[Scpg] KEYLINE WATER MANAGEMENT:AUGUST 10-20, 2001

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KEYLINE WATER MANAGEMENT:
A WHOLE SYSTEMS APPROACH
ADVANCED PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE
AT SEVEN SEEDS BIODYNAMIC FARM, WILLIAMS, OREGON
AUGUST 10-20, 2001
INSTRUCTORS: TOM WARD AND RANDY CAREY
A ten day intensive for basic design graduates to further develop skills of 
thorough assessment and planning process. This course is geared towards 
individuals who desire to become more competent designers and those who 
wish to implement advanced Permaculture design and Keyline concepts into 
long term sustainable systems.

PARTICIPATE in an extensive “real life “ Permaculture  retrofit to an 
existing old  homestead.  Use site assessment tools in design teams to 
contribute to the Seven Seeds Farm design.
UNDERSTAND how to drought proof arid or semi-arid landscapes with an 
emphasis on water catchment and distribution.  Determine pond placement, 
ditch layout and efficient flood irrigation systems.
APPLY Permaculture and Keyline principles to whole farm design.  Integrate 
healthy riparian conditions and healthy farming.

TOPICS
v       Use natural patterns, zone and sector layout for conceptual design
v       In depth application of Keyline systems, pond design and  construction
v       Survey and  map a whole system design
v       Explore whole watershed functions and stream restoration
v       Field trips to local integrated Keyline Farms

v       Evening slideshows, classes and hikes
IN THE SISKIYOU  MOUNTAINS
Located in Williams, Oregon, Seven Seeds Farm is nestled in the pristine 
watershed of Grayback Mountain, which stands at the edge of an extensive 
roadless area.  The Siskiyou Mountains are one of the most diverse 
geological and biological areas on the planet.  We are excited to share 
this special place with you and welcome your participation in the design of 
our farm.  We are an active Biodynamic farm that produces a diverse mix of 
crops including market produce and seeds.  We host a variety of educational 
experiences as well as seasonal celebrations.  A schedule is available upon 
request.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: The course cost of $1,100 includes tuition, 3 
homegrown meals a day, camping, course materials and field trips.  There is 
a $200 discount for registration received before June 
10.  A  non-refundable deposit of $100 will ensure yourself a spot for this 
unique course which is bound to fill quickly.  The course is limited to 22 
participants for an intimate learning experience.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Seven Seeds Farm, 3220 East Fork Rd, Williams, OR  97544

Phone: (541) 846-9233   email:< sevenseeds7 at hotmail.com>

RANDY CAREY
Randy is a generalist, a farmer, a student of Holistic Management and a 
partner in Siskiyou Sutainable Design.  Randy specializes in farm design, 
Keyline Irrigation systems, pond building, and watershed restoration.  He 
is a co-founder/ president of the Williams Watershed Council

Advanced Permaculture Design Course
Keyline Water Management_ A Whole Systems Approach
August 10  20, 2001

Course Outline & Schedule

August 10th: Afternoon check in, registration, orientation, and dinner
         Course contract and rules. Night hike
August 11th: AM: Check in, site assessment review, Keyline order of 
permanence,
Outdoor observational walk.
PM  Principles and sectors review, sector mapping, sector walk.
EVE Farm Tour
August 12th: AM  Check in, patterning and patterning walk.
         PM  Keyline principles applied to homesteads and farms.
         EVE  Slide show (Wolf Gulch Permaculture site)
August 13th: AM  Surveying for Keyline, Contour, etc.,
         PM  Break into design teams, team mapping
·       Keep teams for the rest of the class and set up “Client Interview”
EVE Slide Show (Elk dancing site)
August 14th: AM  Water harvesting, swales, ponds.
         PM Watershed restoration and health, assessing riparian conditions
         EVE Biodynamics with Slide Show (Tom Ward off this day)
August 15th: AM  Sustainable forestry, social forestry, and hedgerows.
         PM  Forest and Herb walk with vegetation ID.
EVE Special forest products  mushrooms, coppice work, basketry, and poles. 
(Randy Carey is off this day)
August 16th: Field Trip to Wolf Gulch Farm  a Permaculture/ Keyline farm.
August 17th: AM  Pond Construction and principles in and out.
         PM  Group client interview and discussion
August 18th: AM  Review farm assessment as a group. Group breakout sessions.
         PM Design Strategies and retrofit, team designs.
August 19th: AM  Permaculture counseling and ethics, team design process.
         PM  Design team presentations and critique.
         EVE  Party
August 20th: Closing and where to from here? 11 AM departure

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