permies: "eastern usa"

Weed Weeks- a permaculture working vacation

Matu Collins — Wed, May 9 2012 19:19:54 MDT

We will be holding a series of "Weed Weeks" this summer at our farm as we shift our farm from organic agriculture to a permaculture system. We will focus on permaculture basics, plant identification, soil building and community. We believe that a system that uses barter and community building more and money less is more sustainable, so we will run it on a similar system to wwoofing. Camping and food are free, and a morning of hands-on practical experience working on a farm-turning-food-forest benefits both the farm and the attendee. Afternoons are free to go to the nearby beaches (within a short walk or bikeride), to hike the many nearby trails, to visit town or just to relax. Yes, there will be hot showers.
The dates of the weeks are June 24- July 1st, July 29th to August 5th, and August 19th to August 26th. Depending on the chestnut harvest, we may have another in the fall. We will take 2-6 attendees for each week. Preference will be given to those who can stay for the whole week, but exceptions may be made.
For more info or to apply, please email me at amberafc@gmail.com.

pomegranate tree

Lois Harris — Sun, Apr 29 2012 10:22:55 MDT

Tree bore fruit when I bought it- now 2 years later and have not even had a blossom on it- any help?

Radical Mycology Convergence 2012

Jo Fursilver — Sun, Apr 22 2012 15:36:29 MDT

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/

Just want to say hi

Gary Mosher — Sun, Apr 22 2012 10:03:39 MDT

Hi everyone. Wife and I live in pittsylvania county in Virginia. we have 12 acres. Have talked about doing a big garden and becoming self suffiencient as much as possible. Our soil is lots and lots of clay. We want to build a hot tub out of cob somehow and then build another little house on the property. Thanks

Permaculture Design Certificate course in the Finger Lakes Region of New York

Michael Burns — Tue, Apr 3 2012 19:40:43 MDT

Permaculture Design Certification course

July 27 through August 12, 2012

in the beautiful

Finger Lakes Region of New York

JOIN A LEARNING COMMUNITY

Learn the permaculture design process during 15 engaging days
in an off-grid learning community. Since 2005, we have been training
people of all backgrounds, ages, experience and skill levels to design
using natural patterns based on ecological principles. Students bring
a mix of skills and experience that our teachers draw out to enrich
the course for all participants. Our graduates leave ready to design
and create with a new network of colleagues and friends to inspire
and assist.

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED STAFF

Steve Gabriel, Karryn Olson Ramanujan, Rafter Sass Ferguson, and
Michael Burns each offer years of practical knowledge gained through
work on nationally renowned projects, consulting with clients, and in
their own communities. Collectively they have taught thousands of
hours of permaculture design courses.

ENJOY A QUALITY CURRICULUM

Our teachers design, coordinate and innovate their teaching every year
to deliver the traditional permaculture curriculum and include new ideas
and strategies developed by practitioners in northeastern North America.
Design skills are taught through hands-on and experiential activities
developed over seven years of the Institute's courses.

$1200 tuition includes prepared meals and camping.

Register and pay in full by May 1 and save $200.

Work trade options for reducing tuition available. See our website for details.

Class size is limited.

Learn more about the course at:
http://FingerLakesPermaculture.org

Permaculture Teacher Training

Arina Pittman — Fri, Mar 9 2012 13:54:20 MST

Five-day long retreat and intensive Teacher Training with internationally-acclaimed instructors of permaculture.\
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

Michigan ?

dan murf — Fri, Mar 2 2012 12:56:50 MST

is Michigan considered eastern USA?
I don’t want to be in the same category as Ohio, lol

Permaculture Design Certification Course in Central NH

D Acres of New Hampshire — Tue, Feb 7 2012 09:54:08 MST

Permaculture Design Through the Seasons Certification Course at D Acres of New Hampshire
7 Weekends from April to November 2012

This course is especially useful for homeowners, planners, design professionals, community organizers, farmers, and gardeners. It is adapted to a wide variety of learning styles and is presented via lecture, images, video, group discussion, hands-on experiences, and exercises. Throughout the course each student will be working on a design project for their own property.

Topics covered include

· Permaculture Principles and Ethics

· Food and Energy Security

· Natural Systems and Biodiversity

· Aquaculture

· Mycology

· Site Analysis and Assessment

· Edible Forest Gardening and Sustainable Agriculture

· Natural/Earthen Building and Alternative Technology

· Sustainable Forestry

· Animals in the Permaculture System

· Greenhouse Design & Season Extension

· Village Design and Local Economics

· Food Preservation & Cottage Industries

From principle to practice! Class begins in April and meets one weekend per month through November, with the Northeast Permaculture Convergence in July optional. Tuition is $1200 by February 1st, $1300 by March 1st, and $1400 after March 1st. Includes overnight accommodations and 4 farm-fresh, organic meals.

The Instructors:
Steve Whitman has been teaching courses in sustainability and Permaculture in the northeast and internationally for seven years, and began practicing Permaculture years before.
Josh Trought, Regina Rinaldo & Beth Weick comprise the D Acres staff teaching cadre. We provide hands-on practical systems study & implementation of rural farm & community scale permaculture.
Plus guest instructors Dave Jacke and Keith Morris!

The weekends of the course are April 21-22, May 12-13, June 23-24, Northeast Permaculture Convergence in July, August 18-19, September 15-16, October 21-22, November 17-18.

Visit http://www.dacres.org/Workshops%20&%20Events.htm#
for more information, or contact us at info@dacres.org or (603)786-2366

Flyer viewable here: http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs068/1102336589199/img/131.jpg

New Hampshire Permaculture Farm and Homestead Seeking Interns, Apprentices

D Acres of New Hampshire — Tue, Feb 7 2012 09:30:01 MST

D Acres of New Hampshire Organic Permaculture Farm & Educational Homestead is an innovative, non-profit organization located on 180 acres of forest, perennial, and annual gardens in the foothills of the White Mountains. Our mission is to improve the human relationship with the rural New England landscape by researching, applying, and teaching skills of sustainable living, small-scale agriculture, and collaborative community. Through the initiation of local food networks, alternative technologies, skills-based cottage industries, educational programming, and community events, we are working towards the localization of our regional economy so that our needs of food, energy, shelter, community and health are met within our community.

We are currently seeking prospective applicants for our residential program. Interns and apprentices are involved in all aspects of daily operations at our working farm and homestead. Focus areas include organic gardening, sustainable forestry, animal husbandry, woodworking, blacksmithing, traditional arts & cottage crafts, herbology, metal fabrication, grant writing, alternative building and earthen construction, culinary arts and food preservation, renewable energy, hospitality and hostel management, youth education, graphic design, and videography. Interns must have some experience related to sustainable living and farming, whereas individuals with no experience are encouraged to apply as an apprentice. Projects and operations are decided in weekly group meetings using consensus-based processes.

We require a minimum 6 week commitment for interns and apprentices, with 26 hours of work per week expected. Interns pay a $20 fee per week, while apprentices pay $20 per day. These program fees cover the cost of room and board (treehouses or tent platforms and 3 organic, farm-fresh meals per day), as well as access to all on-site workshops and events. In addition to the 26 hours, interns and apprentices partake in the communal contract, which amounts to approximately 5-8 hours per week of basic tasks such as meal preparation, house chores, and group meetings. The 26 hour format allows for concentrated and organized communal work, while the free remaining time is at your disposal for personal projects, exploring our beautiful forested property and trail system, reading, hiking, biking, swimming, rock climbing at the nearby Rumney Rocks, or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the winter.

For more information, a complete list of available positions, or to apply online, visit

http://www.dacres.org/Working%20at%20D%20Acres.htm

For further information on workshops, events, and hostel services, contact us at info@dacres.org or (603)786-2366.

Permaculture Design Certification in NYC Starting Feb 18th

adriana magana — Tue, Jan 24 2012 14:00:18 MST

Register Today for Center for Bioregional Living's Permaculture Design Certification course in NYC
with Andrew Faust and Guests

For a full description of our course visit www.homebiome.com Scroll down for EXCELLENT videos!

Starting February 18th - March 7th
11 Weekend Days

When: February 18, 19, 25, 26
March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17
April 1, 7

Where: The Sixth Street Community Center 638 E. 6th Street in Manhattan. Field trips will be located in and around the five boroughs of NYC.

Cost: $1000 we accept payment through Paypal and offer payment plans

Our AMAZING Teaching Team: Andrew Faust, Lisa De Piano, Bill Young, Mark Krawczyk, Keith Morris, Paula Hewitt-Amram, Lars Chellberg, Dwaine Lee

Register Today! contact@homebiome.com or call us 917-584-4588

Our entire teaching team is passionate about teaching Permaculture and sharing the tools for positive solutions. From Bill Young the biodiversity specialist who reforested Fresh Kills to Lisa DePiano cooperative business pioneer creating revenue and relationships between bicycle compost pick-up, CSA’s and restaurants, you will learn dynamic ways to create opportunity and abundance wherever you are.

