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  • From: eric@pacificrim.net (Eric James Morris)
  • To: permaculture-mg@amani.ces.ncsu.edu
  • Subject: Permaculture Design Course August 6-20, 1995
  • Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 11:16:37 -0800

>Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 11:15:16 -0800
>To:perminst@peg.apc.org
>From:eric@spherical.com (Eric James Morris)
>Subject:Permaculture Design Course August 6-20, 1995
>
>Howdy folks:
>
>It was suggested that I forward the following information to you. My
>friend & associate Michael Pilarski will be instructing the following
>permaculture workshop. Please post/forward/distribute this information as
>you see fit. Thanks much. -Eric J Morris
>
>Permaculture Design Course August 6-20, 1995
>A two-week intensive in sustainable systems design
>Orcas Island San Juan Islands, Washington
>
>Instructed by:
>Michael Pilarski
>Founder: Friends of the Trees Society.
>Joe Bullock, Sam Bullock, Doug Bullock World-travelled horticulturists. +
>Guest Speakers.
>
>Course Topics:
>* Permaculture methodology * Permaculture principles * Ethics of
>permaculture * Observation skills * Site analysis * Mapping * Tree crops *
>Wildcrafting * Medicinal herbs * Organic gardening * Organic agriculture *
>Agroforestry systems * Edible landscaping * Land trusts * Aquaculture *
>Greenhouses * Erosion control * Sustainable forestry * Ecosystem
>Restoration * Livestock and wildlife * Urban permaculture * Appropriate
>energy * Village development * Networking & research * Intentional
>communities * Intgrated Pest Management * Working in the Third World *
>Formal and informal economies * and much more.
>
>About Permaculture:
>* Permaculture is the art of putting yourself in symbiotic relationship
>with Gaia and with other people. * Permaculture is wedded to place, with
>reliance on native plants, and a close eye on the ecosystem. *
>Permaculture is about self-reliance, growing food, and building creative,
>beautiful, energy-efficient structures from local materials. *
>Permaculture is multiple-story, agroforestry systems using tree crops,
>shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants in symbiotic assemblages which are
>highly productive.
>
>About the Course:
>The main purpose of the course is to impart permaculture principles and
>methodologies which can be applied anywhere in the world. Through
>lecture, discussion, observation, and hands-on experiential learning,
>permaculture design students will develop the practical skills and
>knowledge to design and implement sustainable systems that are in harmony
>with the natural world.
>
>Certification:
>Course graduates will be certified as Permaculture Design Trainees, and
>after two years experience will be eligible for Applied Permaculture
>Design diplomas.
>
>Instructors:
>Michael Pilarski is founder of Friends of the Trees Society (1978) and a
>well-known permaculture educator, writer and networker. Michael has been
>practicing organic farming and gardening for 20 years and has taught in
>the United States, British Columbia, Australia, Nepal, and Belize. Joe
>Bullock, Sam Bullock and Doug Bullock, world-travelled horticulturists,
>have an encyclopedic knowledge of useful plants from tropical to
>cold-temperate climates. They have been developing their homestead for
>over 13 years using permaculture principles.
>
>Course Site & Facilities:
>The seminar will be held at the homestead of the Bullock Brothers near
>Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. The Bullock homestead has lots of examples of
>permaculture design and implementation; with an incredible diversity of
>fruits, edible ornamentals, native, rare, and unusual plants. It is one of
>the premier permaculture sites in the PNW. The unique setting has many
>micro-climates including south-facing, rocky hillsides, forest, and marsh.
> Rustic facilities include: classroom space in as converted
>greenhouse, summer kitchen, sun showers, hot tubs, and fire circle. Three
>tasty, wholesome meals a day will be provided, featuring local, organic
>food. Participants can bring a tent and camp out. There is space for
>camper vans. Local accomodations may be arranged.
>
>Course Tuition:
>Tuition for the course is $750 to $650 self-set sliding scale. This
>includes instruction, meals, curriculum materials, campsite, use of
>facilities and a year subscription to The Permaculture Activist. Several
>partial scholarships are available to Third World or Native American
>people. A $100 dollar deposit (non-refundable) is required with
>registration. The remainder is due on or before August 6, 1995. Single day
>attendance is possible at $50 per day.
>
> The course will be preceded by the Pacific Northwest Permaculture
>Rendezvous on July 28-30. Course participants are invited to attend both
>events and stay on for additional hands-on experience in the intervening
>week.
>
>For details contact:
>Friends of the Trees, PO Box 4469, Bellingham, WA 98227 Phone/Fax:
>360-738-4972
>or: Doug Bullock, Mike Lockman PO Box 109, Deer Harbor, WA 98243
>360-376-2071 (evenings) or Sam Bullock 360-376-2773 (evenings)
>
>




  • Permaculture Design Course August 6-20, 1995, Eric James Morris, 07/19/1995

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