http://www.permies.com/forums/forums/f-31/midwest-usa JForum - http://www.jforum.net http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14657/130318 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14657/130318 work they put into transitioning their lives to lives of abundance. I chose to
take on the job of advertising since they rarely use the internet. The Draw is
working on a unique site and scale being that it's 280 acres of mostly secondary
succession poplar forest in the upland with the Raspberry river (runs into lake
Michagan) as a lowland with a ton of large balsam, cedar, black ash, maple,
and hemlock in the in-tact river bottom. They don't have 30 year old forest
garden examples like the bullocks out on Orcas Island in Washington, but they
have 6 year old forest gardens, tons of knowledge, and they're doing everything
you can read about when it comes to permaculture (One of the coolest things
that they're working on in my opinion is transitioning their secondary succession
poplar dominated forests into climax forests of chestnuts and walnuts. If you're
going to take a permaculture course, I can promise that this one has a lot more
to offer than concepts imbedded within a short three day course.

Sincerely,

Adrian

In this ten day workshop we will delve deeply into the system of permaculture
design.
We hope you will leave the course saturated with a new way of knowing which
empowers students to look at old problems with new lenses to create holistic
solutions.

We will begin by exploring a new way of knowing that is holistic and biological.
One way to describe permaculture is land-use design based in systems thinking.
Thinking systems is basically the opposite of how we are trained to think, and
how we think becomes so deeply ingrained that most of us don't ever realize
there are alternative ways of knowing. Limits to the dominant way of knowing in
our culture, reductionism, are becoming increasingly evident as human and
ecological systems continue to degrade. Thinking in systems is the foundation
upon which regenerative ecological and social solutions can be implemented. We
will relate this new way of knowing to agriculture, evolution, ecology, natural
history, water, social organization, natural building, epistemology and more to
come up with a pattern language for a regenerative culture.

A permaculture way of knowing cannot be built on top of our current
unsustainable way of knowing. Simple lineal accumulation of knowledge is not
sufficient. Radical reorganization of life-ways is necessary if we are going to
create a regenerative culture—a permaculture. We must step back, question our
assumptions, and ground ourselves in a paradigm of sanity and empowerment.

Join us for this 10 day immersion course in a permaculture inspired land-based
community. You will learn from a functioning permaculture site as well as
several regional practicing permaculturists. Lecture and discussion will be
bolstered by daily hands on activities. Three local organic meals daily, on
site camping, and materials will be included. This design course is intended
for hands on practitioners and is priced to be affordable; certificates
available from Clare Hintz for those whose management goals include
certification.


When: -Friday July 13th-Sunday July 22nd
Where: -Bayfield Peninsula, WI.
Pricing: -Honor-system sliding-scale $450-$900.
Contact: -Nathaniel Larson 715-779-0155
email: the.draw.ps@...
For More Info: www.thedraw.org or www.facebook.com/BayPermaculture (Eric Frank ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14553/129458 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14553/129458
The dates are slated for August 17,18,19 and will be presented in the Central L.P. (very near Sleepy Hollow State Park & Campground).
We would love to see all of our Michigan Permies attend so I intend to keep the cost to attend as affordable as possible. I have a few kinks to work-out but I will post more details soon. Please let me know if you're interested in attending (it will help me estimate expenses).

Susanna]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14414/128372 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14414/128372
Two exciting events to share in Detroit. First, after the Montana Sepp event, he will be swinging by Detroit for a 5-day intensive: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/189394337829396/ Yay!

And then, a full 12 day PDC in Detroit with Larry Santoyo and Keith Johnson with an emphasis on Urban Ecosystem Design!! This event is from July 22nd through August 4th. Registration and info can be found here: http://auroradesignsolutions.com/courses/

Consider joining us in Michigan for either/both of these events and please also share widely through your permaculture networks. You can private message me here at permies for more specific info too! I hope this message finds you all well and thanks. ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14390/128141 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14390/128141 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14237/126895 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14237/126895
Radical Mycology Convergence 2012!

Hello friends, fellow mycophiles, and fungal enthusiasts!
The Mycelial Network Collective is excited to officially announce plans for the 2nd ever Radical Mycology Convergence (RMC) and we want you to come! If you haven´t heard of the RMC before, you can read about first one (in 2011) at the link at the bottom of this post. Following up on the success of last year´s RMC we have hopes to expand the event this year to include even more events and we want you to participate!

What: As with the first RMC, we envision this unique event to be a volunteer-run gathering of mycologists, fungal enthusiasts, and Earth healers coming together to share skills and information related to the benefits of the fungal kingdom in terms of remediative properties as well as human uses. This weekend-long event will culminate in a remediation project (putting theory to practice) and will also be a unique chance to build community with like-minded mycophiles (aka mushroom lovers) from around North America. We are hoping to hold this years´s RMC in October or November somewhere along the West Coast. We are currently on the search for a location. If you have ideas or leads, please read the “Help Us Find A Location” on the website and contact us!

Why: Because these skills need to get shared! We want to make information on fungi and their helaing powers accessible and tangible for as many people as possible without making it overly-heady or technical. By creating an encouraging space we hope to “bemushroom” all who attend.

Who: The Mycelial Network Collective, organizers of the RMC, would like to cordially invite anyone interested in participating in this event to come and learn, help out, or teach!

http://radicalmycology.wordpress.com/]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14230/126877 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14230/126877 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14206/126798 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14206/126798
For the last 7.5 days after the day off, we will be given the great opportunity to be hosted by Grailville Ecovillage, just 35 minutes north of the city center of Cincinnati in Loveland, Ohio. On this 300 acres of rolling hills of forest and rich pastoral landscape, we see a different context, broad-scale permaculture and social Permaculture to deepen our understanding of this all encompassing topic. They also have quite a clever and approved waste water treatment station and hold true to their virtue of women’s empowerment and the arts.
http://treeyopermaculture.com/future-courses/july-16th-29th-two-week-permaculture-design-certificate-course-at-om-valley-urban-permaculture-grailville-ecovillage-cincinnati-oh-usa/

The two week course will include 80+ hours of instruction through lectures, hands-on sessions, interactive exercises, and design projects to deliver the full Permaculture Design Certification.
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14197/126740 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14197/126740 5 day Urban Permaculture course with Sepp Holzer May 15 - 19, 2012

Join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity! Spend time and learn from the world's top natural farming and Permaculture instructor!

