If you've been wanting to learn more about permaculture...and would like to learn more about Hawaii's own traditional farming, this might be the opportunity for you.
During this 2-week permaculture design certification course on Maui, you will walk in the footsteps of the Mahi 'ai, the native farmers. Learn about the world of
permaculture and the culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Observe the
principles that make ecological systems self-sustaining - within a
Hawaiian native cultural lens that offers a view into a more ancient
relationship with our environment. In addition to the foundations of
permaculture, the course will include a special focus on traditional
environmental knowledge (TEK), Hawaiian culture, and agricultural systems with Rev. M. Kalani Souza.
Here's a video about the Hale Akua Garden Farm:
Offered: January 22 - February 6
Location: Hale Akua Garden Farm, Maui
Instructors: Penny Livingston-Stark, John Valenzuela, and Brock Dolman
Special guests: Rev. M. Kalani Souza, Julie Stowell, Douglas Bullock, and members of the local permaculture community
The course will include practical information and hands-on training on
the whole-systems ecological design approach that a full permaculture
design curriculum has to offer. This includes how to design, plant,
maintain and harvest the abundance of a well-planned permaculture
garden in addition to cutting-edge ideas on renewable energy systems,
agroforestry, built structures, site planning, local community
economics and more.