Our Urban Permaculture focus will feature two excellent field trips: one to the extensive green roof laboratory on Randall’s Island with Dwaine Lee of the Horticultural Society and another visiting the community garden’s of the Lower East Side that have been retrofitted to harvest rainwater and reclaim brownfields with Lars Chellberg and Paula Hewit Amram.

Know that we are constantly striving to make each PDC better than the last by continuing to educate ourselves and stay relevant in this dynamic world. Andrew is a true scholar and brings to each student his solid experience from a life of active learning: from deep nature to concrete jungle, from classic tomes to the newest books and theories on evolution.

Register Today! Paypal and payment plans accepted! contact@homebiome.com

8th annual Northeastern Permaculture Convergence!

Michael Brown — Tue, Jan 24 2012 12:59:37 MST

Save the date(s)! July 13-15, location TBD!
northeastconvergence.wordpress.com

Eastern MA anyone?

Michael Brown — Tue, Jan 24 2012 12:55:49 MST

Heyoo! My partner and I, Jessica, are located about 15 miles West of Boston in Waltham. We are always looking to meet like-minded people into permaculture around our way (tough to come by!). If anyone lives in the area and would like to share ideas or anything let us know! We're currently saving for a house but it's just plain tough right now. We're both mid-20's, not that should matter much. We would love to even throw the idea around of buying a place with another couple to farm on or something, anything to get away from the craziness!

Any one going to PASA?

Chris Fitt — Wed, Jan 18 2012 04:37:31 MST

Is anyone else attending the PASA conference (http://www.pasafarming.org)? Dave Jacke is teaching a few of the pre-tracks and workshops both days. Should be cool.

Permaculture Design Course in Brooks, Maine June & August 2012

Lisa Packard — Fri, Jan 13 2012 09:45:46 MST

Registration now open for Summer 2012 PDC at Newforest Institute in Brooks, Maine!

This in-depth, comprehensive course takes place over two week-long sessions allowing students to experience permaculture in practice over a whole season. Tuition includes accommodations & delicious, home-cooked meals straight from the garden. Students will create their own permaculture designs and graduate as certified permaculture designers.

When: Unique split-week course, Saturday June 23-Sunday, July 1 & Sunday August 26- Sunday September 2
to enjoy the bounty of our garden harvest during early & late summer

Where: Newforest Institute, 66 Monroe Highway in Brooks, Maine and field trips to nearby permaculture demonstration sites including home-scale forest gardens & school gardens.

Cost: $1,350 includes all course sessions, handouts, lunches & refreshments, field trips, guest speakers & certification.
$250 deposit required to hold your spot (space is limited to 18). $100 discount for early registration by April 22.

Who: Charles & Julia Yelton, of Humastacia Permaculture Gardens in Sicily. Formerly of Crystal Waters Permaculture Village in Queensland, Australia, the Yeltons have traveled & lectured throughout the world for the last 17 years.

Register today! Contact Newforest at 207-722-3625, info@newforestinstitute.org

Ecological Design Training begins Feb. 4 in Syracuse, NY

Michael Burns — Sat, Jan 7 2012 15:43:21 MST

Learn the principles and techniques of permaculture and ecology that help us make better choices for our land, families, and communities.

Presented in cooperation with the Alchemical Nursery, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (EPO/EEO), the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute will offer a 12-class course for beginners and experts that leads students to ideas, strategies, and their own sustainable design solutions.

Class work will include a self-selected design project. You can design your own backyard, garden space, vacant lot, field, forest, or even an entire neighborhood. Examples and applications will be presented in both an urban and rural context.

Read more...

Onondaga County 2011 course:
Weekend Workshop: February 4 & 5, 2012 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
9 Thursday evenings: 2/9 - 4/25, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Instructors:
Steve Gabriel and Michael Burns, with Kayleigh Burgess, Frank Cetera, and regional guest presenters.

Tuition:
$200 – $400 (based on what you can afford)

Register at FingerLakesPermaculture.org

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DC/Northern VA - Rent my basement, grow food

Jon Storvick — Fri, Jan 6 2012 09:59:25 MST

My wife and I are separating, and I'm looking to rent out the finished basement in our house. The house is in Dale City, with proximity to Manassas, Potomac Mills, and I-95. The neighborhood is very nice, pretty quiet, and feeds into good schools. There is a grocery store within walking distance, and opportunities for hiking and biking. I have a vegetable garden and am in the process of designing a home orchard/food forest. If you like gardening or growing food, this is the place for you.

The basement is fully finished with one bedroom, a closet and crawlspace for storage, and a living area with brick fireplace. There are doors that lead to the garage and to the back yard. The laundry area is located in the basement, kitchen upstairs. Because the laundry area is shared, I would be willing to set up a schedule for washing clothes - I definitely respect privacy. The kitchen is available for use at any time.

Rent is $700/mo plus half utilities, one half month's rent as a security deposit. If I end up renting out one of the upstairs bedrooms as well, the utilities will be reduced to a third. I don't mind if you smoke, as long as you go outside. I don't mind if you drink, as long as you aren't the type that gets crazy when you do. Please, no drugs or drama. I'm not picky about your age, race, religion, gender, politics, sexuality or what side of the bread you like your butter on - as long as rent gets paid on time and you clean up after yourself, things are golden.

A little about me - I'm 32, and do design/build for a company that specializes in edible landscaping (fruit trees, berries, veggie gardens, etc.). I'm finishing up my degree in Horticulture from NOVA this Spring.

If this sounds like something you're interested in, shoot me an email and tell me a bit about yourself.

Jon

Ernie and Erica heading out east in August and September.

Ernie Wisner — Sun, Jan 1 2012 09:57:20 MST

Yep we are going to be in the North East in August and September We would like to get as many stoves and speaking engagements lined up as we can. We dont often get to go east so we want to make our trip count. We will post more details later as to where we will be however at this time we have Hampshire collage, New Forest Institute and Yestermorrow. We will try to get a spot at Common Ground Fair as well.
I would say that we will try to take as many invites as we can in the North East and East coast in general. Since we will probably have to drive Folks in the mid west should Also get a hold of us and we might be able to set up a few along the way.

anything around johnstown pa

kurtis june — Wed, Dec 14 2011 07:41:42 MST

I am interested in courses and meeting people around here.

Permaculture Data Base for the NE

simha bode — Sat, Nov 5 2011 06:59:38 MDT

The Permaculture Institute of the Northeast (PINE) wants to help design a solution/strategy to meet this need and would like to hear your feedback on the idea of a searchable online tool. What kind of content would you like to have at your fingertips? What would you want to be searchable? And what would you want to share? For now, we’re calling it a ‘database’, but we understand it will evolve or change form based on your feedback and input.

If you choose to participate, please help us keep this project moving by responding to our Request for Feedback Survey by Thursday, November 17. PINE will be reviewing feedback in late November and come back with proposals for community consideration. All feedback will also be made public/available with names removed.

Fill out the feed back questionnaire here -
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEpRTU0zVWs0Nm9IMm8yQmphNExZMEE6MQ

P.I.N.E. - http://northeastpc.ning.com/

Farm Opportunity in Upstate NY

gardenofone Hatfield — Thu, Oct 6 2011 11:30:50 MDT

Lady Liberty Farm in Rensselaerville, NY

Looking for a Winter Farm Assistant/Manager (potentially longer if the
situation works for everyone)

We are an Eco/Holistic Educational Organic Farm and Retreat Center in
Upstate NY. Our 90 acre property is at a 2000 ft elevation with an 8
acre lake, several ponds & creeks and mostly wooded. We specialize
in spirituality, sustainability, healing, heritage produce, livestock,
flower essence, aromatherapy and herbal products.

We have extensive gardens full of medicinal & culinary herbs, small
fruits and produce. The breeds of chickens, ducks, pigs and rabbits,
that we've chosen for the farm, are all on the American Livestock
Conservancy's list of critical, watching or recovering species. We
also have dairy goats and make cheese, yogurt and kefir.

We are looking for winter/year round WWOOFers and/or a farm manager for
longer term. Non smokers, no alcohol or drug use. This person or
persons need to be able to focus, multitask and have awareness of
their actions and the potential results of those actions. Balanced
and self directed learners, creative problem solvers and people able
to think outside of the box, those with the passion to experiment.
Experience is helpful but even more important is a willingness to
learn and be open.

Our ideal situation would be a long term synergistic partnership with
a couple or a group of individuals looking to create a wholistic, sustainable
community. We have the land and a vision and need the intelligent
input and energy from those that want to learn and share their gifts.
Plant knowledge, building/carpentry skills, alternative energy knowledge,
previous farm experience and management skills definitely a plus

Opportunities would be available to teach, learn and share. We are working

on putting a 24'x48' hoop house over some of our existing raised beds so

we can raise food over the winter. We also have a coliseum aeroponic

system that we would like to get set up and experiment with.

We have a room available in our main building with use of facilities
(kitchen & bath).

Please call Rachel at (518) 797-3373.