Sepp Holzer will be making his first ever Midwest visit to Detroit, Michigan, for 5 days of Urban Permaculture tours, seminars, site visits and design planning.

Your course registration includes:

- Campsite for 5 days/ 4 nights
- Ground transportation with Sepp Holzer and his team to all events and seminar locations, including "The Farms of Detroit" tour with Sepp Holzer
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks every day
- Private Dinner reception and movie screening with Sepp Holzer
- 3 days of on site, Urban Permaculture design, planning and instruction with Sepp Holzer
-Private final design presentation and farewell brunch with Sepp Holzer

Cost is $499 before May 1st. $599 after the 1st.

To learn more and register, please visit:
http://teasso.com/The-Rebel-Farmer-comes-to-Detroit/
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14157/126319 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14157/126319
So this last Saturday at Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis there was an screening of Urban Roots (a film about the Detroit Urban Farming scene) and an expo of local CSAs, businesses, and others (including the Permaculture Research Institute for Cold Climates) to go along with it. Representing Project Walden, I filmed plenty of the expo and interviewed a few people as well. In it we talk about Permaculture, Urban Farming, and much more. Please give it a look and tell me what you think.



Thanks,
Kirk]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14139/126221 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/14139/126221 Wayne Weiseman is coming back to teach another PDC course at Crazy Rooster Farm. June 24-July 1. 2012. This one should be even better than last year's course, the one featured in the NY Times last summer.
Check it out at crazyroosterfarm.com or feel free to call for info: six-one-2- 382-130-six
Jeff
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13983/124928 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13983/124928
I am new to the forums and am planning on taking a PDC this summer or fall. How do I vet a course? I live in Wisconsin and will be practicing permaculture here. I want to take the best course possible, and am specifically interested in the design process as well as seeing some strong examples of how this applies in the midwest. I believe midwest permaculture is putting on a few courses this year and it seems like there might be something going on in milwaukee. However, most of the info that I found was on the website of the people putting on the course. Any info would be great.
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13955/124724 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13955/124724 I'm glad I stumbled on to this forum after stumbling first upon Paul's Hugelkulture page. I have been transitioning from conventional mowing/landscaping and consumerism over the last 3-4 years. I started gardening and planting to eliminate the yard three years ago and found out about "permaculture" proper in 2011. I previously had a keen interest in off grid living, super insulated structures, earth homes, sustainability, and frugal living, but didn't realize there was a movement such as permaculture until last summer. So glad to have found about it and amazed I had never encountered the subject prior.

I look forward to interacting with you and learning from you. I wanted to provide a link to my craigslist posting as I am looking for a couple of permie roommates. Details are in the posting.

Hope to hear from someone!

http://bloomington.craigslist.org/roo/2911770980.html]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13583/121892 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13583/121892

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]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13408/120497 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13408/120497 Polish off your own teaching skills, methods and approaches.

This retreat is for those who aspire to teach the permaculture certificate course, in parts or in whole. This retreat is designed to increase your effectiveness as a teacher of permaculture. The pedagogy of permaculture has made it such an effective and life-altering experience and we would like to share that pedagogy with you. This training is designed for both the experienced and inexperienced teachers.

This retreat includes student teaching, class exercises, handouts, and critiques.
Come prepared to teach random sections of the Permaculture Design Certification Course and also your favorite section.
Also come prepared to laugh and have fun in a supportive and inspiring setting!

Instructors: Scott Pittman of Permaculture Institute, Larry Santoyo of Earthflow Design and special guest, Larry Littlebird of Hamaatsa
Teacher_Training]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13380/120297 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13380/120297 Sincerely,
Norm Erickson
hazelnutsource@gmail.com
From Lake City, the Hazelnut Capital of Minnesota]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13365/120202 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13365/120202
I was just thinking how great it would be to have a local group of permacultrally minded people to trade, barter or share with. Maybe have some meet ups, BBQ's, or whatever.

I guess I'll start:
Location: SE MI, 48346

Surplus:
Livestock:
New Zealand Black rabbits
Blue Tilapia
Quail* This summer

Plants:
Hop Rhizomes - Casacade, Chinook, Columbus, Centenial, Nugget, Williamette - Digging up soon so I'll see what I got.
Seeds /Starts - Just ordered a ton of seeds from the web, depending on germination I may have a surplus of a few seeds or starts.

Labor:
27 with a strong back and not affraid to get dirty. My room mate is a personal trainer with the uncanny ability to see physical labor as fun exercise....

Homemade:
Homebrew beer: Lots of flavors, changes frequently.

Looking for:
Perenial vegtables.
Mulch plants.
Comfrey.
Apple / pear scions.
Fruit bushes.
Anything I don't have that will grow here.

Looking forward to hearing from you!]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13349/120072 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13349/120072
I just moved to the northern part of Minnesota and I'm itchin to get ahold of some kind of outdoor or growing work.

I've got experience with growing various plants, cacti, and mushrooms.

Shoot me a PM if you want to talk a bit more. :)]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13269/119745 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13269/119745 I am interested in offering you this opportunity and possibly the opportunity to purchase your own land sometime in the future as part of a trade.
Here is what I have to offer; I will be completing a new home hopefully by June first. It will have all new appliances and will be heated with wood. It will be located on a 5,000 acre ranch and will have use of a large root cellar, a large garden area, several out building, 60 acres of pasture if you have horses, and it will be close to a creek, pond and large apple orchard. There is ample firewood available and the recreational and hunting opportunities are super. The ranch is less than 2 miles south of Wind Cave National Park so if you want to see what the area looks like just visit their web site.
Here is what I expect in return; I am looking first and foremost for a down to earth honest person or family that loves to cook and is very good at it. I want you to prepare 5 evening meals a week for me and possibly one other person, bake two loafs of bread a week in a bread machine that I will furnish, clean my small home once a week for 3 or 4 hours, and if you do my grocery shopping I will furnish you with an older pickup to use on and within 15 miles of the ranch. I eat all organic or natural foods and I eat no processed sugar or white flour so cooking with all wheat flour and honey can be a challenge.
This is not a paid position so you must have an outside source of income and some form of medicinal insurance. I do however have high speed internet on the ranch so if you are making money off the net that should be acceptable.
If you have any interest, send me an email and we can talk further.
me@gwtc.net
Thanks for your interest
Gary
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13221/119489 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13221/119489 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13172/119162 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13172/119162
Permaculture on Family Farms

