permaculture

["Kirby Fry" <peace@totalaccess.net>]

Hi All,

 

Below is a flyer announcing the details of a design course we are putting on in Texas with Scott Pittman as our primary teacher.  If you know anyone who's been waiting for just the right course to get certified this might be it.  Paass it on!  Thanks,

 

Kirby Fry

 

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This course curriculum will cover the 72 hr
requirement for design training. Participants who
complete the course will receive a certificate
authorizing them to use the term
in pursuit of a livelihood.

Working outline of Class Discussion:

Sat., Oct 25 - Ethics and Principles
Sun., Oct. 26 - Observation, Pattern, and Design
                    Ecosystems, climate, and
biogeography
Mon., Oct. 27 - Forests, Soils, Water,& Earthworks
Tues., Oct 28 - The Design of the Home
Wed., Oct 29 - Natural Building Systems
Thur., Oct 30 - Energy Production and use
                          Waste Treatment and Re-use
Friday Oct 31 - Halloween-  Day trip to established
permaculture sites &
   Dance Party w/Live music of the 13th Floor
Elevators via The Tommy Hall Schedule
Sat., Nov.1 - Appropriate Technology
Sun., Nov.  2- Gardens and Food Storage
Mon., Nov. 3 - Plants, Animals, and Aquaculture
Tues., Nov. 4- Design of Towns and Villages
Wed., Nov. 5- Economic and Financial Systems
    Broad-scale Agriculture and Land Management
Thur., Nov. 6- Tools for the Designer
Creating a Livelihood

This Schedule is evolving - a work in progress of
foinal tweaking!



KERRMACULTURE ANNOUNCEMENT

What and Where:  A 72 hour Permaculture Design Course
to be held at Quiet Valley Ranch, home of the
Kerrville Folk Festival in the heart of the Texas Hill
Country.

Who:  The organizers of the course, Ted Norris,
Patrice Sullivan, Kirby Fry, Tom Smith and Michael
Ovsen, have asked Scott Pittman to be the primary
teacher in the first course of a Kerrmaculture Series.
Long associated with Drylands Permaculture in the SW
United States and with Bill Mollison's world travels,
consultations, and teachings, Scott is considered the
premier expert on drylands permaculture on this
planet.  He will be joined by Pliny Fisk III and
George Swanson, two world reknowned Green Builder
designers, innovators and teachers, and by several
well-known local Permaculture designers, instructors
and consultants.

When:  October 24th - November 6th        - PLUS-
A Great Halloween Psychedelic Music-fest on
October 31st

What Else: The course is intended, with the approval
of the two boards who run these large and historic
festivals, to develop a master plan for the Ranch,
including edible landscapes, green building, and water
catchment.  It has the ability and the intention to
elevate the presence and availability of Permaculture
world-wide, and to develop an on-going resource
center and model of sustainability.   With a core of
certified Permaculturists to work on continuing and
periodic projects, more principles of sustainable
design and thought will pass on through the volunteers
who make it all happen.

- The course offers a clearly superior Permaculture Faculty.
- This initial course is the most affordable certification course available and the
timing is crucial.
- Musicians are especially welcome.
- Meals will include vegetarian options.
- Dry floorspace for bedrolls or cots are included in
the cost.
- Camping or RV hookups are available and Hotel
arrangements can be especially arranged in Kerrville 9
miles away.  Kerrville is on the Guadalupe River and
Interstate 10, north of San Antonio.

Cost : $800  Pro-rated partial attendance and some partial scholarships will be
considered

Contacts:        

Tom Smith   979-249-5414
Michael Ovsen   512-799-2629
Ted Norris
Kirby Fry
Rick Wright
Patrice Sullivan



Permaculture Design Course
Registration Form

Name________________________________
Address______________________________
_____________________________________
City_________________________________
State__________________Zip____________
Home Phone__________________________
Work Phone__________________________
E-mail_______________________________


Payment included:
             ______$800 if received before Oct. 11
             ______$900                   
             ______$100 non-refundable deposit, I will
pay the full            
                              course fee before Oct.
20___________________

What does the fee include?
It includes all meals, workshops, rituals, camping,
and materials for the two week course.  RV sites are
available for an additional $10/day.

Payment and refund policy
Full payment must be received by Oct. 20th. 
No refunds after Oct. 20th.
Limited scholarships available, if you’d like an
application,
initial here______.

Food Needs
We will make every effort to assure that you have an
alternative selection that will meet your needs.
While we can cater to some special needs, i.e.: vegan,
no wheat, the kitchen staff will not be able to
prepare special meals to accommodate every diet.  If
your needs are highly individual, please call so that
we can discuss options with you.

                                           _______I am
vegetarian.
                                           _______I am
vegan.
                                           _______I
love to eat fish and chicken.

Physical and Special Needs:

Because of the rugged nature of this site and the
physical demands of the course work, participants must
be in good physical condition and capable of hiking
sloped terrain.  If you have any special needs or are
differently abled, please call us to discuss the
options.

I heard about the Permaculture Design Course from:

_____Word of mouth.  (please provide the name of the
group or friend who told you about
us.)____________________________
  _____Advertisement in __________________
  _____Brochure received at____________________
  _____At a tour of the Crosstimbers Permaculture
Institute
  _____Online at ___________________
  _____At a talk given by_______________ at
________________
  _____Other _______________________________

How to Apply:

Send the form, SASE and a check made payable to
Crosstimbers Permaculture Institute, and mail to:

Permaculture Design Course
12400 St Hwy 71W
Ste 350 PMB 178
Austin, TX 78738

Your Kerr-maculture Krew

Kirby Fry
Ted Norris
Tom Smith (979)249-5414
Michael Ovsen (512)799-2629
Patrice Sullivan

Please be sure send a self-addressed, stamped envelope
with your registration form!  We look forward to
envisioning the land as it might be with you all.