[Sdpg] August Newsletter Part 2
Quail Springs
info at quailsprings.org
Fri Aug 17 13:51:32 PDT 2007
Quail Springs' August 2007
Newsletter part 2
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Santa Barbara Newspress does
story on Trees for Children
In Monday August 13th article, the Santa
Barbara Newspress covered our Trees for
Children program, which offers relevant
solutions in reducing the causes of global
warming through the sustainable planting of
trees. Some details were misreported,
however, we're thrilled to get the word out to
the Newspress reading Santa Barbarans ! For
more on Trees for Children, see
http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=157785452&u=1544237.
August 21st early registration discount
date coming up for Permaculture
Design Course! See more under
events...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Service Learning Weekend-
August 25th and 26th, Saturday
and Sunday
Come out to learn, work and play on the farm!
Projects may include permaculture gardening,
watershed restoration, and more. All ages are
welcome to volunteer and experience is not
necessary. Food is potluck and camping is
nearby. Contact info at quailsprings.org or 805-
886-7239 to RSVP or for more info.
Permaculture Tea and Talk in
Ojai
with Darren Doherty, Australian
Keyline designer and
Permaculture teacher
Saturday, October 13th
5:30-7 pm Talk and 7-7:30
Discussion
at Earth Play in Ojai, 501 East Ojai Ave at
Fox Street next door to Sea Fresh
Learn about the innovations of permaculture at
home and around the world with a holistic
approach that creates stable, productive
systems harmoniously integrating people and
the land.
Suggested donation $5-15 at the door
Tea and snacks will be served All ages
welcome
contact info at quailsprings.org or 805-
886-7239 for more info
Darren Doherty has designed and developed
over 1100 properties across 4 continents, from a
few urban acres to over 30,000 rural acres, and
taught over 14 Permaculture Design Courses.
for more on Darren's world tour, see
http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=157785452&u=1544238
co-sponsors Quail Springs Learning Oasis &
Permaculture Farm, Earth Play, & Zhena's
Gypsy Teas
Water for Every Farm
with Darren Doherty Australian
Keyline designer and
Permaculture teacher
Monday, October 22nd 6:30 to
8:00 pm
Montgomery Hall, Cuyama Recreation
Center, Highway 166 in New Cuyama
A talk and slideshow on drought proofing and
improving the water holding capacity of the
land and productivity of the soil for rural
landscapes
Based on the work of P.A Yeomans (Water For
Every Farm: A Keyline Plan), Keyline Design is
a highly practical approach to increasing the
depth and fertility of the soil, while improving
its water holding capacity. Keyline provides
drought-proofing for both urban and rural
landscapes. Referencing a 'keypoint' on the
watershed, Keyline Design uses terraces,
ponds, tree plantings, and a special cultivation
technique to harmonize agricultural with
environmental needs.
For ranchers, farmers, land managers, land
owners and anyone interested in better
managing water & land
FREE Beverages and snacks will be
served All ages welcome
contact info at quailsprings.org or 805-
886-7239 for more info
Darren Doherty has designed and developed
over 1100 properties across 4 continents, from a
few urban acres to over 30,000 rural acres, and
taught over 14 Permaculture Design Courses.
for more on Darren's world tour, see
http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=157785452&u=1544239
sponsored by Quail Springs Learning Oasis &
Permaculture Farm
Permaculture Design Course at Quail Springs with Darren Doherty
DATES: October 15-27, 2007
COST: EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS (for payment of deposit to hold space) - $1200 by
August 21st ; $1350 by September 15th
$1450 for payment after September 15th
$400 non-refundable deposit and balance due by Oct 8th
Payment plans and Barter considered on case-by-case basis. Work-trade in kitchen during the
course is available for those not seeking certification.
This 72-hour certificate program is a 12-day, residential design course (camping and
meals included) with 1-day break midway.
CONTACT: Kolmi Majumdar info at quailsprings.org OR 805-886-7239
Permaculture is a holistic approach to land use design, based on ecological principles and
patterns. It aims to create stable, productive systems that provide for human needs,
harmoniously integrating the land with people. Permaculture principles can be applied to any
environment, at any scale - from dense urban settlements to individual homes, from farms to
entire regions.