Mar. 3rd Saturday from 1pm to 4pm

Joel Kellum of King's Hill Farm began as an intern at Prairie Dock Farm in Whitewater in 1996. He continued working with Avalanche Organics as a farm partner from 1997-2007 on the Kickapoo River near Viola. In 2007, times shifted on the Kickapoo River and the floods washed the Kellum family to Kings Hill Farm in Mineral Point. In 2008, Joel looked to understand sustainable care of the land and became certified in Advance Permaculture Training for Teaching Permaculture. This knowledge led Joel to a new way of looking at the fields. He then planted a 7 acre edible forest and integrated these values into how he plans the vegetable fields.

Register here.
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2677136387

Here;s the website for Joel's farm

http://kingshillfarm.com/
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13086/118427 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/13086/118427
Anywho, I'm looking forward to learning a lot in these forums.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12991/117488 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12991/117488 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12924/117096 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12924/117096
http://www.mosesorganic.org/conference.html

Grant]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12858/116418 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12858/116418
Please send private message with contact info. I will not share email or number on site. Blessings!!]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12627/114211 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12627/114211
Many thanks,

John]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12626/114210 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12626/114210 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12614/113988 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12614/113988 Feb. 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd) at FHTC in Emporia, Ks. Classes run from 6pm to 8pm. The cost is $25 per class or $79 for all four. I know this is short notice but, I just found out about it this evening. I'm attempting to enroll but, their web site isn't working properly.

This may be beneath most of you here but, i'm new to Permaculture so, this is exactly what I need. ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12450/112991 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12450/112991 I'm new to permaculture, gardening, homesteading and everything else discussed in these forums and I'm looking to get my feet wet. When I say I'm new, I mean I'd never heard of permaculture three month ago. And, as embarrassing as it is to admit, I'm also new to the concepts of green living, land stewardship and sustainability. I am embracing these ideologies but, I have to confess an immense lack of knowledge. So, please be patient.

Thank you for you time, consideration and understanding.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12325/111985 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12325/111985
Would anyone by chance have any information about any courses in the Midwest during that period? The closer to Minnesota the better. My Internet searches haven't turned up anything suitable. (Btw, I'm tied up in late January, so the Midwest PDC won't work, and Nebraska, while technically Midwest, is further than I'd like to go.) Just looking for suggestions.

Thanks in advance.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12126/110044 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/12126/110044 Lied Lodge PDC At the National Arbor Day Farm
Long Term Sustainable Design for Your Business, Community and Home

March 25 1:00pm to March 31 5:00pm, 2012
Midwest Permacuture At the National Arbor Day Farm - Nebraska City, NE
Cost - $1,495 (includes lunch and dinner) plus lodging

This Training is Ideal For:
- Individuals & Homeowners Interested in Food, Functionality & Beauty
- Green Business Owners Seeking to Implement Integrated-Whole-Systems Perspectives
- Tree City Administrators and Community Planners
- Landscape Designers, Architects & Managers
- Those who Just Want to Make a Difference in the World
- Individuals in the Midst of, or Ready to Make, a Big Change in their Lives

Learn to think like a permaculture designer and to apply basic permaculture concepts to your professional and personal life. This course contains the full PDC curriculum and a PDC Certificate will be awarded upon completion. The pre-course self-study program consists of 14+ hrs. of pre-recorded webinars, two Live Webinars, the textbook 'Earth User's Guide to Permaculture' by Rosemary Morrow, our 150 Question Study Guide and handouts.
Students need to come prepared for a very full week of learning, designing, and fun.

Visit our website for more info.

Questions? You are welcome to email becky@midwestpermaculture.com or call Becky at 815-256-2215]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11858/108017 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11858/108017 natural building workshops at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in northeastern Missouri.

The 2012 Timber Framing Workshop (June 10-23, 2012) is shaping up to be a unique and very exciting opportunity for folks looking to gain real building skills in an incredible setting. Students will spend two full weeks at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage learning the historic craft of timber framing using mortise and tenon joinery, focusing on the exclusive use of hand tools. In two weeks we will raise an impressive timber frame home using only hand tools with twelve students!

The Straw Bale Building Workshop is now open to applicants! Join us in July 2012 for a comprehensive 10 day straw bale construction course, where you will learn valuable skills you need to know to build your own straw bale house. You’ll get hands-on experience stacking, securing, and pinning bales, and plastering the walls with local clay. Enjoy and learn from the incredible experience of helping to build an actual home in a well-known, inspiring ecovillage community.

Thanks for reading!]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11705/106764 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11705/106764
I just joined myself yesterday. 
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11018/100537 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/11018/100537 Our Winter PDC with Farming/Food-Growing Focus
Jan 28 to Feb 4, 2012 - One Very Full Week (plus pre-training studies)

The emphasis of this course:
1. Delivering the full PDC Curriculum.
2. Transforming back yards, city lots and roof tops into bountiful (& beautiful) gardens.
3. How to make food growing economically profitable, socially responsible and environmentally sound.
4. Minimizing work and reducing fossil fuel requirements.

http://midwestpermaculture.com/courses-training/our-certification-courses/winter-pdc-stelle-2012/]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10801/98592 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10801/98592
I'm located just above the 40th parallel in Indiana.  So far there doesn't seem to be a lot of information available in my area.  The local USDA office does set up informative seminars a few times a year, but short notice has kept my participation low.  One that I was able to attend last year was dealing with "no-till" farming methods and it made me happy to know that my property hasn't been under a plow for at least 25 years.

