[Scpg] Update September Service Learning

Wed Aug 29 14:22:32 PDT 2007

Quail Springs' Update

UPCOMING EVENTS

Service Learning Weekend 
Rescheduled to September 22nd- 
23rd (Saturday and Sunday)

Come out and help with the harvest and gardens, 
and gabion building!  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=159519416&u=1566570
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=159519416&u=1566571
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=159519416&u=1566572 

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=159519416&u=1566573 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=159519416&u=1566574) 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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