permaculture

[Jackie Pitts <jackie.pitts13@gmail.com>]

Are you looking for a Permaculture Design Course this summer? Rancho
Mastatal is offering an intensive course from *July 21-August 6 *at their
beautiful site in Costa Rica, home to natural building courses, and many
others. Please check out www.ranchomastatal.com (
http://www.ranchomastatal.com/pages/programs/events2.php?Grouping=TopMenu&PageName=events#X103X)
for more information, or contact me at jackie.pitts13@gmail.com. More
information below, as well...
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The course covers the core Permaculture Design curriculum, including
applications of Permaculture in diverse settings and techniques for meeting
human needs that harmonize with ecological patterns. Primarily taught by
Chris Shanks, lectures and hands-on work will explore bioregional designs,
natural building, renewable energy choices in North America and the Tropics,
agroforestry, composting toilets, methane biodigesters, watershed
management, community development, tropical and temperate garden and orchard
design, energy and nutrient cycling, and the integration of animals into
cultivated ecosystems. Local experts on organic production and goat
management will make guest appearances. The course will conclude with
students doing their own Permaculture site design. *

*Cost: *$1200, including delicious food, and on-site accommodations

*Contact: *Jackie Pitts at jackie.pitts13@gmail.com for more information.