Anyway, I just wanted to say "Hello".  It would be nice to become acquainted with folks who know more and have experience.  I'm still trying to learn my way around the forum.  I hope the photo comes out and isn't too big.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10547/96268 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10547/96268
I want to add that my grapevine cuttings, GoJi berry, and Some of the Thornless Blackberries did root with this method. They were taken at the same time. I just don't know why the blueberries didn't root.

macmike
mail<<at>>mikealrhughes<<dot>>com
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10282/93948 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/10282/93948
It's really a dream come true, but I need a smaller dream... :-D

OBTW... The property is at about 1300ft, so you'll watch eagles, turkey vultures play/hunt all day long.  The view is the best I've seen in this area.

Here's the listing.

ww.elywildwoods.com/component/hotproperty/?view=property&id=254

Feel free to email me @ filterdrum@yahoo.com with any questions.

]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/9952/90956 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/9952/90956 August 18-30, 2011   Victoria, VA   www.naturesfriends.ning.com to register

3 Day Intro $350- when 2 register at same time, it is half price for each one

11 Day Permaculture Design Certification Course- $1100
when 2 register at same time, both receive 10% off

In 3 Day Intro learn how core permaculture principles can be applied to your site. Review drought resistant agriculture and details for urban homesteading

During 11 day, full 72 hour PDC, students will construct demonstration gardens, design terracing pools, and botanical sanctuaries. Field trips included in registration.Comprehensive curriculum focuses on design principles and problem solving for temperate climate zones. Instructors have over 20 years experience living and practicing permaculture practices. Those who complete all 72 hours and individual project assignments over 11 days will receive an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate. Whether 3 or 11 days look forward to shared inspiration that will reduce your carbon footprint and prosper your permaculture practice!

wearenaturesfriends@gmail.com]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/9155/83527 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/9155/83527
We invite you to join us at Singing Prairie Farm for a certified 76 hour Permaculture Design Course (PDC) taught by Permaculture Master Ethan Hughes.  Ethan is the co-founder of the Possibility Alliance, an educational permaculture center and intentional community in Northeast Missouri.  He has over 10 years experience in permaculture and sustainability, drawing from a rich diversity of knowledge spanning from Aprovecho Research Center and Lost Valley Educational Center in Oregon to The Ark in southern France and Ruskin Mill in England.

The 76 hour certified Permaculture Design Course will be held at Singing Prairie Farm in La Plata, Missouri.  (Approximately 2 miles from an Amtrak train stop in La Plata.)


Course Description

This course will focus on temperate climate Permaculture and living out Permaculture’s ethics and principles.  If you are planning to practice permaculture in North America or Europe and want to embody this incredible ecological science, then this course is for you.  This course is not for hobby permaculturist, but rather for people who sincerely want to learn to meet their needs for food and shelter from the land.  The 76 hours of course work required to receive a Permaculture Design Certificate will be covered over a two-week period, mixing hands-on and classroom study.  All students are required to be present for the full two weeks if they wish to receive a certificate.  All major topics of Bill Mollison’s book on Permaculture Design will be covered including:
1. Philosophies and Ethics underlying permaculture.
2. Basic permaculture principles.
3. Patterns in Nature and how to use that in design
4. Methods of design.  How to go from a damaged piece of land to having a plan for moving forward with it.
5. Climatic factors.  We will focus primarily on the temperate bioregion.
6. Trees, forests and why we want to mimic their systems.
7. Water catchment, usage, importance and conservation.
8. Soil, minerals, microorganisms, building new soil and preventing erosion.
9. Earthworks: how to shape the land and help it achieve the goals we are aiming for.
10. Aquaculture
11. Natural Building
12. Alternative systems: community living and other was of choosing to live that benefit both people and the planet.

Teaching Staff

Ethan Hughes is the primary teacher for the course.  He is the co-founder of the Possibility Alliance, an educational permaculture center and intentional community in Northeast Missouri.  He is currently pushing the boundaries of bioregional permaculture at the Possibility Alliance (P.A.), which is petroleum and electricity free.  In addition, they practice the ethics of permaculture through using biological resources such as draft animals, aquaculture, wild edibles, goats, chickens, ducks, bees, food forests, gardens, grains as well as human power in the form of hand tools, bicycles, bike-powered grain mills, and a hand-crank blender.  He has been teaching about ecology and conservation since 1990 and is excited about sharing the cutting edge of permaculture.

Additional teachers will assist with the course to share their specific area of expertise.

Course Site and Accommodations
The course will be held at Singing Prairie Farm in La Plata, Missouri.   Singing Prairie is an organic family farm run by John Arbuckle, a ninth-generation American farmer, and his wife Holly and their two children, Noah and Zea.  The farmhouse on the property was formerly owned by the Amish and is still electricity free.  Singing Prairie Farm produces organic pasture raised eggs, broiler chickens, Thanksgiving turkeys, apple-fed pigs, small grains, Indian corn and vegetables.  They practice simple living through food preservation, fermentation, and cheese-making and use vehicles run on used vegetable oil.

In keeping with the radical simplicity principles, the accommodations will be rustic.  Each participant will bring their own tent, (in the event of storms, the farmhouse will be available.)  Food will be local and organic whenever possible.  Please let us know in advance if you have special dietary needs.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycle (if possible) for visits to neighboring farms and projects.  If you would like to attend this course, but need different accommodations, you may book a room at the Depot Inn in La Plata.  (Obviously, this cost in NOT included in the fee for the course.)

The Investment

Singing Prairie Farm and the Possibility Alliance (home of Permaculture teachers, Ethan Hughes) are examples of simple living and sustainability in practice.  To that end, the course is being offered by Singing Prairie at a lower rate than most two-week  Permaculture Design Courses in North America.  The fee includes mostly organic meals and a place to camp. If you commit, please plan on coming for the full time, noon on Oct. 11 until noon on October 24th.

The Early Bird fee (registration prior to September 1, 2011) is $650. 
The Regular fee (registration between September 1-October 11) is $725.

In keeping with the vision of creating systems that are abundant, 10% of the profits of the course will be donated to programs supporting the urban homeless in St Louis.

