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On Behalf Of Amy Little 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:
Enrollment Requirements Prerequisite: STOCKSCH 197G (previously PLSOILIN 197G) or instructor approval. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amy Little, NESAWG Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group 845-255-0822 home office 845-853-3440 cell |
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