Listing of Permaculture Courses and Others in California and USA plus additions to SCPG Feb listings

Wed Feb 16 05:53:29 PST 2000

Hi Everyone 
        Below is a partial listing of Permaculture Courses and others in
USA and
California and world that where forwarded to me , I have listed two late Feb,
Events for our region. 
check Permaculture Activist Magazine http://www.metalab.unc.edu/pc-activist
for
more contacts and events 

This Sunday (February 20th) starting at 2:00 pm., at Cal Poly Student Farm 
there will be a special gathering at the Student Farm to celebrate the work
completed by Alison Pernell on her strawbale senior project.  For those of you
who have not seen the structure recently, this will be an excellent chance to
check out this wonderful example of alternative building. The Student Farm
Club
would like to congratulate Alison on all counts and, in particular, thank her
for her tireless efforts over the past few months in showing us all what it
means to "soften the interface" between the natural and the built
environments.

Join us for refreshments, catching-up and sharing info about Spring
projects at
the Farm.
Email Contact is Alexis Pouillon for info and directions to Cal Poly San Lius
Osbispo Student Farm 
sustclub/cpslo_club at polymail.calpoly.edu 

Sunday February 27, 9:30am-3:30pm SEED SAVING and GRAIN CULTURE 
A special one-day Workshop/Celebration for experienced gardeners cost $50
Presented by Ecosprit, a California non-profit community group dedicated to 
care of the Earth and all its inhabitants..
WHERE: a home botanical garden near Ojai, CA where many varieties of 
grains and winter vegetable crops are flourishing at a scale perfect for the 
home garden
COST: $50 or equivalent value (community currency or trade goods)
For more info email: seedmind at usa.net or phone: 805-646-1136

Ecological nutrition depends upon local community protection of plant 
genetic heritage through seed saving and culture. During this unique 
hands-on event, we will learn how to select, process, and grow the 
healthiest seed available. We will practice these skills and each 
participant receives his/her own valuable collection of organic, 
locally-grown seed to enjoy this ancient heritage in their homes and 
gardens.
Co-taught by:
Lorenz Schaller, director of the Kusa Research Foundation and respected as 
our bio region's most knowledgeable organic grain culture expert. The unique 
seedbank which Lorenz stewards is living testimony of ancient human 
partnership with nourishing plants.
Akiva Werbalowsky, grower of the most varied food and medicine gardens 
in our bio region's, founder of the California State University Permaculture 
Program, and perennial organizer of community seed exchanges.

FOOD: Included is a fresh gourmet organic lunch (vegetarian with some 
dairy) by chef par excel lance Andrea Rolston of Temple Cuisine. Special 
dietary needs accommodated with prior notice. Also included is a healthy 
continental breakfast.Continental breakfast starts 9am. Lunchbreak is noon-1pm
Register by sending check payable to: 
Ecospirit PO Box 1766 Ojai CA 93024

Friends of Hesperia Museum& Nature Center ( needs volunteers for building
earth
domes)
P.O.Box 401055
Hesperia Ca 92340-1055
The Museum is building a number earth architecture buildings designed by Nader
Khalili of Calearth (www.calearth.org) and they need construction
volunteers to
work on them. Currently they are working on Friday's 10 am to 1pm but if there
is enough interest they will work other days. the only qualification is that
you show up. If you would like to donate your time helping and learning to
build these earth dome structures. Please contact them with name address,
dates
available to work and any special skills or equipment. 

Friday, February 25-Sunday-February 27 2000 
College Station, Texas
Rethinking Alchemy --The Biodynamic Connection--Part 1
The first in a series of workshops offered jointly by the Institute of Post 
Industrial Agriculture and Natura Educational Programs.
For more information contact Lee Don Bienski 
phone: 409 696 2003 Email:ipia at txcyber.com

Feb 25-27 Occidental CA, Starting and Sustaining Intentional Communities
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center
15290 Coleman Rd Occidental, CA 95465
oaec at oaec.org, www.oaec.org