A non-refundable $200 deposit is required to secure your place for the course.  Please make a check or money order payable to Singing Prairie Farm.  Please mail it to:

Singing Prairie Farm
30552 Lantern St
La Plata, MO 63549

Questions?  Please contact John or Holly Arbuckle at 660-332-4020.


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First, please watch the video (also on YouTube) if you are interested, thank you.

Here is the link:  http://republicofmissouri.org/

Looking for some clear-headed, not knee-jerk, analysis based on the incoming data, thank you.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/9006/81954 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/9006/81954 http://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction

So I'm just looking around for like-minded neighbors!  :-)]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8916/80900 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8916/80900 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8851/80410 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/8851/80410
Rosario: Summit Avenue church in St. Paul hopes to send a message: 'Feed the poor'
By Rubén Rosario
...
Pending approval from the city's historic preservation committee, the church's garden at 797 Summit Ave. is designed to provide fresh produce for up to 15 families through a partnership with Neighborhood House's basic needs program.
...
"We thought it was a fabulous idea, and putting it right on Summit was a great way to highlight the need," said Mary Senkbeil, the committee chair. The church folks asked the food shelf folks, whose clientele is 40 percent immigrant or ethnically diverse, what to grow.
...
The Permaculture Research Institute for Cold Climate, a Minneapolis firm, was hired to come up with a design for the community garden that would look pleasing and also accomplish its humanitarian mission.

>>> I would definitely love to see more projects like this in my community, or pretty much anywhere. Check out the whole article if you get a chance; there are some lists of crops to help you envision what they are building along Summit Ave. ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7906/72192 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7906/72192
I've checked Midwest Permaculture and with the Permaculture Activists, and now here.. anyone else I could talk to?]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7628/68908 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7628/68908
I am looking for tennants to share my lakeside cabin in Rural mid-Michigan.  The apartment is being renovated and will not be available until Summer 2011. 

The apartment is a one-bedroom, one bath apartment with an open kitchen and living room.  Approximately, 1200 sq feet of living space attached to the main log-cabin by a common laundy/mechanicals room. 

My goal is to find a tennant interested in helping to maintain the property in exchange for reduced rent.   

If you have general questions feel free to ask them here.  If you would like to have a discussion on suitibility to your situation, please send me a private message.

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Planting a Future Conference, La Farge, WI – August 6, 2011
http://www.unitedplantsavers.org/#planting

Also - Jim McDonald will be teaching in Michigan and beyond, see http://herbcraft.org/classes.html for information.

]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7392/66542 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7392/66542 I just thought I'd put out an idea that I had.  I'm interested in permaculture, but am finishing graduate school, working for myself, and need to pay off loans at the same time I'm trying to save and find some land.  Given I may shift a little with my work and location, I thought an option might be to live on someone else's land who is interested in permaculture for a short time until I have more direction.

I currently live near the twin cities in Wisconsin and also spend a fair amount of time around Duluth/Superior (Minnesota/Wisconsin).  If anyone is interested or knows of someone interested in having someone live in a tiny house or yurt or something on their land, please let me know. 

I'm very quiet, work a good deal from home and will need good electricity and internet service.  Other than that, I'm open to what is necessary to adapt. ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7352/66189 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/7352/66189
This ten day comprehensive workshop is unique in that we will be building an engineered code approved building, something that is not always easily accomplish in the natural building world. The design of this workshop is to teach participants everything they need to know to build their own BaleCob structure.  We will be executing a design that enables the participants to learn about all aspects of BaleCob and Cob construction….by getting your hands dirty.  We have designed this course to prepare anyone to owner-build their very own code-approved structure.  Students will encounter a knowledgeable staff and a fun workshop in a beautiful setting.  Students of all skill levels will enjoy this course and gain valuable knowledge about building, sub contractors and satisfying building officials.  This workshop will cover all elements of code-approved natural building with an emphasis on: efficient and durable foundations, strawbale walls. roof construction and insulation, roofing, cob interior walls and thermal massing for your climate, framing-in windows and doors, plumbing, electrical systems (including photovoltaics). and all aspects of finishing (including cabinetry and earthen plasters and floors).  Also covered in this 10 day workshop will be; composting toilets, graywater systems, building site orientation, bio-fuels and more.

How it works:
The days are long and hard work should be expected.  We start our morning with a light breakfast followed by an hour or so of work where we will break for a full breakfast.    Work will continue until lunch. An extended lunch will allow for personal and rest time or maybe a dip in the swimming hole. Our afternoons continue with a discussion period and more building.  Our dinner and evening break is relaxing, and I encourage people to bring instruments for around the fire. Also our BaleCob sauna is available for workshop participants.  Although physical work is involved in building the cottage, participants are encouraged to work at their own pace.  You know your limits please respect them and no prior building knowledge or experience is required.  Our goal is to provide a safe environment in which to learn and meet like-minded individuals.

Food:

Three vegetarian meals a day are provided as part of the tuition.  The meals are delicious and wholesome. For some meals a local meat option will be available. If you have any dietary concerns or allergies please let us know ahead of time and in most cases we will be able to accommodate you.

Accommodations:

Camping is available on site and bathroom facilities with showers are provided. Campers and RVs are also welcome, however there are no hookups and please no generators.

The main focus of this BaleCob workshop is you, and providing a constructive learning environment to help you achieve your natural building goals. We encourage questions on all topics of natural building, BaleCob, Cob Strawbale etc.  We encourage you to bring your house plans and design ideas along with your imagination. Natural building, specifically BaleCob and Cob, open up a whole new realm of building.

The money stuff:

Tuition for the workshop is $790. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due upon completion of registration. The remaining balance is due any time before or at the start of the BaleCob workshop.  Workshop size is limited and tends to fill up quickly. To register please contact us and a registration form will be e-mailed to you promptly.

Questions?

You can email us directly at cappie@pangeafarm.com, or josh@pangeafarm.com with questions about the workshops.

Thanks,   Pangea Farm
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studentservices@pri-de.org
313-647-4015

Instructors: Larry Santoyo and Keith D. Johnson
Date: March 27 - April 8, 2011
Location: Detroit

****HALF PRICE / 2-FOR-1****

Course Overview
The Permaculture Design Certificate course is an internationally recognized, seventy-two hour course serving as an introduction to permaculture design as set forth by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. It serves as a foundation for further permaculture work and study and is a prerequisite for the Diploma in Permaculture Design, offered through the Permaculture Institute. Credit for this course is now accepted by a growing number of universities around the world.

