permaculture

[Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson <lakinroe@silcom.com>]

hi everyone

        

here
is a listing of Permaculture Courses submitted to Hopedance for the next
issue FOOD Mar/Apr 2002
not all the courses where listed in the issue because of space and the
date of the courses , the courses not listed in this issue will be in the
next one FOOD Part 2 May/June 2002.

        

        

        

thanks
for submiting wes roe Santa Barbara  Hopedance Editor

NOTE to List Permaculture Courses
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Permaculture Discussion Group to Cover Permaculture Principles and Practises in Santa Barbara CA
This will be an interactive meeting showing video covering many parts of a lecture series on Permaculture Design by Bill Mollison one of the founders of Permaculture , audio tapes, other Permaculture Videos, slides and discussion each month.
For more info and directions contact Margie Bushman 962-2571 or email sbpcnet@silcom.com.We will be setting up meetings again .

Permaculture Discussion Group Meetings in Downtown San Diego Ca 
Contact San Diego Permaculture Center sdecc@igc.org (619) 298-8879
Permaculture Talks lead by Marcia Boruta followed by a walk and discussion around the immediate community

Introductory Permaculture (PC) classes East County San Diego
The newly-formed East County Permaculture Circle (ECPC) of San Diego 
The East County Permaculture Circle was launched January 5 by a group of 15 
East County residents. It is intended to be a study/do group that meets 
once/month for classes, and in between at members' houses to help each other 
with PC projects in "barn-raising" fashion. We are currently evaluating a 
number of PC-learning options such as instructors/lecturers, Internet 
(distance-learning) courses, videos, books, discussion groups, etc.
Send the following to bslind@earthlink.net: Your name, address, tel#, email 
address ... and a short bio (<100 words)telling about your background, 
interest/experience in permaculture and anything else of interest to other 
ECPS/class participants. 


Local Permaculture Workshops in 2002 in Santa Barbara 
After a very successful Permaculture Workshop with Larry Santoyo Larry Santoyo and Betsy Gallery are planning a series of workshops over the year that will take place in urban backyard. There was a great article on the Workshop in Newspress called Permacultural Revolution Thurs Jan 17 with a great write up explaining permaculture by Larry Santoyo and Betsy. 
Contact Betsy Gallery at bgallery@cox.net (805) 963-2878. 

March 10. - 15. 2002 The Secrets to Making Money and Making a Difference ­ Hawaii.
A Course on Holistic Financial Planning and Socially Responsible Investing 
We can teach you how to make money and make a positive difference in the world. Come learn how to plan your finances and invest profitably in a way that reflects your values and builds a sustainable world. There is currently $2.2 trillion invested in a socially responsible manner! We can help you be a part of this exciting revolution. Learn how to choose good companies and avoid the bad. Invest to enhance the health of your community and support those in need. Opportunities abound for uniting profits and principles ­ this class will show you how! You can make money by helping restore the planet and by engaging with your community! You too can make sound financial decisions that are also socially and environmentally beneficial ­
Facilitators: Christopher Peck & Michael Kramer. $500. 
For info www.permaculture-hawaii.com/events.htm or call 808-965-0178 

March 17. - 23. 2002How To Save the World By Teaching Permaculture ­ Hawaii
An Advanced Permaculture Teachers’ Training Course 
This Permaculture Teacher’s Course introduces a revolutionary new way of teaching permaculture ­ we apply the principles of permaculture to the teaching of permaculture. We will cover every aspect of being an exciting and effective educator. 
The powerful teaching techniques you will learn in this course were gleaned from years of permaculture teaching wisdom from experienced permaculture teachers around the globe. 
The prerequisite for this course is a certified Basic Permaculture Design Course. Course attendees will be eligible for Permaculture Teacher Certification. 
Facilitators: Christopher Peck & Michael Kramer. $700 
For info www.permaculture-hawaii.com/events.htm or call 808-965-0178 

Living Systems Design I: Permaculture & Sustainable Systems for Urban 
Communities Seattle, WA 
four weekends; Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00-5:00.
*March 16th & 17th and 23rd & 24th; *April 20th & 21st; *May 18th & 19th.
Where: The Mountaineers, 300 Third Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119
Tuition: $1000 (includes all fees, in-class instructional materials, and refreshments)
For more information and to register on-line, visit our website at www.lsdg.net or call us at 206-546-3119. 