March 10-12 Introduction to Permaculture 
This two day intrductionary Course will explore the fundamentals of
Permaculture design and ethics through lectures, discussion and hands on
practice. Taught by Brock Dolman and will take place at the Occidental Arts  &
Ecology Center model site in Occidental CA. Co Sponsored by the Institute of
Solar Living 
For info and registration call 707-744-2017 Cost $325 residentail,meals
included sliding scale starts at $275

March 27 -April 4 Ist Latin American Permaculture Congress Buenos Aires,
Argentina 
Cost US $327 
Contact Argentine Inst. of Permaculture 
Almafuerte 1732 , San Martin, 
1650, Buenos Aires, Argentina  Tel/Fax 011-47522197
gaia at apc.wamani.org, www.ecovillages.org/argentina/gaia

Real Goods Institute For Solar Living Workshops
P.O. Box 836, Hopland CA 95449  www.solarliving.org ,  isl at rgisl.org 
707-744-2017 Fax 707-744-1682
Here is a simple of their great Sustainable living workshops
April 1-2 Hydroelectric design & Installation $250
April 15-16 Designing & Installing Code-complant PV Systems $250
May 6 Building with Bamboo $75
May 20-21 Natural Plastering $250
June 10-11 Strawbale Construction $250
July 8-9 Solar Hot Water Design & Installation $250
July 17-19 Green Householder  $ 350  3 Day Workshop with Day 3 being
Sustainable Wastewater Design taught by Bill Roley of  Permaculture Institute
of Southern California
and more contact them   

WESTERN NORTH AMERICA 
NATURAL BUILDERS GATHERING 
APRIL 28, 29, 30 MAY 1, 2, 3, 2000 near Ashland, Oregon 
• Do you build with cob, strawbales, rock, adobe, poles, thatch, wattle and 
daub, bamboo, sticks, dung, clay, etc.? 
• Are your concerns healing architecture, comfort, home, healthy houses, 
sacred spaces, spreading information about natural building? 
• Do you have techniques to share with other natural builders? 
This is your annual bioregional gathering! 
Come prepared for: 3 days of presentations, discussion, display, updates, 
slide shows; followed immediately by 3 days of practical, dirty-hands (and 
feet) experimental building practica
FEES: $95 (US) covers vegetarian, mostly organic meals with housing 
dormitory-style in heated cabins, for all six or fewer days; before St. 
Patrick’s Day or first 50 registrants $75. Limit 100 people. Checks to Camp 
Latgawa Natural Builders, 13250 S. Fork Little Butte Cr. Rd., Eagle Point, 
OR 97524. Camp Latgawa is a spectacular retreat site surrounded by 
towering forest, creeks and waterfalls.
Questions? Coenraad at Latgawa: 541-826-9699 or Cob Cottage: 541-942-2005

May 13-26 Garberville, CA Permaculture Design Course 
Mikhael Smith, Island Mountain Institute at Heartwood 
Garberville, CA 95542 707-923-5000

Sol-Fest 2000, August 26-27, Hopland , CA. 
Hosted by the Institute for Solar Living, the annual educational weekend
celebration features speakers, tours, entertainment, exhibitors & children's
activities, all foscused on renewable energy and sustainable living
technologies. For more information see www.solarliving.org, or call ISL
707-744-2017

A Permaculture Design Course for Farmers 
August 28 - September 8, 2000 
Tiptonville, (Lake County) West Tennessee
This certificate course is intended for farmers or those wanting to 
farm with an emphasis on the mid-South and Mississippi Delta 
regions. Four of America's most experienced permaculture and 
sustainable agriculture teachers will facilitate this exciting event.
Lake County, Tennessee, is one of the most fertile agriculture regions 
in the nation - the area teems with wildlife - but is challenged by the 
social, economic and ecological dilemmas of conventional agriculture.
Together we will design a new future for this 4,000 acre 
eight-generation family farm on the banks of the Mississippi River. 
With organic production for over ten years, now, the Donaldson family 
is ready to take it to the next level. This is a great opportunity to 
learn how landscape design and whole farm planning can make 
farming healthy, environmentally responsible, and profitable again.
We will explore the links between farmers, land, and community and 
learn how we can mend the tattered fabric of rural America.
Scholarship funds are available and minority farmers in particular are 
encouraged to enroll.
Instructors: Peter Bane, Eric Kindberg, Chuck Marsh, Larry Santoyo, 
and guests.
Cost: $550 includes tuition, camping, meals and materials, $100 
deposit required to register, $50 discount for full payment by July 
15th.
Contact: Chris Donaldson, c/o Silvertop Farms,Rt 1, Box 345, 
Tiptonville, TN 38079, 901-253-8028, info at donaldsonfarms.com

