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From: On Behalf Of Amy Little
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 9:10 PM
To: nefood AT elist.tufts.edu
Cc: 'Abrah Dresdale'
Subject: [NEFOOD] Please help us get the word out about these 2 spring semester UMass permaculture courses

 

We are building a great Permaculture program a UMass and are excited to offer two courses this spring semester. Enrollment has just started and we ask for your support in getting the word out to interested students. 

STOCKSCH  197G - 01   ST-Intro to Permaculture, Online

Lisa DePiano and Abrah Dresdale

Spire number: 58993

A foundation in permaculture history, ethics, principles, design process, and practical applications, rooted in the observation of natural systems. By observing key ecological relationships, we can mimic and apply these beneficial relationships in the design of systems that serve humans while helping to restore the natural world. This course trains students as critical thinkers, observers, and analysts of the world(s) around them, and then goes on to provide students with the tools needed to design for inspired and positive change.

STOCKSCH  297PD - 01   ST-PermacultureDesign&Practice

Lisa DePiano

Thursdays 2:30-5:15

Spire number: 58970

This three-credit course includes in-class lectures, field trips, design studio and a hands-on field component, to offer students a deepened and applied practice in permaculture design process and techniques. The course culminates with students developing a permaculture design and community engagement process for the Holyoke Alleyway Revitalization Project (HARP).

Students will engage with a team of local residents, artists, gardeners, designers & builders  to pilot a vision for the revitalization of one of Holyoke’s alleyways.

Students will develop an understanding of: 

• The difference between urban sustainability & urban regeneration
• The city as an ecosystem
• Environmental racism and environmental justice
• Histories of private property, urbanization and public space
• A whole systems design process 
• How to respectfully enter, engage and exit a community that is not your own

Enrollment Requirements

Prerequisite: STOCKSCH 197G (previously PLSOILIN 197G) or instructor approval.

 

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Amy Little, NESAWG

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group

http://www.nesawg.org

845-255-0822 home office

845-853-3440 cell

amylittle AT hvc.rr.com

 

 

 

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