[Sdpg] Presenting Earthflow's 10th Permaculture Design Certificate Course in Los Angeles

[L. Santoyo]

*Special Offer:
*

*$100 discount for the first weekend of the series. "Permaculture for
Humanity"  with Larry Santoyo*- October 9 &10, 2010

get the discount code-  info at earthflow.com

*Permaculture Design **Course **Certificate Series- Fall 2010**
*

*LA's original permaculture course continues with the 10th production of the
Permaculture Design Certificate Course!*

One weekend a month for 6 months...
Calling all media and design professionals, educators, social workers, land
managers and more to join us on the first weekend of October through March
in and around Los Angeles for the training program that offers simple
Strategies for a Sustainable Society now...

* "The future of sustainability is in our cities and towns. Urban
neighborhoods are ideal for the promise and potentials of permaculture
design. Our cities embody the greatest concentration of the social,
intellectual and physical resources needed to create a sustainable system."*
L. Santoyo

Read the rest of the article *  Permaculture, Eco-urbanism and the Future of
Sustainability <http://earthflow.com/articles.php>**
<http://earthflow.com/articles.php>* .

*A Certificate Course for Design Professionals, Land Managers & Homeowners*
*This course has something for everyone...*

   - ReDesign with Nature
   - Water Harvesting & Conservation
   - Natural Building & Property Development
   - Urban FoodForestry
   - Re-Localizing Food Production
   - Economics of a Sustainable Society

Using an ecosystems design approach, this course will teach you the
possibilities of the practical and the profound. It will introduce you to
the people and resources that will help you create a new ecosystem, one that
goes beyond your home and garden and all the way out into your community.

*Who Should Take This Course*
For anyone serious about creating a sustainable future. Permaculture Design
touches on all aspects of life. It offers decision-making protocols, based
on nature, for problem-solving, critical thinking and design.

The course will introduce you to new career ideas, home improvement projects
and start you on the path to food, water and energy security. The
Permaculture Design Course has truly transformed the lives and enhanced the
careers of thousands of people around the world, including architects,
developers, social workers, city planners, teachers, students, gardeners,
landscapers, homeowners, business owners and others.

*THE CURRICULUM*
The A to Z of Sustainability! A more fun or informative course would be hard
to find. Our text book, *Permaculture: A Designer's Manual*, by Bill
Mollison, was once reviewed by Whole Earth saying "If information had
density... this book would be a black hole!..."

The "hands-on learning" focus of the course will be the Design Team
Exercises. Through lecture, video and group discussion you'll learn when,
where and how to apply permaculture's principles and practices. In
extra-curricular activities, you'll participate in experiential learning
opportunities and work with your team to design a community project. * Team
projects are showcased on the final weekend of the course.*

Course work includes 12 days of classes (be prepared for intensive note
taking!), hands-on practicum, team design of a community project, final
presentation and the infamous class Trade & Talent Show community
celebration.

* Note:* This course may also be attended for less rigorous
non-certification (no extra-curricular activities required).

See * Course Outline* <http://earthflow.com/course_outline.php>

*PART ONE
October 9/10 & November 6/7*
Fire, Water, Earth & Air... Introduction to Permaculture and Natural Pattern
Understanding.

* PART TWO
December 4/5 & January 8/9 *-note: second weekend of the month
Food, Water, Shelter & Energy... Designing & Building the Complete Home
Ecosystem.

* PART THREE
February 5/6 & March 5/6 *
Community & Green Business... EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration.

* TEACHING TEAM *
Join veteran Permaculture Instructors and Internationally Acclaimed Leaders
in the Worldwide Sustainability Movement including...

   - *L. SANTOYO*, Director,
   * EarthFlow Design Works *
   - * SCOTT PITTMAN*, Director,
   *The Permaculture Institute *
   - * TOBY HEMENWAY*, Author, *Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale
   Permaculture*
   - *JOHN VALENZUELA*, Permaculture Designer, Horticultural Consultant
   - *PLUS * other local experts and guest speakers will be announced...

*REQUIRED READING*

   - *Permaculture: a Designers Manual*
   by Bill Mollison
   - *Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home Scale Permaculture*
   by Toby Hemenway
   - Check out our *Book* <http://earthflow.com/books.php> page for
   information on ordering.

 *LOCATION*
Venues will take us in and around Los Angeles County. You will be notified
of the location upon registration. Additional Field trips & Hands-On
Trainings will also be announced.

*TIMES*
10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday: the first weekend of October-March

*CERTIFICATION*
Certification of Completion of the Permaculture Design Trainee Course is
through the Permaculture Institute. Additional Certificate Fee $25.00
Requirements include:

   - Full Attendance
   - Design Team Exercises & Final Presentation
   - Hands-on Practicum (8 hour minimum TBA)
   - Participation in the Talent Show
   - All Payment Agreements met in full...

 Upon successful completion of the course, Trainees are eligible for 2 year
apprenticeship programs for Permaculture Designer Diploma from the
Permaculture Institute.

* REGISTER <http://earthflow.com/registration.php> *

* TUITION*
$250 non-refundable deposit required- Meals, Lodging & Transportation not
included.

   - $95.00 per day
   - $180.00 per weekend
   - $1050.00 for all six weekends
   - $950.00 if paid-in-full by October 1
   - $900.00 Early Bird Registration 'til September 4
   - 10% Discount for 2 or more together

 See the * Application Guidelines *
<http://earthflow.com/registration.php>for discounts, payment plans,
trades and work trades. Teachers may apply for
scholarship discounts.

*SPONSORSHIP *
Support our Permaculture Scholarship Fund! Tax-deductible gifts-in-kind and
scholarship fund donations are welcome and honored.
* Email us* <sponsor at earthflow.com> to inquire how your business or
organization may benefit from contributing to the success of our programs.

*For more info contact:* info at earthflow.com or call (805) 459-0452
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