--
Ready to Bloom?
Lady Liberty Farm
GARDEN of ONE ~ Tools to Transform
The Garden at Thunder Hill ~ A Center for Spiritual Evolution
Rachel Ginther
60 Thunder Hill Road
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
(518) 797-3373 - Voice
(518) 797-3378 - Fax

Web Site ~ http://www.GardenofOne.com
http://www.thekitchenalchemist.com ;
http://www.ladylibertyfarm.com
E-Mail ~ rachel@GardenofOne.com
Blog ~ http://gardenofone.blogspot.com

500+ Flower/Vibrational Essences & Aromatherapy Products ~
Private & Small Group Retreats ~ Sessions ~ Classes,
Lectures & Events ~ Labyrinths, Sweatlodge & Peace Pole ~
Sauna ~ Ionizing Foot Bath

Support for Rice in the Northeast

jbreezy McCoy — Sat, Sep 24 2011 19:57:28 MDT

My partner and I have a Kickstarter project going to help fund the expansion of our rice growing project. We want to build an acre of paddies this fall to be planted next spring. One of the rewards we are offering is a Rice Growing Workshop that will take place late april/ early may next spring. If you want to help support locally grown rice and come learn how to grow it yourself then head on over to our kickstarter page http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/840980225/growing-rice-in-vermont
Thanks

pdc

Ellis Ryan — Tue, Aug 30 2011 14:16:26 MDT

Hi everybody, I was thinking of doing a pdc in the New England area and was wondering if knows of a good one. Also I was thinking of going to whole systems design http://www.wholesystemsdesign.com has anybody gone here and if so would you recommend it?

anyone near nashua nh?

steve berthiaume — Tue, Aug 30 2011 10:40:21 MDT

Hello, I'm new to permaculture and would like to network/toss ideas back and forth about guilds, soils, etc.

I live in Tyngsborough, MA; married w/ 2 kids; 2nd year beekeeper.

thanks!

-steve

uvm farmer apprenticeship program

tawnyscrawnylion McCoy — Mon, Aug 29 2011 22:50:00 MDT

i just clicked on the bottom of the page to look at the uvm farmer apprenticeship program. that looks like an extraordinary program. anybody else know about this program or other programs like it in az where i live?

Forest Garden Workshop with Dave Jacke

Spiral Ridge — Fri, Aug 26 2011 09:30:32 MDT

Edible Ecosystems Emerging:
Food Forestry for the 21st Century

A 9-day Intensive Forest Garden Design Training

We have a few spaces left for this one, so register now!

Edible Ecosystems Emerging: A 9 Day Forest Garden Design Intensive
With Edible Forest Gardens author Dave Jacke & friends
Spiral Ridge Permaculture Gardens & The Farm, Summertown, TN
September 23rd - October 2nd, 2011

Dive deeply into the vision, theory & practice of creating resilient, productive
food forests modeled after temperate deciduous woodlands. Learn to design ed-
ible ecosystems through lectures, site walks, experiential exercises, and design
projects. Inspire and empower yourself to start food forests for you, and your
friends, neighbors and clients!

Sliding scale $1,100 - $1,400 (includes food, lodging, tuition).
Need a scholarship? Inquire. For more info:
www.spiralridgepermaculture.com • spiralridgepermaculture@gmail.com

Farm to Pharmacy Intensive in Western Massachusetts

Goldthread Herbs — Mon, Aug 15 2011 17:21:28 MDT

Hello,
I just wanted to let everyone know about Goldthread's upcoming Farm to Pharmacy Intensive in the hills of Conway, MA, September 19-23, taught by William Siff and David Crow. A few affordable rooms at local houses are still available for the week.

Here is the flier:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/62340335/Goldthread-s-Farm-to-Pharmacy-Intensive-September-2011

We are also offering both a Community and Clinical Herbalist program beginning this fall - check our website for details! http://www.goldthreadapothecary.com/?p=farm_to_pharmacy

Thanks!

Permaculture Design Certification Georgia

shadesofgreen McCoy — Wed, Aug 10 2011 07:23:45 MDT

For more info, www.shadesofgreeninc.org/learn.

Homestead for sale in Northern Maine...bargain!

Freem Hatfield — Sun, Aug 7 2011 19:13:14 MDT

My folks need to sell their place in Aroostook County. I spent my teen years there and if you like the cold....snowmobiling, skiing, dogsledding.....or like me when I lived there, hiding out for a few months and catching up on all the indoor projects guilt-free!

When I was growing up, we raised most of our own food....pigs, chickens, goats for dairy and meat, a steer, and a big garden. Gleaning is the custom in the area, too, and it is common to carry pails in one's trunk and stop on the side of the road when you see a harvester working in a field. Lots of hunting and fishing year-round, too, with a large lake a few miles away and a catfish pond within walking distance. Bear, moose, deer, rabbit, quail....don't forget the porcupines, too.

Two albums here: Maine house: http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/dickmarquis/Maine%20House/

Maine House- Interior and Exterior: http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/dickmarquis/Maine%20House/Maine%20house%20inside%20and%20out/

They'd take almost ANY offer to sell it soon, before the cold weather starts....that is by the end of September, folks! Spits of snowflakes in October, and snow in November. Yippee!!!

farmspace with a place to live in ME

heartseed McCoy — Sat, Aug 6 2011 14:57:36 MDT

I am looking for a site to farm and live in western Oxford County ME (at least an acre of suitable garden space). Does anyone know of some space like this for rent? Thanks so much.

Biodynamics and Permaculture workshop

pfeiffercenter Hatfield — Tue, Aug 2 2011 08:56:05 MDT

Interested in learning about biodynamic agriculture and its relationship to permaculture? The Pfeiffer Center in Chestnut Ridge, NY will hold a one-day workshop on October 29. See below for brief details or go to www.pfeiffercenter.org/workshops for more information and to register.

October 29: Chestnut Ridge, NY. Biodynamics and Permaculture: Exploring Tools to Heal the Earth. Permaculture and biodynamics both work to engage the forces of nature to foster a healing relationship between human beings and the earth. Join Megan Durney of the Pfeiffer Center and Ethan Roland of AppleSeed Permaculture for a day-long exploration of the two approaches. 9 am to 5 pm, $95. Contact The Pfeiffer Center, 845-352-5020 x20 / info@pfeiffercenter.org / www.pfeiffercenter.org.

Winter Weekend Permaculture Design Course in Maine

Lisa F — Tue, Jul 26 2011 13:39:58 MDT

Announcing our one-weekend-per-month format for the internationally-recognized full Permaculture Design Certificate Course, Running November 2011 through April 2012 in and around Portland Maine (about 2h north of Boston by car/train/bus). This course is recommended for home-owners and renters, gardeners, landscape professionals, planners, architects, engineers, tradespeople, community activists and anyone interested in changing "how we organize ourselves" in the landscape.

Expected Outcomes:

Gain a thorough understanding of permaculture origins, ethics, principles and methodologies.
Enhance your ability to build soil, capture water, reduce energy consumption, generate energy, grow and store food, read the landscape and create edible perennial ecosystems.
Become a resource for your family and neighborhood, building resilience at the personal, household and community levels.
Learn how to start transforming even challenging properties into healthy, hi-yielding, low energy systems of abundance.
Be able to approach any property and apply a permaculture design methodology and set of applied techniques to achieve increased resilience and true sustainability.

Past students are recommending the Permaculture Design Certificate Course course because...

"Everyone should familiarize themselves with permaculture principles & techniques given the local & global changes that are underway."

"It's what we have to do! We all need to enter this scary future more prepared than we are and this course will steer you in the direction of sustainability... and it's fun." (Russ Van Deursen)

"It is tremendous and life altering and revolutionarily simple in it's brilliance and because you discover the tools within you to create the change that you know must happen in this great big beautiful injured world."(Sarah Bostick)

"Many of us seek to improve our World but few of us have the practical skills needed to manifest the desired outcome. Taking the Permaculture Design Course I learned not only specific skill sets but had the amazing experience of working with other people from all walks of life who share this common goal. Charles, Julia, and Lisa were inspirational expert instructors who took the time to ensure each student's progress while providing the very best course material" (Kiarna Boyd)

"Overall, to say this permaculture class was great falls vastly short. It's like the language we have can't contain my feelings regarding the class. It was a paradigm-shifting spiritual type of event. This class on permaculture landscape design gave my life positive new meaning and direction. A positive solution-oriented Path to follow that looks at the destruction we have wrought on this planet full in the face, and doesn't shy away from the immensity of it, but like aikido, uses the same forces that create destruction to heal and recreate balance, beauty, health, community. This class was the perfect mix of people who magically came together at the right time. It was the stuff legends are made of when you reflect back on your life when you're near the end." (Jesse Watson)

Permaculture Design Certificate Course Details

Where: This course will take place in and around Portland, Maine (with our March weekend being largely field trips to sites relevant to permaculture.) It will consist of the traditional 72-hour PDC course + approx 40 additional hours to ensure we cover hands-on activities, regional examples and timely developments.

When: This course will be held for one weekend per month, November through April. This works well for those who cannot take extensive time off from work or home responsibilities. Nov 5-6 | Dec 3-4 | Jan 7-8 |Feb 4-5 | Mar 3-4 | Mar 30-31, April 1 (design practicum). Class time generally runs 9am to 5pm with optional films/speakers on the Saturday night of each weekend.

