˇ practice your skills to create your
own design
Join us in our efforts to create a more sustainable Earth Community -
sign up for SBCC's first Permaculture Design class. We look
forward to learning with you!
Enroll online at www.sbcc.edu or on the SBCC campus.
Course is cross-listed as Environmental Studies (ENVS) 210 (CRN #
59034) and Environmental Horticulture (EH) 210 (CRN # 59033).
* This is not currently a certificate-based (PDC) course.
Questions or problems? Contact Kendy Radasky at
kendyrad@verizon.net or 961-9378.
"Tell me, what is it that you plan to do with your one wild and
precious life?" -Mary Oliver
Hi there Permaculture folks -
I just wanted to officially get the word out that I will be
co-teaching a Permaculture Design course at SBCC this coming semester
(Thursdays from 2-5:20p). My co-instructors will be Mike Gonella
(head of SBCC Environmental Horticulture Dept.), in addition to
several local guest teachers. It will be offered through the
college itself (not adult ed.), and is cross-listed between the
Environmental Studies and Environmental Horticulture Depts. -- ENVS
210 and EH 210. At this time, the course is not approved as an
official PDC, but we look forward to being able to offer a
certificate-based course in the near future. We will model this
course after the format of a PDC, however, and will include
discussions of all the primary PDC course topics in addition to a
final group design project.
We are super excited to be offering this course through SBCC; we
look forward to interacting with what we expect to be a diverse group
of environmental studies and environmental horticulture students
combined with SB-area community members at large. The cost for
this 50-hour course is under $40, so it will be accessible to many who
cannot afford most permaculture courses (thanks to Environmental
Studies Dept. Head, Adam Green, for facilitating the curriculum
approval process at SBCC and making this course offering
possible).
Regardless of your level of experience with permaculture, we
would love for you to come be a part of the first (inaugural) SBCC
Permaculture Class! The curriculum detail and weekly schedule is
coming together at this point, but I have not yet contacted everyone
whom I would like to involve as guest speakers/teachers. If you
feel you have something to contribute to the class, and would rather
pop in and share a bit than take the whole course, please let me know
soon. However, I'd encourage you to sign up for the course if
you can, since we need a minimum of 20 students for the course to take
place (maximum 30).
In case you don't know me, here's a little bit about how I came
to where I am...
- I'm a Goleta local
- earned my B.S. in Zoology at UC Davis and my M.S. in Ecology at
the U of Arizona
- experienced in ecological field work with birds, plants, and
some small mammals
- experienced with restoration ecology (locally) through Coal Oil
Point Reserve and SB Audubon
- taught intro bio, ecology, and environmental field studies at
SBCC from 2002-2005
- got involved with permaculture in 2004 through Margie and Wes,
and got my PDC at Occidental Arts and Ecology Center in 2005
- lived in SLC, Utah for past 2 years leading the permaculture
program (and the community forestry program) at a non-profit called
TreeUtah
- just moved back to town this summer and am excited to be
involved in the SB area permaculture goings-on again!
Pass the word, please, and feel free to distribute the attached
flier widely. Thanks for your time and energy,
Kendy Radasky
(961-9378)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Permaculture Design Course*
at Santa Barbara City College
January 29th - May 21st, 2008
15 Thursdays, 2-5:20pm
Taught by Kendy Radasky and Mike Gonella (with guest
teachers)
Permaculture is a design system that enables humans to interact
in a positive and regenerative way with our surroundings, as we
consciously create lifeways that focus on emulating natural patterns
such as diversity, connectivity, resilience, flow, and cycling.
Everyone can learn permaculture design principles
and techniques and apply them fruitfully to their lives including:
students, architects, massage therapists, homeowners,
environmental/social activists, medical professionals, teachers,
retired people, gardeners, dancers, and more!
Topics of this course will include: the philosophy and
ethics of permaculture, concepts and methods of design, pattern
understanding, ecological functions of soils and plants, relocalizing
food production, water harvesting systems, animal systems, natural
building, renewable energy, and building community connections (among
others).
Our goals with this course:
ˇ inclusive and empowering
ˇ breadth and depth
ˇ creative teaching styles
(including lots of group and hands-on activities)
ˇ affordable (~$40 including all
SBCC fees)
ˇ practice your skills to create
your own design
Join us in our efforts to create a more sustainable Earth
Community - sign up for SBCC's first Permaculture Design class.
We look forward to learning with you!
Course is cross-listed as Environmental Studies (ENVS) 210
(CRN # 59034) and Environmental Horticulture (EH) 210 (CRN #
59033).
* This is not currently a certificate-based (PDC) course.
"Tell me, what is it that you plan to do with your one wild
and precious life?" -Mary Oliver
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