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[Steve Gabriel <steve AT fingerlakespermaculture.org>]

PERMACULTURE I, II, & III
offered online by
Cornell University, Department of Horticulture

The study of permaculture helps gardeners, landowners, and farmers
combine a knowledge of ecology combined with it's application to
supporting healthy soil, water conservation, and biodiversity.

Permaculture systems meet humans needs while restoring ecosystem health.
Common practices include no-till gardening, rainwater catchment, forest
gardening, and agroforestry.

Each course is 6.5 weeks long and provides an opportunity for you to
build your knowledge about permaculture and ecological design.
Participants will explore the content through videos, readings, and
activities and complete portions of design for a site of their choosing.

While the course is online, the format is designed for consistent
interaction between facilitators and students through forums and live
video conferences. Readings and presentations will be directly applied
through hands-on activities students will engage with at home.

Completion of a single class gives students a certificate of completion
from the Department of Horticulture and continuing education credits.

Completion of all three courses gives students the portfolio necessary
to apply for an internationally recognized certification in Permaculture
Design though the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute.
(www.fingerlakespermaculture.org)

Classes are best taken in order but can be taken as a stand-alone course
as well. Tuition for each class is $600. Sign up for all three at once and
tuition is $1500.

REGISTRATION OPENS ON DECEMBER 10th. (email sfg53 AT cornell.edu to be 
notified)


PERMACULTURE I: Fundamentals
January 21, 2013 to March 7, 2013.

Introduction Week: Welcome & Introductions
Week 1: History & Definitions of Permaculture
Week 2: Ethics & Case Studies
Week 3: Ecological Principles
Week 4: Climate, Energy, & Technology
Week 5: Zone, Sector, and Elevation Planning
Week 6: Permaculture Plants & Polycultures


PERMACULTURE II: Ecosystem Mimicry
March 11, 2013 to April 25, 2013

Introduction Week: Welcome & Introductions
Week 1: Key Permaculture Concepts and Tools
Week 2: Reading the Landscape & Pattern
Week 3: Building & Sustaining Living Soil
Week 4: Working with Water
Week 5: Forestry & Agroforestry
Week 6: Aquaculture & Animals


PERMACULTURE III: Design Practicum
April 29, 2013 to June 6, 2013.

Introduction Week: Welcome & Introduction
Week 1: Key Permaculture Concepts
Week 2: Maps & Base Mapping
Week 3: Goal Setting
Week 4: Site Assessment
Week 5: Conceptual Design
Week 6: Final Design


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Steve Gabriel is an ecologist, extension educator, and forest farmer
living and working in the Finger Lakes Region of central New York. He
currently spends his time working for the Cornell Cooperative Extension,
splitting his efforts between the Garden-Based Learning program
(www.gardening.cornell.edu) and coordinating the Northeast Mushroom
Growers Network (http://mushrooms.cals.cornell.edu). He also teaches for
the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute and serves on the Board of
Directors for the Permaculture Institute of the Northeast. He is
currently co-authoring a book on Forest Farming with Cornell professor
Ken Mudge, which is expected to be published through Chelsea Green in
2014.

To view a full syllabus of each class visit
http://blogs.cornell.edu/permaculture/online

REGISTRATION IS OPEN DECEMBER 10th!
(email sfg53 AT cornell.edu to be notified)


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Steve Gabriel
Extension Aide
Department of Horticulture

Cornell Garden Based Learning
www.gardening.cornell.edu

Northeast Mushroom Growers Network
www.mushrooms.cals.cornell.edu

sfg53 AT cornell.edu


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www.FingerLakesPermaculture.org
607.527.0607
steve AT fingerlakespermaculture.org