Cost: $900 if registered by August 15, 2011 / $990 if registering after August 15, 2011 Course fee includes full course materials and certification, coffee, tea + am/pm break refreshments, handouts, reference materials on a CD, field trips and guest speakers. One evening meal per weekend is provided and lunches are on your own (we can decide brown bag vs potluck as we get closer). $250 Deposit holds your spot in this course.

Also, (available to any student) reduce the cost of your course tuition by helping get more people trained. For every enrolled student that you refer, receive $50 off your total tuition for this course. OR someone enrolling from the same household can each take 10% off their tuition. Class Size: 15-18 students

What: This course is comprised of lecture, hands-on exercises, guest speakers, field trips, readings/homework, video, discussion and student design projects. There will be pre-work before the course and some required reading between course weekends. Students must attend all sessions and complete the group design project in order to receive their certificates.

Register and make your deposit on this event page: http://www.meetup.com/portlandpermaculture/events/18712361/

Topics Covered

Big Picture / Permaculture in Context
Permaculture Ethics & Principles
Patterns in Nature
Reading the Landscape
Intro to Site Assessment
Soils & Soil Health
Composting & Advanced Composting
Sheet Mulching
Building Your Permaculture Toolkit
"Synergistic Garden" & Masanobu Fukuoka
Zones & Sectors
Viewing a Permaculture Property
Season Extension / Hoop Houses
Permaculture Plants for the Northeast
Polycultures, Guilds and Forest Gardening
Keyline Design and Swales
Coppice Agroforestry
Animals in the Landscape
Water in the Landscape (Water Collection, Ponds, Flowforms, Greywater, etc.)
Biodynamics & Permaculture / Planting Strategies
Herb Spiral and Pond Building
Renewable Energy
Retrofitting Buildings for Resilience
Affordable Green Building/Examples
Lawns vs. Food + Field Trip
Permaculture & Community "Invisible Structures"
Local Currency, CSA, Open Source, etc.
"Broadacre" Permaculture Lessons
Becoming Permaculture Resources in Your Community
Design Methodologies and Conventions
Mycelial Permaculture Connections to the World
Design Practicum + Presentations
Carrying Permaculture Forward

Lisa Fernandes (lead convenor) with Charles & Julia Yelton and many guest/expert permacutlure facilitators and instructors.

Maine, soon to build Earthbag dome :)

spystyle McCoy — Sat, Jun 25 2011 09:26:23 MDT

Hello from Maine,

Hey I just discovered this part of the forum :)

Well I am in Maine and plan to build an Earthbag dome as seen here :

http://earthbagplans.wordpress.com/2010/10/11/enviro-earthbag-dome-2-2/

I like the "egg shape" because it resists wind and doesn't really have a roof :)

But the architect Own Geiger, has many different types, conventionally looking ones, towers, and free ones too, see the "categories" on that page. His "pay" plans are very affordable anyway, like $200 on average.

Compare that to Lowe's $700 Katrina cabin plans. Thank Lowes for trying to make a big profit out of a terrible disaster! And Earthship designer Michael Reynolds sells his plans for $3000 - even though in his movie "Garbage Warrior" he states he is "trying to save the world".

So I expect the house will be about $10k. I'll have the funds for it by next year (hopefully) or the next one.

They are affordable like mobile homes, only much better insulted. About $10 per square foot :)

I also consider earth bag and super adobe homes to be like "junior monolithic domes" - they resist all the elements almost as well.

Right now it looks like we'll be building in Harrison :)

So hello East coast people :)

Cheers!
Craig

anyone in NW Pa or NE Ohio?

kent smith — Sat, Jun 18 2011 18:19:57 MDT

anyone out there in either northwestern PA or Eastern Ohio?
Kent

Two attend PDC for price of One

Natures Friends — Thu, Apr 21 2011 05:43:48 MDT

Two can attend 3 Day Intro for $350
Two can attend $1100 certification course for 10% off

During 3 day Intro
learn to apply permaculture principles to your site. Learn drought resistant agriculture and details on urban homesteading.

The 11 day full 72 hour certification course will cover the core topics of Permaculture---Regenerative Design--- and problem solving in temperate climates. Students will construct demonstration gardens; and design terracing pools, a food forest and botanical sanctuaries. Field trips included in registration fee. Those who complete all 72 hours and individual project assignments will receive an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate.

To Register: www.naturesfriends.ning.com :lol:

wearenaturesfriends@gmail.com

Looking for beekeepers in VT/NH/MA/NY

Luise McCoy — Thu, Apr 7 2011 03:13:00 MDT

Hello!
My name's Luise and I've been permaculturing for over two years now. I'm a PDC graduate, currently working on my diploma and turning my little garden into a permaculture paradise.

I've been living in Germany and happily beekeeping there, using Warré's methods. Now I'm moving to VT and I'd love to get to know some natural beekeepers in VT or neighbouring states. Anyone out there?

Have a great day!
Luise

Please move this topic if this part of the forum is not ideal for it - maybe beekeepers tend to mingle more in the critter care section?

2011 Upstate NY Permaculture Gathering April 9 in Rochester

Frank Cetera — Wed, Mar 30 2011 08:54:08 MDT

Will be held in Rochester NY on Saturday April 9. Please join us for the second year of regional gathering in Upstate NY. Full details are available at:
http://www.alchemicalnursery.org/news/363-2011-upstate-new-york-permaculture-gathering-april-9-in-rochester.html

Contact Rochester Green Living for questions or tabling at:
http://www.rochestergreenliving.com/

12:00 - 12:10 WELCOME! by event organizer Peter Turkow, Co-Founder of Rochester Green Living.com

12:20 - 12:50 “Introduction to Permaculture” - Michael Burns, a Co-Founder and Education Director of the
Finger Lakes Permaculture Insititute (FLPCI), will be giving an introduction to the
ideas of permaculture design, including a brief review of FLPCI's programs.

1:00 - 1:30 "What's happening in Rochester Permaculture?" - Patty Love, owner of Barefoot Edible
Landscape and Permaculture and Founder and Program Director of Rochester Permaculture
Institute will talk about permaculture initiatives and opportunities happening in Rochester.

1:40 – 2:00 "Community Permaculture Design Open "Best Design" Award Announced"
Frank Cetera, Director of The Alchemical Nursery and a panel of Permaculture experts will
announce the winner of this ANYONE-can-enter event. For more info: AlchemicalNursery.org

2:00 – 3:00 BREAK - Take a walk through the 30+ vendors and enjoy LIVE music from Serge & Friends

3:00 - 3:30 “Financial Permaculture” - Andrew Leslie Phillips, Founder of Hancock Permaculture
Center (.org) and Permaculture Design Solutions (.com) will be educating on his ideals of
systems thinking approaches, keeping it local, financial ecology and how money can be seen
as a resource like water.

3:40 - 4:10 “Update from the Region" - Steve Gabriel, Program Director for FLPCI and
PINE Board Member will share overview of projects, groups, and permaculture developments
in New York state and the Northeast region.

4:20 - 5:00 “Eco-Villages a.k.a Intentional Communities” - Dr. Nancy Eos (Family & Holistic Medicine)
AND author, natural builder & self-reliance expert Jim Juczak (the Juczak Family live on their
own eco-village, “Woodhenge” in Adams Center, NY) and will present on how to join or start
an Eco-Village and the self reliant living strategies involved.

5:00 - 6:00 “Questions & Answers” with workshop presenters, open networking & idea sharing.

Applied Permaculture Course, Vermont USA

Ben Falk — Mon, Mar 28 2011 22:34:37 MDT

Utilizing the intensive Whole Systems Research Farm permaculture site in Vermont's Mad River Valley, our design studio resources, and a team of leading facilitators, Whole Systems Design presents a permaculture design certification course to be held July 31st to August 12th, 2011 at the Whole Systems Design Studio and Research Farm site.
http://www.wholesystemsdesign.com/projects/whole-systems-research-farm-mad-river-valley-vt/

This course offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on hard skills immersed within one of North America's most diverse and intensive permaculture research sites. Participants will engage with high-performance home and community resource systems that will be more resilient in the face of problems posed by peak oil, climate change, environmental toxicity, and the inability of existing economic and social systems to deal with such challenges.

This standard certificate curriculum goes beyond the typical Designer's Certification Course by utilizing the background of skills-based trainings offered in Whole Systems Skills, and is filled with practice-based, learning-by-doing experiences, not only concept and information-based study. Students in this course will acquire basic post-peak oil resiliency literacy including: how to plant a tree, fell a tree, process firewood, perform earthworks, plumb waterworks, and innumerable other hard skills. Unlike many permaculture course, we will actually be practicing these techniques on the farm throughout the course.

Our current team of instructors includes Keith Morris, Lisa DePiano, Jonathan Bates, Ben Falk, Cornelius Murphy, John Todd, and Liz Falk. Visit the website for an updates list, more information, to register, and to download the flyer.

http://www.wholesystemsdesign.com/permaculture-design-course/

Permaculture Design, Build, and Education Internship (Vermont)

earthsurfing Hatfield — Mon, Mar 28 2011 10:55:42 MDT

2011 Prospect Rock Permaculture Internships:

Sought: 1-2 interns/ apprentices or couple for intensive Permaculture design, build, and education experience.
You will help with and be supported to:

DESIGN: Analysis, assessment, and whole-site professional permaculture designs for farms, schools, residences, and municipal clients throughout the region. Build skills and experience in client relationships, urban farming and community food security, etc.