Agricultural Urbanism

    Whether we call it Agricultural Urbanism, Urban Agriculture, Urban Farming or simply gardening, sustainable communities likely are not possible without locally produced food. A large part of CO2 emissions come from transportation, and in food production in particular, transport is a significant portion of the GHG burden and the 10 calories of energy needed to produce 1 calorie of food. Most cities will need to develop close relations with surrounding areas and be able to import their food from within a 30 to 100 mile radius. Detroit can grow a huge percentage of its food within city limits, decreasing the burden on surrounding cities and reducing CO2 emissions.

Course Content:
The format is designed to be taken in three modules to accommodate students who cannot or do not wish to attend a full PDC. The course sections can also be attended as one-, two-, or three-day workshops with the advisement of, and permission from, the Instructors. Send inquiries to: studentservices@pri-de.org

Part One

Fire, Water, Earth & Air... New Ecology and Sacred Geometry: Introduction to Permaculture Design and Natural Pattern Understanding

Day 1
Course description, group introductions, site orientation & house rules, Permaculture Design ethics, theory, Indicators of Sustainability.

This session will introduce the guiding philosophies and fundamental methodologies of Permaculture Design. Students will develop skills for recognizing the intrinsic characteristics of natural systems.

Day 2
Concepts and themes of design, origins of form, design methodologies, zones and sectors, base mapping, procedures of property design, design teams.

Permaculture design emphasizes the patterning of landscape, function and species relationships. Concepts of flow patterns, guilds, edge effects and harmonics are covered in this section with reference to specific site examples. Students will begin to formulate their own ideas for site improvement using Permaculture principles. Each student will be assigned to a Design team, and each team will be responsible for a final group presentation.

Day 3
Water & trees, Keyline Design, the hydrologic cycle, global climate, agro-forestry.

Water has been called the stuff of life. Without it, life is not possible. We will examine unique approaches to water harvesting, storage and utilization, and the role of trees and their energy in landscapes to manage water, store carbon and provide other benefits to agricultural zones.

Day 4
Urban Restoration, temperate and tropic zones, reversing erosion, management practices, difficult soils, compost, mulch, earthworks.

Cultivating Soil Fertility: The soil is alive! This workshop will cover key strategies for improving soil health naturally, and reducing the classic problems of pests, weeds and pathogens. Soil classifications and the role of soil in nutrient cycling and plant nutrition will be covered, along with restorative earth works and necessary equipment.

Part Two

Food, Water, Shelter... Earth-Friendly Techniques & Technologies: Building the Home Ecosystem.

The second Part will focus on techniques and technologies for designing & building a complete home ecosystem, restorative agriculture and natural building.

Day 5
Zone and Sector Planning, Zones 1 and 2, home scale projects, house design, green interiors, cooking, cooling, heating, building techniques; straw bale, cob, earthbags.

The Permaculture concepts of zones and sectors help land stewards and community designers make best use of a given site. We will cover the application of landscape profiles, base maps, and on-site analysis to assist in the logical orientation of design elements.

Day 6
Zones 3 and 4. Broadscale design, alternative transportation wind and solar energy, micro climates, working in other climates of the world, restoration of degraded lands.

This workshop will provide students with an overview of large property designs and renewable and affordable technologies with a Permaculture Design emphasis on how to assess their relative appropriateness to a given circumstance.

Day 7
Zone 5. Wilderness preservation, ponds, polycultures, water works, grey water systems, water harvesting.

Aquaculture and wetland environments are among the most productive on the planet. They nourish plant life, provide habitat, help recycle natural resources and more. This course section will survey the world's principal wetland habitats, both natural and manmade: marshes, estuaries, chinampas, Keyline ponds and constructed wetland.

Day 8
Zones 5 and beyond; EcoUrbanism Equals Wilderness Preservation.

Animals in Permaculture; animals and insects offer an astonishing array of intrinsic factors that can prove invaluable to a design. Holistic management of a site using animals.

Part Three

Creating Community... Self-Reliance, Eco-Villages and Eco-Economics: EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration

The final session will feature community building & "creating a sense of place," patterns of human dynamics, intentional communities & eco-villages. We will learn strategies for creating community-wide sustainability and methods for finding our own right-livelihoods.

Day 9
MicroVillage, Village design concepts, collaborative housing, design teams.

Eco-Villages and Invisible Structures. Various strategies for the design and development of intentional communities and eco-villages will be considered, including legal structures and sociological ramifications.

Day 10
Cooperatives, LLC, credit unions, trusts, EarthBanks, and local currencies, review of Principles.

EcoVillage design and strategies for Urban Links. Invisible Structures underlie the arrangement of human societies, and involve psychological, political and economic patterns. These hidden frameworks for human interaction link the Permaculturist and one's site to society at large, and exert a profound influence on how decisions are made and, how effective they can be over time.

Day 11
Products, services and skills, and community organizations.

A principal challenge to moving off the grid and into more holistic lifestyles is meeting one's daily needs. Ideas for establishing community-scale industry, bioregional associations, and for increasing self-sufficiency will be shared.

Day 12
Global issues and permaculture, starting a permaculture consultancy, starting a MicroVillage group, "Where do we go from here?", Designer apprenticeships, design presentations, Talent & Trade Show.

Course Details

Textbooks:

    * Permaculture: A Designers Manual - Bill Mollison
    * Gaia's Garden - Toby Hemenway

** It is not required to have the texts in hand for the course, but students should
acquaint themselves with them at some point. **

Location: TBD; determined by course size.

Accommodations:

    * Option 1.Staff and students will be housed at the PRI-De and will sleep on the floor and should bring appropriate bedding.
    * Option 2. There is limited space for two large tents or several small tents.
    * Option 3. The intent is to foster a close-knit, collegial atmosphere during the course and encourage everyone to stay on campus. We will assist you with finding accommodations, if requested, or if required for non-course-related reasons. A new hostel has opened recently.
    * Option 4. We will attempt to arrange homestays if requested, but cannot guarantee placement. An additional fee will be required.