July 6-20 Methow Valley, WA  Permaculture Design Course
Michael Pilarski and Friends
P.O. Box 4469 Bellingham WA 98277 360-724-0503  trees at telcomplus.net

Permaculture Fundamentals July 7 - 15, 2000 
This is the basic course for understanding Permaculture Design. Learning 
format is multi-modal with a high teacher/student ratio. Practical exercises, 
demonstrations, audio-visuals, and discussion complement focused
presentations.

Forty-four hours of instruction covers:
Ethics and Principles 
Observation, Pattern & Design 
The Natural World: Climate Forest, Soils 
The Cultivated Ecology: Gardens, Plants & Animals 
The Home System: Building Design, Energy, Water & Waste 
Developing Settlements: Land Use, Appropriate Technology, 
Economics & Finance, Urban Applications
8-Day Course Fee: $600-800, sliding scale (camping, meals, materials, & 
tuition) 
Students receive a subscription to the Permaculture Activist.

Village Design Practicum August 11 - 19, 2000 
Combining the larger subjects of the permaculture curriculum with a 
focus on design of the Earthaven village landscape and culture, this course
together with 
Fundamentals completes the requirements for the Permaculture Design
Certificate. 
Presentations by experienced designers introduce mentored small group design
projects. 
Students will develop skill in:
Mapping, Field Survey, and Drawing 
Pattern Languages and Meta-Systems 
Economic, Social, and Community Design 
Broadscale Landscape: Agriculture, Wildlife, Earthworks, 
Restoration 
Forestry 
Interview, Presentation, Project Management & Earning a Living
8-Day Course Fee: $600-800, sliding scale (camping, meals, materials, & 
tuition) 
Students receive a subscription to the Permaculture Activist.

Permaculture Work - Study July 5 - August 19, 2000 
For a limited number of mature individuals we offer a summer residency 
at Earthaven combining the two certificate courses above with four weeks of
directed 
work projects applying design skills and techniques to community
infrastructure. This 
is a unique opportunity to anchor learning with action for self-reliant
living.

Application with references is required by June 1st.
Work-Study Residency fee: $1800 (camping, meals, materials, & tuition) 
Students receive a subscription to the Permaculture Activist.
Our Teaching Team and Our Community Make the Difference! 
The most experienced permaculture teaching team in Eastern North 
America: Chuck Marsh, Peter Bane, Patricia Allison, Andrew Goodheart Brown,
Keith 
Johnson, Mollie Curry, Paul Caron, and Arjuna daSilva bring together
decades of

experience at the forefront of cultural evolution. Pioneers in the new
paradigm
of 
holistic living, they are at home in America's first permaculture designed
ecovillage.

Permaculture Fundamentals 
at The Farm Ecovillage Training Center 
April 22-30, 2000, Summertown, TN
Course covers cultural transformation, principles and ethics, 
ecosystems, pattern, forests, soils, water, microclimate, earthworks, home
systems, building 
design, animals, plants, aquaculture, waste treatment, tools, gardening,
mapping, 
permaculture for cities and villages, and financial systems.
Instructors: Chuck Marsh, Peter Bane, Andrew Goodheart Brown, Patricia
Allison,

Keith Johnson, and Albert Bates.
Cost: $600
Contact: Ecovillage Training Center, PO Box 90, Summertown, TN 38483
931-0964-4324

Permaculture Design Practicum 
at The Farm Ecovillage Training Center 
October 6 -14, 2000, Summertown, TN
Completes the certificate course for those who have taken Fundamentals. 
A design intensive focusing on broadscale landscaped and community design.
The 
Farm Ecovillage Training Center is a node in the Global Ecovillage Network 
and has extensive examples of appropriate technology and permaculture systems
on the 
ground. The Farm is a 30-year-old intentional community and a pioneer in
community 
development work both in the US and overseas.
Instructors: Chuck Marsh, Peter Bane, Andrew Goodheart Brown, Patricia 
Allison, Keith Johnson, and Albert Bates.
Cost: $600
Contact: Ecovillage Training Center, PO Box 90, Summertown, TN 38483 
931-0964-4324