EDUCATION: Assist with professional educational programming, help plan, run, and teach multiple Permaculture Design Certification courses, develop public speaking skills, workshops and workshop hosting, lectures and keynotes, and help run an educational farm.

GROWING: Producing food for market, storage, preservation, and (most importantly?) consumption!: organic vegetables, medicinal and culinary herbs, fruit trees, nut trees, berry bushes, vines, winter vegetables. etc.. Nursery production, plant breeding, research, and propagation. Poultry care, organic apiculture (beekeeping), and integrated systems. Rice and aquaculture. CREP/ NRCS riparian reforestation and ecological regeneration, EQIP funded high tunnels, pollinator borders, and cover cropping systems. Build Competence with Farm machinery and biodiesel vehicle use, maintenance, and other regenerative tools.

NATURAL BUILDING, FARM INFRASTRUCTURE, AND DESIGN/ BUILD: Design and build Farm infrastructure: Ecological excavation and earthworks, masonry, concrete work, carpentry, natural insulation (strawbale, cob, woodchip clay, etc.), commercial high tunnels and passive solar greenhouses, geodesic domes, root cellars, food processing facilities, pond and paddy construction, alternative energy, water catchment, spring development, irrigation, barns, timber-framing, small homes, etc.

ALSO: Incredibly beautiful Lamoille River waterfront site on the Rail Trail and Long Trail in a vibrant college town, near a resort. Kind people and great community, arts and activism, many other area farms and allied projects, etc. Our farm also hosts practitioners of healing arts, yoga courses, 'Chef in a Field' events, etc.

THE SKINNY: We are hoping to find individuals/ a couple who already have some proficiency with one or more of the above skill sets who are looking to compliment them with others to better design, implement, and build regenerative resilent whole systems, and/or making them (and permaculture ethics and principles) more accessible to others by delivering excellent education and community service.

We offer eggs, veggies, rustic housing, travel to projects and events, and countless structured and unstructured learning opportunities in exchange for 20-50 hours a week (it will vary and we try to keep a human pace). There may also be stipends for skilled labour and expertise.
Strong preference for Permaculture Design Course (PDC) graduates or equivalent. (Although there are ample other opportunities to help and learn- please be in touch.) Preference given to Permaculture Teacher Training and/ or Advanced Permaculture course (APDC) graduates. Preference for folks with some farming, design, building, or education experience. Outdoor education, wilderness, ancient skills, youth mentorship, etc. experience a plus. Enthusiasm or expertise with boating, hiking, biking, rock climbing, naturalists, plant ID, storytelling, tracking, original skills, etc. a plus. Equal opportunity, ALANA, LGBTQF encouraged to apply.
Couples and non-traditional couples encouraged to apply singly or jointly. Some child care may be available (or we can at least share!)
College Credit may be available through home institution.
Thanks for looking and sharing with potentially interested people!

Early Summer Farm and Nature Immersion Permaculture Design Certification Course

earthsurfing Hatfield — Mon, Mar 28 2011 09:58:51 MDT

2011 Prospect Rock Permaculture Design Certification Course:
June 19 - July 1, 2011
Willow Crossing Farm, Johnson, VT
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Burlington Permaculture and Prospect Rock Permaculture are pleased to offer our fourth-annual early summer Permaculture Design Certification course. This year our course will be even further immersed in ecology and practice: held at Willow Crossing Farm- a regenerative organic family farm and now decade-old permaculture project on the beautiful Lamoille River and Vermont’s Long Trail.
The two week residential intensive course goes above and beyond the internationally recognized standard curriculum with focus on Social Justice, Food Security, Farm Design, Transition, Environmental and Outdoor Education, Natural Building, Horticulture Therapy, Community/ Commercial Scale Production and Propagation, Appropriate Farm Machinery and Tools, Professional Presentation and Graphic Representation of Designs, and visits to the vibrant farms, homesteads, nurseries, and ethical businesses that contribute to the resilient agricultural economy of northern Vermont.
Almost 100% of the food served during the course will come from the host site and immediately local farms visited during the course. With abundant opportunities to see, practice, and implement permaculture solutions at varying scales, thorough grounding in the process of design and first-hand study of ecology, and led by some of the most experienced designers, farmers, and educators in Vermont and the Northeast- this course affords opportunities for development and engagement in personal and community resilience like no other.

Hands-on Design and Co-Creation of Vibrant, Wholly Nourishing Human Landscapes:

Together, we'll engage in whole-systems ecological design and implementation of permaculture solutions for a multi-use community garden specifically focused on the needs of food-insecure Vermonters. Learn alongside students, architects, activists, community planners, homesteaders, farmers, business owners, and others while engaging in real world design problems, and being immersed the wild and cultivated beauty of a permaculture site. Each student will also be guided in generating and presenting a design for a site of their own choosing.

Our approach explores the way human beings- as individuals and communities- can participate in the creation of ethical, socially just, and ecologically regenerative perennial support systems. We apply the sciences of Ecology, Anthropology, Ethnobiology, and Evolution to agriculture, the built environment, and social and economic organization (‘invisible structures’) by integrating plants, animals, buildings, people, communities, economies, and the landscapes that surround us through careful analysis and thoughtful design. We also practice permaculture ethics, principles, techniques, and skills by collaborating on real-world projects with an eye towards repairing, restoring, and regenerating human ecosystems.

We welcome graduates of other permaculture design courses to refresh their certification, gain new perspective and experience, build their networks, and advance their practice with the Advanced Permaculture Design and Teacher/ Facilitator Training opportunities available at this site and through this course.

Permaculture is a design science focused on the intersection of social and ecological health. We explore the relationships between the built environment, food security, energy, water, and natural communities, in order to retrofit this infrastructure to respond to the confluent crises of the 21st century with localized resilience, abundance, and ecological regeneration. Build your skills and capacity by taking part!

Our dynamic natural site in the midst of an agriculturally vibrant area affords ample opportunities to study and observe wild ecology, fruit, nut, vegetable, and medicinal herb production, natural/ alternative beekeeping poultry care, natural building, alternative energy, community-scale resilience, etc. In addition to all farm sourced food, immersion in wild ecology, radical sustainability, and the site offers us the opportunity to swim, hike, paddle, and camp in the beauty and inspiration of the early Vermont summer.

All farm sourced, local organic meals, travel to field trips, canoe and kayak use, and camping accommodation is included in the course cost of $1200. There are other lodging options available at additional cost. There are limited opportunities for professional development grants, work trade, scholarships, and other financial aid. Discounted registration for groups, couples, referrals, and travel to the course by boat, bike, foot, or other non motorized means, is available for early registrations. This course has historically filled quickly, please contact us to reserve your space as soon as possible.

As always, permaculture designers, activists, and alumni are welcome visit to present, review students designs, network, or just join us for a (very) local organic meal! Many sessions will be open and free to interested public.

Instructors and guests include: Keith Morris, Mark Krawczyk, Alissa White, Lisa DePiano, Andrew Faust, Skotty Kellogg, Starhawk, the Beehive Collective, and more!

This course is available for 4 credits through the University of Vermont. This course qualifies for the Vermont Green professional development grants- Vermont residents may be eligible for up to $880 in aid.

To for more information, instructor bios, to register, or download a flyer to hang in your town, at you school, (or on your wall), visit:
www.prospectrock.org

Herbal Conferences!!

Lisa Allen — Fri, Mar 25 2011 19:56:35 MDT

Please feel free to add others that you may know of, and hopefully many of you can go, this one in particular looks wonderful!

International Herbal Symposium, Norton, MA (near Boston) – June 24-26, 2011
http://www.internationalherbsymposium.com/

Also, Susun Weed will have some upcoming classes in your area - see http://susunweed.com for info.