Transportation:

    * Local pick-up is available to persons arriving from out of the area via air, bus or train. Please notify us of your travel plans several days prior to the course.
    * Daily transport exists on a limted scale. You may wish to drive or rent a vehicle if you expect to be out often. Bicycles encouraged, but not available at this time.

Food: Every effort will be made to accommodate all preferences. Be prepared to make meals communally unless course size is large.

What to Bring:

    * Comfortable clothes you can work in and will be comfortable in in a wide range of settings. Detroit can get near freezing in March and April; layering is a good strategy.
    * Toiletries and a towel.
    * Any special dietary items, though there are organic markets available.

* - $250 if no room and board.
** Pay any amounts not available via the PayPal link on this page via the "Misc Goods/Services" PayPal button on the home page.
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I am 24 years old and looking for a job in any kind of botany, mushroom cultivation, or outdoor work in general. I live in Austin, Minnesota right now and I would love to travel out of state to live where I work.

Even if you are in California or the East Coast, I am looking for adventure!! I have been surfing what this site has to offer for any kind of job in which I would be of good use. :-D

Feel Free to PM me or Email me @  psilocelium@gmail.com
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6835/60806 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6835/60806 to learn the principles and practice of permaculture design.
Heal a planet, build a life -- be the change you seek.

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for immediate release
contact Andy Mahler
andy@lazyblackbear.org
812.723.2430

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Shagbark and Heartwood, in conjunction with
Indiana University's Collins Living Learning Center
are pleased to announce:

Learning From Nature: Permaculture

June 5 - 19, 2011

Two weeks of camping, course-work, and camaraderie, featuring great
meals prepared on site using fresh, local and organic foods at the
Lazy Black Bear in the heart of the Hoosier National Forest.
Enrollment is limited to 25 IU students and 10 participants from the
larger community.

IU Students must complete an application and be accepted to register
for this course. Contact David Haberman <dhaberma@indiana.edu>

All others apply directly to Shagbark (contact information below);
an application form will be sent on request.

Participants will be camping or bunking in cabins for the 2 week course
(camping equipment provided for IU students; contact Shagbark for
additional lodging options). Composting toilets and solar showers are
provided. The course fee covers instruction and course materials, all
meals, and camping. An additional fee is charged for cabins.

Students who successfully complete the course
will receive certification in Permaculture, which which prepares them
for an apprenticeship in the art and science of Permaculture design.

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Contact Information

for Indiana University students:
Professor David Haberman, Department of Religious Studies, Sycamore Hall 215
<mailto:dhaberma@indiana.edu > 812.855.8895

for all others:
Andy Mahler, Shagbark, 3875 S County Rd 50 W, Paoli, IN 47454
andy@lazyblackbear.org, 812.723.2430

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Course Description
This is a 2-week certification course, after which you are eligible
for a Permaculture Design Certificate.

First Week. Forty-four hours of instruction covers:
  * Ethics and Principles
  * Observation,
  * Pattern & Design
  * The Natural World: Climate Forest, Soils
  * The Cultivated Ecology: Gardens, Plants & Animals, Human Dynamics
  * The Home System: Building Design, Energy, Water & Waste
  * Developing Settlements:
Land Use,
Appropriate Technology,
Economics & Finance,
Urban Applications

Second week
Combines the larger subjects of the permaculture curriculum with a
focus on the design of the Lazy Black Bear landscape and culture.
This course together with Fundamentals completes the requirements for
the Permaculture Design Certificate. Presentations by experienced
designers introduce mentored small group design projects.

Students will develop skill in:
  Mapping, Field Survey, and Drawing
  Pattern Languages and Meta-Systems
  Economic, Social, and Community Design
  Broadscale Landscape: Agriculture, Wildlife, Earthworks, Restoration Forestry
  Interview, Presentation, Project Management & Earning a Living

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Instructors:
Peter Bane, Dipl. Perm. Des., Publisher, Permaculture Activist magazine
Keith Johnson, Permaculture Teacher/Designer/Consultant
Rhonda Baird, Permaculture Instructor and founder of the Bloomington Permaculture Guild
David Haberman, Department of Religious Studies, Indiana University
Lazy Black Bear staff


Useful link for more information:

< http://www.permacultureactivist.net/>;

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Fees
for IU students:
Course fee information for IU students, is available by contacting
Professor David Haberman, Department of Religious Studies, Sycamore Hall 215
<mailto:dhaberma@indiana.edu > 812.855.8895

for all others:
Fee: $1145 - for reservations made before 3/31/11; $1295 after
4/1/11, covers facilities, all meals, camping, course materials,
instruction, and round trip transportation from Bloomington.
Contact Shagbark for information about work exchange options.

****************************************

Accommodations: Camping facilities (including solar showers and
composting toilets) and hearty local, seasonal, and organic fare are
included in your registration fee. Other accommodations on site are
available for an additional fee;

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About the Lazy Black Bear
The Lazy Black Bear is a rustic and eclectic guest lodge and farm
located at the end of a dead end road, nestled in the gently rolling
hills of the Hoosier National Forest four miles south of Paoli, Indiana.

NOTE: The Lazy Black Bear is a fragrance free zone. Please bring only
unscented soaps, detergents, shampoos, and body care products and
leave perfumes and fragrances at home.

Shagbark
Shagbark is an Indiana not-for-profit corporation which operates the
Lazy Black Bear as a center for renewal, reunion, and education.
Shagbark also hosts Possum Ridge, an orphan possum rehabilitation center.

Heartwood
Heartwood is a cooperative network of grassroots groups, individuals,
and local businesses working to protect and sustain healthy forests
and vital human communities in the nation's heartland, from the
Appalachian Mountains to the river valleys of the Great Plains,
and from the Great Lakes to the Deep South.

***************************************

Field Equipment and Clothing
What to Bring: Bring your own towels, sleeping and tenting gear, work
clothes, toiletries (unscented), special foods, musical instruments,
notebooks and writing materials, water bottle, flashlight and
batteries, and rain gear. Because Indiana weather is highly variable,
be prepared for different kinds of weather, from warm sunny days to
rainstorms and cooler nights. The best solution is to bring layers.
Here are some suggestions - happy packing!