April 19 - 28, 2002 PC Fundamentals: Harper, TX (near Kerrville) 
Learn to heal damaged infrastructure in your community, to heal the land, to use economic strategies for sustainable rural and urban lifestyles, to garden and farm to feed your family , plus much more
Completion of the Fundamentals Course is a prerequisite for the Design Practicum Course 
Completion of both courses fulfills the requirement for the Permaculture Design Certicate
Cost $500  Patricia Allison, Dick Pierce, Martha Leach, Gary Freborg  
Contact: Martha Leach - 830-864-4174 or mjshtx@yahoo.com or Kathryn 512-441-2009 kstevens@ktc.com


April 28th to May 12th 2002 Permaculture Design Course Leavenworth, WA USA 
World renowned permaculture instructors Michael Pilarski, Bruce Hill, and Penny Livingston will be teaching 
The main purpose of the course is to impart permaculture principles and methodologies which can be applied anywhere in the world. Through lecture, slide shows, discussion, observation, field trips and hands-on activities, permaculture design students will develop the practical skills and knowledge to design and implement sustainable systems that are in harmony with the natural world. We will cover hundreds of crops which can provide family needs or cash income. Medicinal herbs will be a major focus.
For details visit: http://www.friendsofthetrees.net/tierra/tpdc.html 
Contact: Ben Berkman & Amanda Carr 12000 Sunitsch Canyon Rd. Leavenworth, Wa 98826 
(509) 548-3225 or (509) 548-6880 tierrapermaculture@hotmail.com 

Dates: 29 avril - 12 mai 2002 Permaculture Design Course (in french) 
Location: Rougemont, Québec, Canada 
Instructor: Grégoire Lamoureux & guests 
Contact:: Ketty St-Fleur, Nature-Action Québec: 
(450) 441-3899   info@nature-action.qc.ca 

MAY 3-5 INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE
NATURAL BUILDING: MATERIALS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - $175 
July 3-August 17, 6 WEEK PERMACULTURE RESIDENCY PROGRAM- 
Application with references is required by June 1st. $2000 (camping, meals, materials, & tuition) 
JULY 21-27 BUILDING WITH COB 
August 1-4 NINTH ANNUAL PERMACULTURE SUMMER GATHERING $85(Please register by July 15th) 
August 10-18 PERMACULTURE DESIGN PRACTICUM - Part 2 of the Permaculture 
Design Course. Work in teams to design homesites and neighborhoods at Earthaven Ecovillage.$600 
August 29 - September 2 WOMEN'S WORK: CREATING 
SUSTAINABLE FUTURES - Patricia Allison, Mollie Curry. $250 
October 20-25 Permaculture Teacher's Training Open to graduates of the Pc Design Course. $375 
Write: Culture's Edge, 1025 Camp Elliott Road, 
Black Mountain NC 28711-8628. Phone: (828) 669-3937 or (828) 669-0619. E-mail:culturesedge@earthaven.org. 

May 24 - June 1, 2002 PC Fundamentals: The FARM, Summertown, TN 
Cost $600 Instructors: Patricia Allison, Albert Bates, Siswe Herring, and others
Contact: ecovillage@thefarm.org or 931-964-4324 

May 26th-June 9th, 2002 Permaculture Design Course  Hummingbird Ranch, Mora, New Mexico
Instructor Scott Pittman and others
Cost: $990 (includes course tuition, tent site, hot showers, and three healthy meals per day
For More Information or to Register, http://cocreativeculture.com/pc.htm 
Call 800-336-3493 (toll free) Please Register Early ­ Space is Limited. 

June 1-15 2002 Permaculture Design Course Garberville Ca
With Penny Livingston-Stark,Brock Dolman, James Stark & Starhawk
Fee $950 includes camping accommodation and meals
Permaculture Institute of Northern California 
P.O Box Pt. Reyes Ca 94956
(415)- 663-9090 info@permacultureinstitute.com www.permacultureinstitute.com

June 10 - 22, 2002 Permaculture Design Course Winlaw, British Columbia, Canada
 \Description: This is the basic permaculture design course covering 
the principles & techniques of permaculture design. The course 
includes lectures, discussions, hands-on, slide shows, field trips & design projects. 
Instructors: Gregoire Lamoureux & guests 
Contact: Kootenay Permaculture Institute: (250) 226-7302 spiralfarm@yahoo.com 
<http://www3.telus.net/permaculture> 

