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2005 PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE: Los Angeles, California
EcoUrbanism and the Future of Sustainability

Permaculture is the art and science that applies patterns found in 
nature to the design and construction of human and natural 
environments...

Homeowners, Land Managers and Design Professionals can learn simple 
and elegant ways to save time, save money and save the Earth's 
precious resources.

The Permaculture Design Course experience has truly transformed the 
lives and enhanced the careers of thousands of people around the 
world. 

DATES:
FIRST TWO WEEKENDS OF MARCH, APRIL & MAY 2005

PART ONE   March 5-6 and March 12-13
"Fire, Water, Earth & Air... New Ecology and Sacred Geometry":
Introduction to Permaculture and Natural Pattern Understanding

The first two weekends will cover an in-depth introduction to 
Permaculture Design & Ethics of Earth Care with a special 
presentation on reading the patterns of the landscape. A simple 
foundation for understanding indicators of sustainability and other 
patterns of the natural world.

PART TWO   April 2-3 and April 9-10
"Food, Water, Shelter & Energy... Earth-Friendly Techniques ":
Sustainable Resource Management, Building the Home Ecosystem.

The second part will focus on: easy techniques for designing, 
remodeling & building a complete green home, alternative energy & 
fuels, restorative agriculture and natural building, as well as 
learning ancient techniques for earth stewardship and land 
restoration.

PART THREE   May 7-8 and 14-15
"Creating Community...  Eco-Urbanism and Eco-Economics":
EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration

The final sessions will feature: community building & "creating a 
sense of place," patterns of human dynamics, intentional communities 
& eco-villages. We will also learn strategies for creating 
community-wide sustainability and methods for finding our own 
right-livelihoods.  Design team presentations and awards. -Mother's 
Earth Day celebration and talent show!

Six Weekend Intensive Features:

AN ALL-STAR TEACHING TEAM
Join the finest gatherings of veteran Permaculture Teachers and 
Internationally Acclaimed Educators and Leaders in the Worldwide 
Sustainability Movement...

Teaching Team is led by:
LARRY SANTOYO, Director, EarthFlow Design Works & The Center of Natural Design.

With very special guest instructors including:
TOBY HEMENWAY, Author, Gaia's Garden;
SCOTT PITTMAN, Director, The Permaculture Institute,
PENNY LIVINGSTON-STARK, Founder, Regenerative Design Institute;

Special Presentations by:
MARK LAKEMAN, Founder, City Repair.
DR. BILL ROLEY, Director, Permaculture Institute of Southern California.

-PLUS other local experts and guest speakers.

LOCATIONS
* The Los Angeles Eco-Home is an ongoing living research center that 
demonstrates ecological living in an urban environment. 
<http://www.EcoHome.org>www.EcoHome.org

* The Green Building Resource Center, a partnership between Global 
Green USA and the City of Santa Monica. 
http://www.globalgreen.org/gbrc/

* Other venues and field trips will take us in and around Los Angeles...

HANDS ON LEARNING
Design Exercises, Observation Skills, Innovative Gardening, Natural 
Building, Sustainable Landscape Construction, Art in the Garden & 
More...

NEW & EXPANDED CURRICULUM
This course meets all requirements for Certification and also 
includes new and expanded material including:  Natural Building with 
Cob, Straw, Earthbags, Bamboo, Alternative Fuels, Human Dynamics, 
Deep Ecology, Eco-Urbanism, MicroVillage Development & More...

MOTHER'S EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
In our final session, students will host a community Eco-Trade Show, 
Crafts & Culinary Fair... Featuring very special entertainment with 
the infamous Talent Show...

REGISTER FOR ALL OR PART
Each weekend is designed to build on what we have learned in the 
previous sessions -but any day can be easily attended on its own. 
Full attendance is required for Certification.

TUITION COSTS
$80.00 per day
$150.00 per weekend
$850.00 for Certification (all six weekends)

TO REGISTER CONTACT:
David Silverstone at  (323) 465-7653 or email <david at greeningplanet.com>

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Santoyo at (805) 459.0452 or email <permaculture at earthflow.com>

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In cooperation with:
Greening Development and Consulting, EcoHome, The Green Building 
Resource Center, HopeDance Media, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, 
The Los Angeles Permaculture Guild, The Permaculture Institute of 
Southern California, The Terra Foundation, The Permaculture 
Institute, PatternLiteracy.com, FoodForestry, City Repair, Nutiva 
Hemp Products
EarthFlow Design Works