[Sdpg] Permaculture Design & Organic Production Skillbuilder May 16th - September 2nd, 2005 Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CANADA

[Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson]

Course Title: Permaculture Design & Organic Production Skillbuilder

Course Date: May 16th - September 2nd, 2005 (Optional extra month
practicum to Oct. 2nd)

Org. Name: Topia: The Sustainable Learning Community Institute and
Earthcare Design Solutions


Org. Address:
Box 530
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
Canada  VOR 2W0

Contact Person: Tyrone LaFay OR Brandy MacPherson

Phone: 250-743-3067  Fax: 250-743-3019

email: our at pacificcoast.net

Web: www.ourecovillage.org

Course Fee: $4500 Can., Includes camp, meals, tuition and field
trips. Two (2) scholarships of $500 Can. are available.

Course Format: This is a 16 week, fully residential course.

Course Location: O.U.R. Eco-Village, Vancouver Island, British
Columbia, CANADA

Course Instructor(s): Coordinated and led by Tyrone LaFay of
Earthcare Design Solutions and many special bioregional and
international guests.

Course Description:
In 2005, the O.U.R. Eco-Village permaculture design and organic
gardening program will offer a unique opportunity to build skills
and competence throughout the growing season. This is a four-month,
fully residential program where a balance of practical hands-on
learning and theoretical class time will be achieved.

Participants will be involved in running the organic food production
systems on site for the community. A wide array of organic-based
ideas and techniques will be explored and practiced such as no-till,
bio-dynamic, bio- and french-intensive and permaculture.

The program allows participants the opportunity to build skills
perhaps more commonly found in an apprenticeship. For example,
coordinating non-residential students in classes and hands-on
projects will enhance leadership and facilitation skills. Each
participant will have their own experimental garden plot and
opportunities to further advance their knowledge in specific areas
of interest through personalized projects.

Permaculture design is our main focus and will be integrated into
the entire program. The standard 72-hour Permaculture Design
Certificate Course (and then some) will be taught throughout the
four months.

Permacordually,

Tyrone LaFay
Earthcare Design Solutions
2719 Donovan Ave.
Bellingham, WA. 98225
360-527-3597
earthcaredesign at peacemail.com