Field Clothing:
Sturdy hiking boots (preferably waterproof)
Work Clothes
Warm weather gear (shorts, T-shirts, sunglasses)
Sweatshirt and long pants
Comfortable footwear (running shoes, Tevas, etc,)
Sun hat or visor/sunglasses
Rain slicker or windbreaker
Swimsuit

Other Field Equipment:
Day pack (large enough for notebook, sweatshirt, etc.)
Sunglasses/sunblock
Tweezers
Toiletries (unscented)
Personal first aid kit
Medications
Water bottle
Notebook, pens, pencils
Flashlight

Optional Equipment Which You May Find Useful:

Binoculars
Bandanna
Pen knife
Compass
Camera, film, batteries
Spare prescription sunglasses or contact lenses
Long distance phone card
Musical instruments
Laptop

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We all have a lot in common, but what exactly? There's a love of the environment -- like Gaylord Nelson, Aldo Leopold, Frank Lloyd Wright, and of course others whose names I wish I could recall right now. We share the Great Lakes, rivers, forests, and certainly our soils. Our state politics can be pretty different, for instance we fired Russ Feingold this year but our new odious governor might finally legalize raw milk. Community supported agriculture continues to grow. I keep seeing solar panels, solar hot water, hearing about people who have turned to growing fruit trees, vegetables, trees, chickens, grapes, and some, like us, who want to grow an entire ecosystem. I often see pieces of a growing community, but not the whole picture. And I definitely don't know anyone in my circle of friends, little nearby town, or anyone really at all who works with permaculture. Shocking now that I realize it!  :-o

I will hold my own introduction until a comment coming soon, but please introduce yourself if you count Wisconsin as your home. I think it would be great to establish more local and regional connections, which means learning more about our climate, which means trading heirloom seeds and grafts and bulbs and cuttings. It could mean all kinds of great benefits for us and our state, a place that needs more permaculture than it needs anymore disposable pop culture.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6542/57802 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6542/57802
Principles and Practices of Regenerative Design

With Dave Jacke and up-and-coming permaculture teachers from around the region.

9 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st

Phipps Garden Center, 1059 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA  (Please note, this location is different from the public lecture, which is located at Eddy Theatre on Chatham University’s Shadyside Campus, Pittsburgh, PA.)

http://pittsburghpermaculture.org/events/healthy-land-healthy-water-healthy-community-regenerating-pittsburgh-from-the-ground-up for more info on this event.

-Troy
http://pittsburghpermaculture.org]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6528/57685 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6528/57685 http://omvalleypermaculture.wordpress.com/
http://treeyopermaculture.wordpress.com/
http://cincypcguild.blogspot.com/

This will be the fifth one we have put on as well as many small courses.  We are really picking up steam in the city with a big push form the local city council to increase food security and social relations through urban gardens.  The local foods scene is also really strong here which gives us a good community feel at the local farmers markets.  See you soon.]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6243/54968 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/6243/54968 December 9-11, 2010
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Indianapolis, Indiana

The Acres U.S.A. Conference is one of the premier events nationwide for commercial-scale sustainable and organic agriculture. More than a thousand eco-minded individuals from around the world will gather together to tap the knowledge of some of agriculture’s brightest minds.

We bring in dozens of speakers to cover all facets of eco-agriculture — soils, crops, weed and insect control, livestock management — and make the connection between the soil and human and animal health as well. These are the leading authors, the master consultants, successful farmers, the people who are on the cutting edge of progress in harmony with nature. Keynote presentations by Shannon Hays, Temple Grandin and Woody Tasch.

Conference lodging, directions, registration details all online at www.acresusa.com.

Also! More than 100 eco-suppliers will display the latest products and technologies in organic/sustainable agriculture at a three-day trade show. ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5706/48912 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5706/48912 I am fairly new to permaculture, have been hearing/reading/watching videos about it for several months. I wonder if there is anyone who has a permaculture design principles in use in the Iowa, Mn, Wi, Mo or western Il, that would allow me to come visit their place. Would love to see the principles in action. I will be taking a vacation in Nov. (13th - 21st) from Wisconsin to southern Missouri. If anyone knows anyone who would be willing to let me visit please contact me.
Thanks

tj ]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5289/45610 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/5289/45610
Friday includes and all-day introduction to permaculture with Rhonda Baird and Jessy Servi, a local foods dinner, and an opening plenary on permaculture in the region.

Saturday includes workshops on re-skilling, open space on permaculture in the Midwest, children's activities, a Keynote address from Aaron Newton.

Sunday includes tours to various projects and demonstration sites including the home of the Permaculture Activist (Keith Johnson, Peter Bane), Green Acres Neighborhood Garden (Ann Kreilkamp), and other permaculture sites; and finally, a closing plenary.

For more information, visit: www.simplylivingfair.org.

best,
Rhonda Baird
]]> http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/4831/41999 http://www.permies.com/forums/posts/preList/4831/41999 I'll be driving from Detroit Area, and hoping to car pool.
If interested let me know and we can sign up and both
save $100 each on the course, and save

http://midwestpermaculture.com/PDC-YogaFarm-Nov.10.php
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Aug 31-Sep 2.

Find out how to rehabilitate broad acreage for intensive grazing, agroforestry, or just to rehabilitate the ecosystem.

http://www.permacultureguild.us/keylinedesign

Also, check out our straw bale building course (July 30-Aug 1), Permaculture Design Course (Aug 16-29), food forestry (Sept 6-10) and apprenticeships on the rez.  We have apprentices coming from all over the country but we still need more apprentices still - we have many projects we'd like to get done this summer!

Cory
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To that end, two of our members are hosting a PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE at Wildscape Acres near Ravenna, Texas, from Sep 25–Oct 9, 2010 — led by PATRICIA ALLISON with Dylan Ryals-Hamilton, Mateo Ryall, and guests.  Patricia is well-known in permaculture circles and has been teaching the course since 1994.

Details are at http://wildscapeacres.homestead.com/Permaculture.html
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