Please also see the events in your area at http://floracopeia.com/events/all-events - wonderful!

washington dc area

jennifer wright — Thu, Mar 17 2011 12:54:42 MDT

hello!

i am hanging out in the dc area for the next month,
and
am wondering if any local folks are interested in
a woods walk to check out spring edibles, etc....

or, if there are any events going on!

thanks,
jennifer

Summer Permaculture Design Certification course: July 22 - Aug 7, 2011

Michael Burns — Thu, Mar 10 2011 10:16:37 MST

[font=Times]The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute[/font]
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[font=Times]presents our[/font]

[font=Times]Permaculture Design Certification course[/font]
[font=Times]July 22 through August 7, 2011[/font]

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[font=Times]This is our ninth, internationally recognized certification course. We train people of all backgrounds to mimic natural patterns and principles in their yards, on their land, and in their homes and businesses.[/font]

[font=Times]This years teaching staff includes Michael Burns, Steve Gabriel, Karryn Olson-Ramanujan, and Rafter Sass, plus guest presenters from the local permaculture community.[/font]

[font=Times]The course equips students with a whole systems approach to utilize the principles, techniques, and challenges of permaculture as a system of sustainable design. Our off-grid learning community explores a wide range of topics. Some land-based examples are soil regeneration, water conservation, building ponds and swales, managing woodlots, building natural and efficient homes, utilizing renewable energy, and designing gardens. In addition, we will examine social and economic paradigms, alternatives, and skills for building just and regenerative communities.[/font]

[font=Times]We teach through presentations, case studies, hands-on experiential learning, design exercises and the student design practicum. We follow the traditional permaculture curriculum with an emphasis on strategies for the cool temperate climate found in North America’s northeastern regions. Instruction is augmented by presentations from local experts, field trips, and fun.[/font]

[font=Times]For more information and registration information visit:[/font]
[font=Times] http://FingerLakesPermaculture.org [/font]
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Mushroom Inoculation Workshops in NY, MA, and PA

Michael Burns — Fri, Feb 25 2011 16:46:21 MST

The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute
http://FingerLakesPermaculture.org

presents

Mushroom Inoculation Workshops
- April 23 in Montague, MA at Brooks Bend Farm (Western Massachusetts)
- May 14 in Harleysville, PA at Living Hope Farm (Near Philadelphia)
- May 21 & 22 in the Finger Lakes region, NY at Hawk Meadow Farm and
Cayuta Sun (near Ithaca)

Mushrooms are a remarkable source of food and medicine that have been
cultivated and wild-crafted by humans for thousands of years.

The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute invites you to our workshops
that introduce participants to the world of mushrooms, their link to
healthy soils and forests, and their growing potential on both a home
and commercial scale.

We will inoculate shiitake, oyster, and stropharia mushrooms and
discuss how to successfully raise multiple harvests.

The two-day course goes more in depth into mushroom laying yard design
and the economics of production. Mushrooms have a good potential for
income generation with high market value and low start-up costs.

Both one day and two-day classes include forest walks that discuss
ecology and best management practices for forestry management.

Workshop participants receive complete instruction and take home an
inoculated log, coffee ground substrate, and instructional booklet
with further resources.

Visit: http://FingerLakesPermaculture.org for information and
registration.

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Summer Permaculture Apprenticeship (FLPCI)

Michael Burns — Fri, Feb 25 2011 16:41:34 MST

Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute
seeks

Summer Apprenticeship Applicants

June 4 - August 11, 2011

We are seeking applicants for our summer apprenticeship program. Those selected will work and study, and live through an intensive, nine-week schedule that includes our Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course.

Apprentice applicants will work full-time on agroforestry, natural building, composting, and gardening projects including preparations for the PDC course site. They will receive over 60 hours of instruction in addition to our 84-hour PDC course. Residential and commuter positions are offered.

We will begin reviewing applications and apprenticeship positions in early March.

Learn more and submit your apprenticeship application via http://www.fingerlakespermaculture.org

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2011 Community Permaculture Design Open Announcement

Frank Cetera — Mon, Feb 21 2011 19:38:00 MST

Be part of a crowdsourcing effort to create an urban edible forest garden in the City of Syracuse, NY.

The Best Design, selected by a panel jury, will receive a $250 cash award and be implemented on the property of the Rahma Free Health Clinic at 3100 South Salina St in Syracuse. Submissions are due by April 1, 2011 with the Best Design and two Honorable Mentions announced at the Upstate NY Glossary Link Permaculture Gathering in Rochester, NY on Saturday April 9, 2011.

2011 Permaculture Community Design Open: Rahma Free Health Clinic Snack Garden, Syracuse, NY

Open Registration Date: 8:00 AM EST - February 16, 2011

Final Submissions Due Date: 5:00 PM EST - April 1, 2011

Winners Announcement: The winners will be announced at the Upstate NY Permaculture Gathering in Rochester NY, on April 9, 2011; and on the Alchemical Nursery website.
Awards for entrants:
● The Overall Best Design will receive $250 cash and be displayed in the Rahma Health Clinic lobby.
● The Overall Best Design and two Honorable mentions will be featured on the Alchemical Nursery website, and be
displayed at the Upstate NY Permaculture Gathering in Rochester, NY.
● All entrants will receive acknowledgment for their participation through Alchemical Nursery website and media,
and will receive a letter of recognition.

Creative Brief

The Rahma Clinic is a new resource for Syracuse providing free health care services at their 3100 South Salina St. location. An important part of health is nutrition and healthy eating, and it is a well known fact that the Southside of Syracuse currently does not have a grocery store providing fresh produce and healthy food choices. Young and old are faced with an overabundance of pre-packaged sugar laden snacks and processed “foods”. More healthy food options are needed for Southside residents and visitors.

Creative Task and Criteria

Create a design for a free harvest “Snack Garden” at the Rahma Clinic, based upon an edible forest garden model that demonstrates the following 5 task criteria:
I. Perennial “Snacking”

* Demonstrate an Understanding of Proper Growing and Site Conditions

* Feature primarily perennial species that are suited to the Syracuse biosystem

* Require minimal maintenance

* Produce food for continuous seasonal harvest that can be “eaten from the vine” - or snacked on raw from the garden.

II. Demonstrate Permaculture Ethics

* Earthcare, Peoplecare, Fairshare

III. Follow Permaculture and Edible Forest Garden Principles

* Permaculture is an ecological design system that looks to nature for inspiration to create productive and resilient design solutions. For nutshell descriptions of the principles visit http://permacultureprinciples.com/principles.php

* Multi-Story and Multi-Product Functionality and Design. For more information about edible forest gardening visit http://www.edibleforestgardens.com/about_gardening

IV. Construction Criteria and Specifications

* Designs must be easily implemented by community volunteers.

* Site specifications (location, square footage, shape, aerial photograph, current vegetation) are available for viewing at http://goo.gl/maps/omCq

* Material costs should be within a reasonable amount for a grassroots and volunteer driven task, using donated materials and funds.

V. Additional Aspects

* Originality, Uniqueness, and Aesthetics; Creation of a compelling design story

* Use of Local, Repurposed and Natural Materials

Background

The Community Permaculture Design Open is a project of The Alchemical Nursery, intended to bring free and innovative Permaculture design to the needs of regional socio-economic and community development. The Design Open also gives an opportunity to Permaculturists, landscape designers, and sustainable agriculture practitioners to showcase their work.

Jury and Evaluation

The Design Open jury will pick an Overall Best Design and two Honorable Mentions from all submissions based upon the criteria above. Submissions will be evaluated by a jury made up of individuals who are versed in Permaculture, landscape design, and sustainable agriculture. The jury members are:

* Emanuel Carter, Associate Professor, Dept of Landscape Architecture at SUNY-ESF
* Frank Cetera, Board President and Certified Permaculture Designer, The Alchemical Nursery
* Michael Burns, Certified Permaculture Designer and Co-Founder of the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute
* Lindsay Speer, Certified Permaculture Designer, Syracuse, NY
* Valerie Dawnstar, Certified Permaculture Designer, Oswego, NY
* Jessi Lyons, Resource Educator, Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County

Registration and Submission

Register for the competition starting on Wednesday February 16th by sending your name (or name of all partners if a team) and contact info (email, telephone, and mailing address) to:

permacultureThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it @ alchemicalnurseryThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Provide the following materials for submission by April 1st to:
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The Alchemical Nursery, 200 South Geddes St, Syracuse, NY 13204

1. Presentation Panel must be submitted both digitally in PDF format, and in hard copy (Printed on paper with board backing optional).

2. Application Materials must include a supplies/plants list, budget, and a short biography or resume of the team member(s).

3. Anonymity must be ensured for judging purposes. Please do not include names/institutions/ or any other identifying information on the panel or PDF file.

http://www.alchemicalnursery.org/news/359-2011-community-permaculture-design-open-announcement.html

Joel Salatin's Polyface Farm Field Day - Sat, July 9, 2011 - Swoope, Virginia

Dr Temp — Sat, Feb 5 2011 12:31:13 MST

May not be exactly permies. Guess Paul and the rest can clarify all of that. I do not know a lot about Joel, other than the titles of the books and a few video clips. Thought I might venture that way, should the urge hit me. If I do, should I shoot some video for Paul?

Polyface Farm Field Day
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Swoope, Virginia

$100

http://www.acresusa.com/toolbox/reprints/PolyfaceFieldDay2011_InfoPacket.pdf
http://www.acresusa.com/events/events.htm

Vermont Whole Systems Permaculture Design Course

cornelius McCoy — Thu, Feb 3 2011 13:04:39 MST

Utilizing the incomparable Whole Systems Research Farm permaculture site in Vermont's Mad River Valley, our design studio resources, and a team of leading facilitators, Whole Systems Design and Keith Morris of Prospect Rock Permaculture present the first of many permaculture design courses to be offered in the coming decades. This certification course will be held July 31st to August 12th, 2011 at the Whole Systems Design Studio and Research Farm site.

This course offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on applied permaculture skills immersed within one of North America's most diverse and intensive permaculture research sites. Participants will engage with high-performance home and community resource systems that will be more resilient in the face of problems posed by peak oil, climate change, environmental toxicity, and the inability of existing economic and social systems to deal with such challenges.