June 9 - 16, 2002 Build Here Now 2002 
The Fourth Annual Natural Building & Permaculture Convergence  At the Lama Foundation Taos County, New Mexico 
co-sponsored by The Last Straw Journal, The Lama Foundation & The Permaculture Institute
Lodging options: At Lama, yurt with beds or loft space can accommodate up to 15 (first come, first served; stipulate this arrangement on your registration; bring your own bedding or sleeping bag)... RV and tent sites on the grounds for 100 campers. Hotels are available in Taos and Questa (at additional cost).
Cost: Before May 1, 2002, $475; after May 1, $575 for the 7-day event. Children 5-16 half price (childcare not provided). Per day participation is $100. Cost includes three vegetarian meals per day and on-site lodging.
Travel Information: The Albuquerque airport is three hours from the site. Carpooling and shuttle service will be available. For more information, contact the Lama Foundation at (505) 586-1269 or see http://www.lamafoundation.org
To be placed on a list to receive info <catherinew@zianet.com> Please note that participation is limited to 100 people. 
http://www.lamafoundation.org

June 7 - 23, 2002 PC Design Course [Stand-alone Fundamentals course, June 7 - 16]: 
Lafayette, LA $ Sliding Scale - TBA Instructors: Patricia Allison and others Contact: 
Jamie Harson, 337-984-9794 or miharso@cs.com 

August 19 to September 1, 2002 Permaculture Design Course Basalt, Colorado 
The CRMPI Annual Permaculture Design Course (APDC) is designed to give the participant an understanding of the essential parts of permaculture so that they can better design and engineer forest gardens, greenhouses, and other permaculture endeavors. During the first week you will learn about the essential elements of permaculture. Then in the second week you will be putting the knowledge in action with a full spectrum design project. Whether you're a designer, a veteran Permaculturist, or a gardener 
Instructors: Peter Bane, Earthhaven,Jerome Osentowski, Director CRMPI, John Cruickshank, 
Location - The course is held at our high altitude demonstration site, one of the most mature forest gardens in North America. It is located on Basalt Mountain, surrounded by ridgelines covered with forests and red sandstone. This site makes a beautiful and inspiring location for teaching and learning. All ideas covered in the Course can be witnessed on site with a stroll through the garden. It helps create immediate learning connections when everything learned can be seen working in action.
Cost: $1000, sliding scale, $100 non-refundable deposit$50 discount for registration by June 30, $100 couples discount
Contact: The Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute PO Box 631, Basalt, Co 81621 Ph/Fx: 970-927-4158
jerome@crmpi.org --- www.crmpi.org

August 5-9 Starting & Sustaining Intentional Communities - 
Do you dream of establishing a land-based intentional community? This course is designed to help you actualize that dream. Presentations and exercises will cover such topics as how to find land and finance a purchase; legal forms available for holding land; organizing as a "for-profit" or a "non-profit," group decision making process; finding like-minded people; financial organization; legal and insurance issues; dealing with local zoning and regulations; and long-term planning. We'll have extensive tours of the Sowing Circle community and OAEC's educational center. Instructors: Dave Henson, Adam Wolpert, and Guests; Residential, meals included. March: $350 ($300); August: $600 ($525)
Contact: OAEC 15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental, CA 95465; (707) 874-1557 x.201; oaec@oaec.org ; website www.oaec.org/

Sept.14-28 PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSES 
SUSTAINABLE FUTURES / CRYSTAL WATERS COLLEGE
MAIL ADDRESS: 50 Crystal Waters MS 16 Maleny QLD 4552 AUSTRALIA
PHONE AND FAX: +61 0(7) 5494 4833
EMAILS: info@permaculture.au.com info@crystalwaterscollege.org.au 
WEBSITES: www.permaculture.au.com www.crystalwaterscollege.org.au

Online Permaculture Course Expanded March 15 2002
Elfin Permaculture has added another 6-month segment to its online course to 
accommodate more students and to reduce the time one must wait for a new 
course cycle to begin. Willem Smuts of South Africa will lead a course March 
15 to Sept. 15, 2002. Dan Hemenway, course founder and designer, will lead 
the course beginning Sept. 15, 2002.
For more detail, visit http://barkingfrogspc.tripod.com/frames.html to review 
or download the course protocol, the course reading list, and the course 
assignment schedule.

International Permaculture Conference (IPC7?) to be held in New Zealand
Permaculture in New Zealand(formerly Permaculture Institute of New Zealand) 
PO Box 56-107 Dominion Road AucklandInt 64+ 7 8666735 www.permaculture.org.nz 
Contact: Joanna Pearsall pinz@eartheal.org.nz 
We have now established a convening group to hold an International Conference (IPC7?) 
This is planned for February 2003 in Auckland.We are working very fast to ensure