[Sdpg] In the footsteps of the Mahi 'ai: Permaculture course on Maui

[Kyra Epstein]

If you've been wanting to learn more about permaculture...and would  
like to learn more about Hawaii's own traditional farming, this might  
be the opportunity for you.

During this 2-week permaculture design certification course on Maui,  
you will walk in the footsteps of the Mahi 'ai, the native farmers.  
Learn about the world of permaculture and the culture of the Hawaiian  
Islands. Observe the principles that make ecological systems self- 
sustaining - within a Hawaiian native cultural lens that offers a view  
into a more ancient relationship with our environment. In addition to  
the foundations of permaculture, the course will include a special  
focus on traditional environmental knowledge (TEK), Hawaiian culture,  
and agricultural systems with Rev. M. Kalani Souza.

Here's a video about the Hale Akua Garden Farm:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mor9Nz2MoL8&feature=player_embedded

Offered: January 22 - February 6
Location: Hale Akua Garden Farm, Maui
Instructors: Penny Livingston-Stark, John Valenzuela, and Brock Dolman
Special guests: Rev. M. Kalani Souza, Julie Stowell, Douglas Bullock,  
and members of the local permaculture community

The course will include practical information and hands-on training on  
the whole-systems ecological design approach that a full permaculture  
design curriculum has to offer. This includes how to design, plant,  
maintain and harvest the abundance of a well-planned permaculture  
garden in addition to cutting-edge ideas on renewable energy systems,  
agroforestry, built structures, site planning, local community  
economics and more.

Find out more:
Regenerative Design Institute
415.868.9681
info at regenerativedesign.org
http://www.regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/permaculture-certification-maui

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