permaculture

["Harold Waldock" <hwaldock@yahoo.ca>]

Harold Waldock
haroldw@alternatives.com 
alternate:    hwaldock@yahoo.ca
Cell 604 763 6984 

>  -----Original Message-----
> From:         Brandy [mailto:our@pacificcoast.net] 
> Sent: February 17, 2005 4:01 PM
> To:   Harold Waldock - VAN Pc NETWORK
> Subject:      Please post the upcoming workshop
> 
> Dear wider community permies....
> 
> We are happy to share OUR ECOVILLAGE upcoming summer Permaculture Program.
> We have two full time Permaculture teachers from NewZealand and the United
> States, two part time local certified teachers, and a number of guest
> teachers coming from Australia (David and Su Holmgren), New Zealand, the
> United States and Canada.  We are happy to share teachers if others wish
> to book a short workshop while any of these teachers are here.
> 
> Have a great summer.
> 
> In community,
> 
> O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE
> www.ourecovillage.org
> 
> "Come to the edge."
> "We can't. We're afraid."
> "Come to the edge."
> "We can't. We will fall!"
> "Come to the edge." 
>  And they came.
>  And he pushed them. 
>  And they flew.
> ~Guillaume Apollinaire 
> 
> TOPIA: The Sustainable Learning Community Institute
> 
> Presents:
> 
> "PERMACULTURE DESIGN AND ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTION SKILLBUILDER"
> 
> May 16th - September 2nd 2005 (Optional extra month practicum to Oct. 2nd)
> Location: O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. , Canada
> 
> Description
> In 2005, the O.U.R. Eco-Village permaculture design and organic gardening
> program will offer a unique opportunity to build skills and competence
> throughout the growing season.  This is a four-month, fully residential
> program where a balance of practical hands-on learning and theoretical
> class time will be achieved.
> 
> Participants will be involved in running the organic food production
> systems on site for the community.  A wide array of organic-based ideas
> and techniques will be explored and practiced such as no-till,
> bio-dynamic, bio- and french-intensive and permaculture. 
> 
> The program allows participants the opportunity to build skills perhaps
> more commonly found in an apprenticeship.  For example, coordinating
> non-residential students in classes and hands-on projects will enhance
> leadership and facilitation skills.  Each participant will have their own
> experimental garden plot and opportunities to further advance their
> knowledge in specific areas of interest through personalized projects.
> 
> Permaculture will be integrated into the entire program.  The standard
> 72-hour Permaculture Design Course will be taught throughout the five
> months and we are currently applying to be able to offer PDC Certificates
> from the Permaculture Institute in Australia. 
> 
> The program begins with a one week "permaculturalization" - group building
> and establishing learning community ethics and goals in connection with
> everyone on the land.  This will also include group activities.
> Establishing a weekly rhythm will provide continuity throughout the
> program's diverse content.  The entire curriculum is designed to be in
> harmony with the seasonal cycles and in consideration of the current
> developmental stage of O.U.R. Eco-Village.
> 
> During the program, participants will have the opportunity to partake in a
> weeklong student exchange with Linnaea Farm on Cortes Island.  Check out
> their website at  www.linnaeafarm.org
> 
> For all participants who successfully complete the Permaculture Design &
> Organic Production Skillbuilder program, a graduation ceremony and
> celebration will take place in conjunction with the All Cobbers Weekend
> event happening September 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2005. 
> 
> Core Curriculum
> The Permaculture Design & Organic Production Skillbuilder program is part
> of TOPIA: The Sustainable Learning Community Institute.  We are creating a
> core curriculum that will be attended by participants of all programs,
> regardless of their focus.  Topics include but not limited to community
> building, human development, compassionate/non-violent communication,
> decision-making processes, personal leadership, local indigenous wisdom,
> whole systems design and permaculture basics.
> 
> Instructors
> The program is coordinated and lead by Tyrone LaFay of Earthcare Design
> Solutions.  Tyrone has seven years experience studying and practicing
> permaculture design and organic gardening in the Pacific Northwest of the
> US, New Zealand and Australia.  He holds a BSc in Environmental Science
> from Huxley College at Western Washington University.
> 
> In addition to local residents of the eco-village, we bring in specialized
> guest presenters/facilitators from within the local Cascadian Bioregion
> and beyond.  Field trips and excursions will allow our local hosts to
> share their knowledge and working examples. 
> 
> Eco-Village Activities
> Spending four or five months living at O.U.R. Eco-Village gives everyone
> the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of activities.
> Garden, greenhouses, forest, pasture and open spaces offer walks, quiet
> time, change in pace and other learning.  Our connection with the Cowichan
> First Nations Community brings cultural awareness and integration of
> practices in our daily lives.
> 
> Shared meals are at the core of community life and everyone participates
> in meal preparation and clean-up chores. 
> 
> Facilities & Accommodation 
> O.U.R. Eco-Village program participants live in personal tents in our camp
> area.  We have an outdoor solar shower and washing station as well as
> several outhouses.
> 
> Our outdoor kitchen serves vegetarian food with daily input from the
> garden.  A cob oven is also available for bread baking and pizza.  Meals
> are provided - breakfast is self serve, lunch and dinner on a rotational
> cooking schedule with the support of a cook.
> 
> The big yurt on the property is used for gatherings, council, celebrations
> and presentations.
> 
> Find out more about our site on our website:  www.ourecovillage.org
> 
> Surrounding Area & Extended Community
> O.U.R. Eco-Village is situated near Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island.
> The immediate area invites hiking, boating, cycling, and swimming.
> Weekend trips can reach Strathcona Park, the West Coast of the island, the
> gulf islands, Victoria and Vancouver.
> 
> The closest communities for shopping and services are Mill Bay, Shawnigan
> Lake (small villages) and the city of Duncan (larger urban center).
> Public transport reaches Mill Bay and Shawnigan Lake.
> 
> Our climate has a dry season from June to October.  Temperatures reach
> upper 20s Celsius but cool down at night.
> 
> Cost
> $4500 Can., Includes camp, meals, tuition and field trips.
> 
> Two (2) scholarships of $500 Can. are available.  Please refer to the
> Scholarship Application for more details. 
> 
> Upon acceptance, a non-refundable deposit of $200 Can. will be required to
> hold a position.  The remaining $4300 Can. will be due by April 15th,
> 2005.
> 
> This Program May Be For You If:
> You want to learn Permaculture design and organic gardening hands-on
> You want to experience community living as well
> You are mature, know your learning style, self inspired, have good work
> ethics, are physically fit (not necessarily young), are willing to be
> personally involved with others and practice good communication
> You are tolerant, take responsibility, and generally enjoy life
> 
> How to Apply
> We only have six (6) spaces available
> Please send us:
> *     Competed application/questionnaire 
> *     Your resume/curriculum vitae
> *     A vision statement talking about your intent for the program and how
> it relates to your life path.
> You can send your application by e-mail to our@pacificcoast.net.  We also
> recommend sending a hard copy because e-mails have not reached us in the
> past.  Our mailing address is: O.U.R. Eco-Village Att.: Pc Design &
> Organic Production Skillbuilder, Box 530, Shawnigan Lake, BC, VOR2WO,
> Canada
> 
> Do not send money until we have communicated further.  We will collect all
> applications and begin phone interviews in February.
> 
> Upon acceptance to the program, we will send an acceptance package
> including detailed course outlines, daily & weekly rhythms, rules &
> agreements, what to bring, expectations of participants and what
> participants should expect from the program, etc. 
> 
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