[Lapg] Permaculture course at Lakota Reservation, Pine Ridge

[Cory Brennan]

Sept 11-Sept 27, 2009 
Permaculture design course offered at Pine Ridge Lakota reservation in South Dakota. World-recognized
certification course covers sustainable living systems design for all
landscapes, circumstances and climates. Learn how to create sustainable
food systems, water harvesting, built environments, economies,
communities and more. Gain these essential skills in a Native American
context, a very unique opportunity. The Oglala Lakota tribe has a rich
history and Pine Ridge reservation is at the center of it with Wounded
Knee and other key historical sites. In addition to the 72 hour
certification course, workshops will be offered by tribal members on
appropriate technologies, tribal history and native practices and there
will be field trips to view sustainable projects and other aspects of
the reservation.  
The course is appropriate for those
seeking to apply permaculture practices in their own lives or in their
communities in diverse ways, as well providing a foundation for those
intending to teach permaculture and/or provide professional design and
consulting services.    Instructor will be Warren Brush
who is a permaculture designer and educator in North America and
Africa, founder of True Nature Design, and co-founder of Quail Springs
Learning Oasis and Permaculture Farm and Trees for Children.   PERMACULTURE
is a conscious design system based on how natural ecosystems work.
Because nature remains the most efficient and productive system on the
planet, working with nature instead of against her and following her
patterns increases yields in a sustainable, eco-friendly way.
Indigenous people living with respect and knowledge of these natural
laws have enjoyed sustainable culture for thousands of years.  
Permaculture
practices can be used in both urban and rural environments.
Permaculture design applies to built environments, technology, food
production, land use planning, restoration ecology, resource
management, community development, cultural and social ecology.  
The
Permaculture Design Course (PDC) meets a common international standard
as the minimum foundation training for those intending to teach
permaculture and/or provide professional design and consulting services. Registration details Prices
include tuition, certification, handbook/course guide, organic catered
meals, and camping accommodations nearby. Teepees will be available for
early registrants.  Early registration with deposit to secure a
place in the course is advised as enrollment is limited and the course
is expected to fill quickly.   Early Bird discounts for
payment in full by July 15, 2009. Early Bird price: $1,350 PDC
Graduates/Refresher Course Early Bird price: $1,200   Regular registration $400 deposit to secure your space with balance due by Sept 1, 2009.   Regular price:  $1,500 Couples price for second partner: $1,200 Families with children please ask about options for family rate and childcare program. Limited work trade & payment plan options - inquire early!
For more info:
Cory Brennan - 818-731-4706thepermacultureguild.com



      
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