This course includes the standard certificate curriculum but goes way beyond the typical Designer's Certification Course by utilizing the background of skills-based trainings offered in Whole Systems Skills, and is filled with practice-based, learning-by-doing experiences, not only concept and information-based study. Students in this course will not walk away from the experience without basic post-peak oil resiliency literacy including: how to plant a tree, fell a tree, split firewood, harvest biomass with a sycthe and sharpen it, sharpen and maintain other basic tools, perform earthworks, plumb basic waterworks and harvest water, inoculate mushroom logs and spread mushroom patches and innumerable other hard skills available to us via our working homestead, farm and practitioner-teachers.

Unlike at many permaculture course, we will actually be practicing these techniques on the farm throughout the course.

Course Highlights

• Immersion and practice in one of the most sophisticated permaculture sites in
North America.
• Living at a beautiful site in the heart of Vermont, in the Mad River Valley.
• Ecological design and engineering pioneer John Todd anchors a team of guest
instructors and visiting presenters.
• Field trips to regional sites to see models of permaculture strategies in action.

There will be a first-come-first-served opportunity for a 3 day applied permaculture practicum after the course where a small group of course students will have the opportunity to practice permaculture all day, each day, on the research farm site.

Laearn more at www.wholesystemsdesign.com/permaculture-design-course/ and download the flier below.

JOIN US in developing new solutions to unprecedented challenges.

Rental on a Perm Site in Vermont

Ben Falk — Wed, Feb 2 2011 21:46:25 MST

Hi folks - pls. spread the word if you know of any folks - this is an opp. to live on a significant perm site. ( http://www.wholesystemsdesign.com/projects/whole-systems-research-farm-mad-river-valley-vt )
FARM-ROOMS-HOUSE for rent [)b]
Mad River Valley-Middlesex-Montpelier Area of [b]Vermont
1-3 bedrooms (or whole house) in the Mad River Valley, adjacent to Moretown Village.
Ideal for active, outdoorsy young people, couple or small family that want to garden, swim, be in/near the Mad River Valley and Montpelier.
-House on a 10 acre small farm homestead with numerous vegetable gardens spaces
-Full woodshop (800 SF with most equipment, heated, 240V) and barn space, field, animals on site (sheep), space for more animals, pets possible
-3 floors, 2 bathrooms, separate sauna bath
-Ponds for swimming, dozens of fruit trees, berries
-Beautiful views, southwest and western aspect with lots of light and sunsets
-Directly between Montpelier and the Mad River Valley
Lease for 3-12 months (possibly more):
Property is a 10 minute walk from Moretown Village, drivetime 15-20 min to Montpelier, 15 min from Waterbury, 40 min to Burl, 15 to Mad River Glen and Sugarbush.
Available now.
Contact Ben at 802-343-9490 if interested.

Seek p.maculture friend- share farm, ideas

neltrondance Hatfield — Tue, Feb 1 2011 20:56:14 MST

I'M SEEKING TO COMMUNICATE[i] WITH SOME LIKE MINDED PERMACULTURE , alternative energy, alt. health, natural resource development and practical minded men, or especially naturally pretty, healthy, energetic, sweet non-selfish ladies in order to share practical permaculture, edible-landscaping, business, nomadic living and other interesting ideas & opportunities . If topics discussed mutually beneficial can discuss meeting somewhere and potential for doing something interesting and later possibly working co-operatively to build, use, MARKET and enjoy systems and available resources that can prove to be vitally important now and critically important during the coming predicted potentially very rough days soon ahead.

Was little worried about Family Radio's May 21, 2011 "God's Judgement Day" prediction, THEN LATER discovered, from another source that infamous 10th Planet "X" THE DESTROYER will be passing closeby PLANET EARTH - about the SAME WEEK on it's normal 3,620 year
sweep of our galexy/atmosphere. So - go figuer... Am involved in New Battery Design and 15-Minute Recharge system technology - partner Invented the Lithium-ion and "URINE" batteries battertLet me hear from you. neltrondance
:roll:

Dave Jacke workshops in Pittsburgh

Troy McCoy — Thu, Jan 20 2011 07:40:45 MST

Saturday-Sunday Workshop:

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

6-Month Certified PDC (meets monthly) Asheville, NC

Michelle V. — Thu, Dec 30 2010 08:46:13 MST

A Certified Program – Innovative and Time-Tested Solutions for a Global Future

–> PERFECT FOR LOCALS!

“Although the problems of the world are growing increasingly more complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple” - Bill Mollison

LOCATION
Asheville, NC

DATES
Meets 3rd weekend of every month, May-October; 10am-6pm daily
Dates: May 20-22 (extra Friday in May); June 18-19; July 16-17; August 20-21; September 17-18; October 15-16.

DESCRIPTION
In this Permaculture Design Course you will learn about solutions that can radically advance human well being and the health of our planet’s ecosystems. This transformational experience offers in-depth classes, field trips, hands-on experience, and small group design projects. Upon completion of this course, you will receive an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate.

TOPICS
* Permaculture Design Principles & Processes
* Observation & Nature Awareness
* Pattern Design & Biomimicry
* Agroforestry & Forest Gardening
* Perennial Agriculture
* Organic Gardening
* Soil Ecology & Soil Building
* Mushrooms & Myco-Remediation
* Rainwater, Greywater, Bioremediation
* Swales, Keylines, Pond Building
* Aquaculture & Aquaponic Production
* Renewable Energy & Appropriate Technology
* Natural Building Design & Technique
* Integrated Animal Systems
* Urban Permaculture
* Cooperative Economics, Money, Financial Systems
* Eco-Social Design

INSTRUCTORS
Read more about our instructors.
Brandy Hall and Keri Evjy, with guest teachers: Zev Friedman, Patricia Allison, Chuck Marsh, Chris Farmer, Brian Winslett, Janell Kapoor, and others.

TUITION
$1,250, includes tuition and all materials. Food and lodging are not included. Payment plans and some work trade positions may be available. A $450 deposit is due to reserve your seat, details below. Final tuition is due by Friday, May 6th, unless you have made other payment arrangements.

PAYMENT OPTION
After paying the $450 deposit, the remainder can be paid with NON-REFUNDABLE post-dated checks of $133.33 per month for the following six months. To discuss payment options, inquire within.

REGISTRATION
Registration is open for the 6-Month Permaculture Design Course until the program is full. To register, please complete the following:
1) Email janell@ashevillage.org with your name, phone, email, and address. Include: 1) How you heard about the PDC, 2) Why you want to participate, 3) What you plan to do with what you learn, 4) If you have any previous related experience – not necessary to attend! and 5) Anything else you’d like us to know.
2) Janell will contact you within 3-5 business days to confirm that there’s still availability.
3) Once you’ve been confirmed, a NON-REFUNDABLE registration deposit of $450 is needed to reserve your seat. Send a check or money order to: ’Ashevillage Institute’, 80 Buchanan Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. Write: ‘2011: Monthly PDC’ in the memo line. Or pay online.
4) You will receive a packet with preparation details and directions by May 6th.
Note: This is a first-come, first-served registration process that will be open until we reach maximum capacity.

REFUNDS
The $450 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. The remainder of the tuition is transferable (NOT refundable), less 25%, IF you notify us before May 6th, 2011. “Transferable” means you may use it as credit toward other Ashevillage Institute programs within one year of when the original course started. After May 6th, all payments are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.

LODGING
Lodging is NOT included in the tuition, but we can share information about lodging options, including rooms at our guest house. Inquiries may be sent to Lisa at gogoshoe@gmail.com.

CONTACT
Janell Kapoor: janell@ashevillage.org

Natural Building Extravaganza!

Michelle V. — Thu, Dec 30 2010 08:43:02 MST

Earthen wood-heated ovens, stoves, and fireplaces are highlights of the Extravaganza. PLUS techniques to transform an ordinary house into a Temple; the creation of an earthen courtyard; bamboo design & building; timber-framing; earthen relief, sculpture, arches, niches, and more….
A full-scale, hands-on, multi-dimensional, mud-slingin’ experience!

10 diverse projects and 10 world-renown instructors!
REGISTER SOON ———-> This program will fill!
One, two, or three week options are available.

SPONSORS
Ashevillage Institute, Kleiwerks International, Firespeaking, MudStrawLove, Artisan Builders Collective, Aaron Maret Design Build Studio

DATES & DETAILS
April 24- May 14, 2011
Friday, April 24: 7-10pm
Monday thru Friday, 10am-6pm
Wednesday evening presentations: 8-10pm
Saturday morning special programs, 10am-1pm
Saturday afternoons & Sundays: Break

LOCATION
Asheville, NC

LEARN NATURAL BUILDING!
The Natural Building Extravaganza offers a smorgasbord of learning opportunities with major movers’ n’ shakers of this muddy movement. More than 10 building projects to dive into — all about mud, straw, bamboo, timber, fire, and love! Gain direct, hands-on experience through small group natural building workshops, classes, field trips, slideshows, and more.