This world-recognized, 72-hour course provides an introduction to Permaculture as set forth by
movement founders Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. Students are invited to bring details of
their own sites or potential sites and explore site-specific Permaculture solutions. The course
covers sustainable living systems for a wide variety of landscapes and climates.
Course Content
The course includes the application of Permaculture principles with specific topics, including:
* Theory and principles of Permaculture
* Nature-friendly house placement and design
* Energy conservation techniques for cold and warm climates
* Recycling and waste management
* Soil rehabilitation and erosion control
* Organic food production
* Water harvesting and management including earthworks
* Drought-proofing
* Animal husbandry and Aquaculture
* Catastrophe preparedness and prevention
* Windbreaks and fire control
* Aspects of Community Design
* Legal strategies supporting Permaculture solutions
The course will be taught by Australian Permaculture Teacher:
Darren Doherty
Darren has had extensive experience across the planet in Permaculture project design,
development & management, with a focus on retrofitting broadacre agricultural systems, and
has been identified by Permaculture Co-Originators Bill Mollison & David Holmgren as a
pioneer in this important & often overlooked field. Darren has taught on over 25 Permaculture
Design Certificate Courses (PDC's) including co- teaching PDC's with both Bill Mollison & David
Holmgren & a range of other quality Permaculture educators. He is a registered teacher with Bill
Mollison's The Permaculture Institute (Registration No. 25), a qualified hole Farm Planner
(University of Melbourne), Approved Keyline Design Consultant, & Accredited Permaculture
Training (APT) Trainer. More about Darren: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=157785452&u=1544240
Quail Springs, the focus site of the course, is a 450-acre arid-land farm at 3600 feet elevation
whose caretakers are shaping the land and our lives towards a demonstration of sustainability.
This farm is in its fourth year of development of community-built structures, a spring-fed
gravity flow water system, gabions, swales, pond, tree plantings, food forest, animal systems
and a great community spirit.
Darren Doherty will be teaching other Permaculture & Keyline Design course in the U.S.A.
in 2007, see http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=157785452&u=1544241 for details..
EcoNest workshops
The beginning stages of the EcoNest will involve workshops in which builders, home owners, or
other interested folks will work with the EcoNest team in a series of two workshops that give the
participant a solid foundation in understanding this unique system of sustainable building. The
Timberframe Workshop is scheduled for November 5-11. The Clay/Straw Building Training is
November 12-17. Cost is TBA. If you would like to be on an initial interest contact list, please
email info at quailsprings.org.
ONGOING...
Available for pre-purchase. Quail Springs, An Experiment in
Permaculture
Quail Springs, An Experiment in Permaculture, by Joss Jaffe, serves as an important research
and development tool supporting permaculture design and the long term vision of Quail
Springs. If you are interested in pre-purchasing the book, please let us know at
info at quailsprings.org. The cost of this full color book is $30 including the CD, or $10 for the CD
only, plus $5 shipping.
Welcoming Interns to join our team!
Work and live "on the farm" through volunteer internships beginning with up to one month,
with possibility of up to 6 months. Assist with ongoing permaculture development of the farm
and share in community life. Projects this year include food systems, gardening, aquaculture,
natural building, watershed restoration, animal husbandry, capital campaign development,
and more. Experience and training is not needed, although this is a great opportunity to further
experience and education in all aspects of farm and permaculture site development. Contact
info at quailsprings.org for more info.
Quail Springs is a project of the True Nature Society, a community
supported non-profit organization.
Please consider giving a financial or in-kind donation to help us continue offering
important services to the community.
TO MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION TO QUAIL SPRINGS ONLINE, GO
TO
Or send in your contribution to PO Box 417, New Cuyama, CA 93254.
Thank you!
In-kind donation needs list
* Chain link fencing for watershed restoration project
* Used mixed size lumber for small building project
* SunShade Sails (http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=157785452&u=1544242) or other shading materials
* Self-powered arc welder/generator
* Bicycles w/baskets or trailers for sustainable transportation on farm
* Bike repair tools and spare parts
* Flail mower
* 3-point hitch grater for our tractor
On-going Needs
* MULCH, GRAVEL, ROCK, Farm equipment, Trees and garden plants
Service Needs
* Marketing consultation, Event planning services, Catering services for special events
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New Cuyama, California 93254
United States
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