Permaculture Fundamentals at the Ecology Retreat Center 
May 26-June 3, 2000
Course covers cultural transformation, principles and ethics, 
ecosystems, pattern, forests, soils, water, microclimate, earthworks, home
systems, building 
design, animals, plants, aquaculture, waste treatment, tools, gardening,
mapping, 
permaculture for cities and villages, and financial systems.
Instructors: Peter Bane, Monica Kuhn, Richard Griffith, Keith Johnson
Cost: Canadian $900
Contact: Ecology Retreat Center, RR#1, Orangeville, Ontario, L9W2Y8, 
Canada, 519-941-4560, ecorc at ionsys.com

A REVOLUTION IN LIFESTYLE OFF THE GRID
CREATING ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE HUMAN HABITATS 
Phil Hawes, Ph.D., Architect of Biosphere 2 in Oracle, Arizona 
and The San Francisco Institute of Architecture Proudly Announce:
THE ECO DESIGN EXPERIENCE
A Six-Week Intensive and Comprehensive Hands-On Course of Study Directed and 
Taught by Phil Hawes with Guest Instructors
Strawbale----Rammed Earth and Adobe----Renewable Energy 
Ferrocement----Stonework----Permaculture 
Water and Alternative Wastewater Treatment 
Designing with Archetypes 
Aquaculture 
Strawbale Greenhouse Design and Construction 
Cable-Net Structures----Biointensive Gardening 
Building a Biosphere 
Eco-Village Design
Other short courses and weekend workshops also available
CONTACT THE ECO DESIGN EXPERIENCE 
P. O. BOX 5209 
ORACLE, AZ 85623 
1-520-896-3300 (phone/fax) 1-520-896-3303 (phone) 
1-877-208-6673 (toll-free) 
Email: philhawes at aol.com 
CAMPUS LOCATED AT 1290 RANCHO ROBLES ROAD 
ORACLE, ARIZONA 
A course of study created by Ecological Systems Design, Inc. 
AND The San Francisco Institue of Architecture 
===Oracle Campus Located At===
1290 Rancho Robles Road 
MAIL: P.O. Box 5209 
Oracle, AZ 85623 
Phone and fax: 1-520-896-3300 
Phone;1-520-896-3303 
Toll Free at: 1-877-208-6673 
EMAIL; philhawes at theriver.com

Write for the Permaculture Activist: Food, Fiber, & Medicine
The Permaculture Activist is soliciting submissions for the upcoming 
issue (#43) on the production of Food, Fiber, and Medicine 
permaculturally.
We can take submissions in almost any form, but 
prefer electronic media: computer disk (Mac or PC) or 
email. Any length piece from 1000 to 2500 words would 
be fine (A typed, single-spaced page is about 400 
words.). If you have graphic illustrations of concepts in 
the essay, or photographs, please feel free to include 
them. All materials can be returned if needed.We send 
complimentary copies of the published issue to 
contributors and are open to barter arrangements for 
advertising, etc.
We want to hear about your projects, seed saving, CSA's, dryland ag, 
forest herb farming, fiber processing, soil building, indigenous/local 
plants, marketing, coops, urban food production, GMO's, outstanding 
lists, marine aquaculture (seaweed, molluscs, etc.), Permaculture in 
schools and churches, WTO and food, sprouting, propagation, grafting, 
community gardening, raising insects for pest control (or food), eating 
bamboo, growing in season extenders (cold frames, greenhouses), success 
with crops under difficult circumstances, whole systems approaches to 
feeding, clothing, and healing people, unusual food trees / shrubs/..., 
irrigation, fertilization, pollination, etc. 
Let your imagination run a little wild and get back to me with your 
ideas. 
Thanks a lot
Keith Johnson keithdj at mindspring.com

2001 South Africa, 7 Th International Permaculture Conference ipc7 at hotmail.com

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