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Permaculture Design Course Certificate Series- Fall 2010
LA's original permaculture course continues with the 10th production of the Permaculture Design Certificate Course!
One weekend a month for 6 months...
Calling all media and design professionals, educators, social workers,
land managers and more to join us on the first weekend of October
through March in and around Los Angeles for the training program that
offers simple Strategies for a Sustainable Society now...
"The future of sustainability is in our cities and towns. Urban neighborhoods are ideal for the promise and potentials of permaculture design. Our cities embody the greatest concentration of the social, intellectual and physical resources needed to create a sustainable system." L. Santoyo
Read the rest of the article Permaculture, Eco-urbanism and the Future of Sustainability .
A Certificate Course for Design Professionals, Land Managers & Homeowners
This course has something for everyone...
Using an ecosystems design approach, this course will teach you the possibilities of the practical and the profound. It will introduce you to the people and resources that will help you create a new ecosystem, one that goes beyond your home and garden and all the way out into your community.
Who Should Take This Course
For anyone serious about creating a sustainable future. Permaculture
Design touches on all aspects of life. It offers decision-making
protocols, based on nature, for problem-solving, critical thinking and
design.
The course will introduce you to new career ideas, home improvement projects and start you on the path to food, water and energy security. The Permaculture Design Course has truly transformed the lives and enhanced the careers of thousands of people around the world, including architects, developers, social workers, city planners, teachers, students, gardeners, landscapers, homeowners, business owners and others.
THE CURRICULUM
The A to Z of Sustainability! A more fun or informative course would be hard to find. Our text book, Permaculture: A Designer's Manual, by Bill Mollison, was once reviewed by Whole Earth saying "If information had density... this book would be a black hole!..."
The "hands-on learning" focus of the course will be the Design Team Exercises. Through lecture, video and group discussion you'll learn when, where and how to apply permaculture's principles and practices. In extra-curricular activities, you'll participate in experiential learning opportunities and work with your team to design a community project. Team projects are showcased on the final weekend of the course.
Course work includes 12 days of classes (be prepared for intensive note taking!), hands-on practicum, team design of a community project, final presentation and the infamous class Trade & Talent Show community celebration.
Note: This course may also be attended for less rigorous non-certification (no extra-curricular activities required).
See Course Outline
PART ONE
October 9/10 & November 6/7
Fire, Water, Earth & Air...
Introduction to Permaculture and Natural Pattern Understanding.
PART TWO
December 4/5 & January 8/9 -note: second weekend of the month
Food, Water, Shelter & Energy...
Designing & Building the Complete Home Ecosystem.
PART THREE
February 5/6 & March 5/6
Community & Green Business...
EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration.
TEACHING TEAM
Join veteran Permaculture Instructors and Internationally Acclaimed
Leaders in the Worldwide Sustainability Movement including...
REQUIRED READING
LOCATION
Venues will take us in and around Los Angeles County. You will be
notified of the location upon registration. Additional Field trips &
Hands-On Trainings will also be announced.
TIMES
10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday: the first weekend of October-March
CERTIFICATION
Certification of Completion of the Permaculture Design Trainee
Course is through the Permaculture Institute. Additional Certificate Fee
$25.00
Requirements include:
Upon successful completion of the course, Trainees are eligible for 2 year apprenticeship programs for Permaculture Designer Diploma from the Permaculture Institute.
TUITION
$250 non-refundable deposit required- Meals, Lodging & Transportation not included.
See the Application Guidelines for discounts, payment plans, trades and work trades. Teachers may apply for scholarship discounts.
SPONSORSHIP
Support our Permaculture Scholarship Fund! Tax-deductible gifts-in-kind and scholarship fund donations are welcome and honored.
Email us to inquire how your business or organization may benefit from contributing to the success of our programs.
For more info contact: info@earthflow.com or call (805) 459-0452