HANDS-ON PROJECTS
Outdoor kitchen • Highly efficient wood-fired baking oven • Earthen cook stove • Wood-fired hot tub • Rumford fireplace • Earthen grotto • Adobe arches • Strawbale benches • Slipstraw knee walls • Cob niches • Wattle & daub fence • Earthen courtyard • Relief, sculpture & embedded mosaic • Exterior & interior plasters • Clay-based paints • Bamboo “living” room & hanging garden • Timber-framing • Wall systems • Material selection • Passive solar design

EXTRAS!!!
–> Tours of natural buildings: Adobe, slipstraw & strawbale homes, cob cottages, and earthships.
–> Tours of Permaculture in action: Earthaven Ecovillage, and the Ashevillage Institute—one of the nation’s best examples of urban permaculture.
–> The international movement: The founding Director and International Program Director of Kleiwerks International will both be at the Extravaganza. They’ll be returning from Haiti, Argentina, and Peru ready to share the latest on what’s happening with international natural building.

INSTRUCTORS
Janell Kapoor, Kevin Rowell, Eva Rose Edleson, Steveo Brodmerkel, Mollie Curry, Steve Kemble, Chad ‘Fez’ Gaetz, Meka Bunch, Ira Friedrichs, Aaron Maret, and guests. Details on bottom half of this page.

FEE
$1,800 for all three weeks; $1,300 for two weeks; $800 for one week.
Tuition and materials included. Food & lodging are not included—see lodging section below. Limited work-trade positions are available, inquire within. A $500 deposit is required to hold your space.

PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS
After paying the $500 deposit, the remainder may be paid with NON-REFUNDABLE post-dated checks for up to six months. To discuss payment options inquire within.

REGISTRATION
1) Email janell@ashevillage.org with your name, phone, email, and address. Please include: a) How you found out about the Natural Building Extravaganza. b) What you hope to learn. c) What you intend to do with what you learn. d) List previous related building experience — you do NOT need previous experience to attend! e) Please state that you have read the ‘refund policy’ section below.
3) Please allow 3-5 days for Janell to confirm availability.
4) Once confirmed, a NON-REFUNDABLE registration deposit of $500 is required to reserve your seat. Send a check or money order to: ’Ashevillage Institute’, 80 Buchanan Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. Write: ‘NB Extravaganza’ in the memo line. Or pay online.
4) You will receive a packet with preparation details and directions by April 10th.
5) In order to keep your seat, the remaining fee is due by April 15th—unless you’ve made other payment arrangements in advance.
Note: Registration is first-come, first-serve until we reach maximum capacity.

REFUND POLICY
Your $500 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. The remainder of your tuition is transferable (NOT refundable), less 25%, IF you notify us before April 15th, 2011. “Transferable” means you may use it as credit toward other Ashevillage Institute programs within one year of when the original program started. After April 15th, all payments are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. If, for any reason, we cancel the program, the entirety of all of your payments will be returned to you in full.

LODGING OPTIONS
For information about lodging options, including camping and rooms at our guest house, email Lisa Shoemaker at gogoshoe@gmail.com.

CONTACT & REGISTRATION
Email Janell Kapoor at janell@ashevillage.org
(Please include ‘NB Extravaganza‘ in the subject line.)

Applied Permaculture and Natural Building Apprenticeship

Michelle V. — Thu, Dec 30 2010 08:33:18 MST

From text book to hands-on, in-your-bones, cellular learning!

LOCATION
Asheville, NC

DATES
February 28th – May 25th, 2011. See full schedule details below.

LIVE YOUR POTENTIAL!
Empower your life, your community’s life, and the life of the planet to live in resilience! In the Applied Permaculture & Natural Building Apprenticeship, you will learn about solutions that can radically advance human well being and the health of our planet’s ecosystems. Discover through in-depth classes, hands-on experience, interactive design projects, field trips, slideshows, and more.

You will begin with an internationally-certified Permaculture Design Course (PDC). Topics will then be integrated through in-depth, hands-on, small group design and management projects. This will take place at the Ashevillage Institute’s demonstration site, one of the country’s leading eco-urban centers for sustainable living. The one-acre site features a 30,000-gallon rainwater, aquaponic pond system and greenhouse, and over 150 species of edible and medicinal plants. During the second part of the Apprenticeship, you will work side-by-side with 10 world renown natural building teachers — preparing for, and participating in the Natural Building Extravaganza.

SCHEDULE
• Schedule is 10am-6pm, with a couple of exceptions.
• 2-week Permaculture Design Certification Course (PDC), February 28th-March 13th
• 3-week Natural Building Extravaganza, April 24th-May 14th
• Site visits, design, and management projects, Tuesdays & Wednesdays between workshops
• 1-week break, March 14th-21st

PERMACULTURE PROGRAM
Permaculture Design Principles & Processes • Observation & Nature Awareness • Pattern Design & Biomimicry • Agroforestry & Forest Gardening • Perennial Agriculture • Organic Gardening • Soil Ecology & Soil Building • Mushrooms & Myco-Remediation • Rain Harvesting & Catchment • Grey Water & Bioremediation • Water in the Landscape • Swales, Keyline, & Pond Building • Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology • Natural Building Design and Technique • Integrated Animal Systems • Urban Permaculture • Cooperative Economics, Money & Financial Systems • Eco-Social Design

NATURAL BUILDING PROGRAM
Outdoor kitchen • Highly efficient wood-fired baking oven • Earthen cook stove • Wood-fired hot tub • Rumford fireplace • Earthen Grotto • Adobe arches • Strawbale benches • Slipstraw knee walls • Cob niches • Wattle & Daub fence • Living courtyard • Earthen relief work • Embedded mosaic • Clay plasters & paints • Bamboo “Living” Room & Hanging Garden • Timber-framing • Wall systems • Passive solar design • International Natural Building Movement • Tours of natural building

INSTRUCTOR TEAM
Read more about our instructors here.
Permaculture Team: Brandy Hall & Keri Evjy, with guest facilitators: Zev Friedman, Brian Winslett, and others
Natural Building Team: Janell Kapoor, Kevin Rowell, Eva Rose Edleson, Steveo Brodmerkel, Mollie Curry, Steve Kemble, Chad ‘Fez’ Gaetz, Meka Bunch, Ira Friedrichs, Aaron Maret.

TUITION
$3,000, includes tuition and materials, but not food and lodging—see lodging options below. Some limited work-trade positions may be available. PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS: After paying the $1,000 deposit to reserve your place, the remainder may be paid with NON-REFUNDABLE post-dated checks for up to six months. To discuss payment options, inquire within.

REGISTRATION
1) Email janell@ashevillage.org with your name, phone, email, and address. Please include: a) How you found out about the Apprenticeship. b) What you hope to learn. c) What you intend to do with what you learn. d) List previous related Permaculture or building experience(s) — you do NOT need previous experience to attend! e) Please state that you have read the ‘refund policy’ below.
3) Please allow 3-5 days for Janell to confirm availability.
4) Once confirmed, a NON-REFUNDABLE registration deposit of $1,000 is required to reserve your seat. Send a check or money order to: ’Ashevillage Institute’, 80 Buchanan Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. Write: ‘3-Month Apprenticeship’ in the memo line. Or pay online.
4) You will receive a packet with preparation details and directions by February 15th.
5) In order to keep your seat, final payment of $2,000 is due by February 15th—unless you’ve made other payment arrangements in advance.
Note: Registration is first-come, first-serve until we reach maximum capacity.

REFUND POLICY
The $1,000 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. The remainder of your tuition is transferable (NOT refundable), less 25%, IF you notify us before February 20th, 2011. “Transferable” means you may use it as credit toward other Ashevillage Institute programs within one year of when the original program started. After February 20th, all payments are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. If, for any reason, we cancel the program, the entirety of all of your payments will be returned to you in full.

LODGING OPTIONS
For information about lodging options, including camping and rooms at our guest house, email Lisa Shoemaker at gogoshoe@gmail.com.

CONTACT
Janell Kapoor: janell@ashevillage.org

Permaculture Design Course, Asheville NC

Michelle V. — Thu, Dec 30 2010 08:20:44 MST

Innovative and Time-Tested Solutions for a Global Future

“Although the problems of the world are growing increasingly more complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple” - Bill Mollison

LOCATION
Asheville, NC

DATES
February 28 – March 13, 2011
10am-6pm daily, with a one day break on March 6th

DESCRIPTION
In the 2-week Permaculture Design Course, you will learn about solutions that can radically advance human well being and the health of our planet’s ecosystems. This transformational experience offers in-depth classes, field trips, hands-on experience, and small group design projects. Upon completion of this course, you will receive an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate.

TOPICS
* Permaculture Design Principles & Processes
* Observation & Nature Awareness
* Pattern Design & Biomimicry
* Agroforestry & Forest Gardening
* Perennial Agriculture
* Organic Gardening
* Soil Ecology & Soil Building
* Mushrooms & Myco-Remediation
* Rainwater, Greywater, Bioremediation
* Swales, Keylines, Pond Building
* Aquaculture & Aquaponic Production
* Renewable Energy & Appropriate Technology
* Natural Building Design & Technique
* Integrated Animal Systems
* Urban Permaculture
* Cooperative Economics, Money, Financial Systems
* Eco-Social Design

INSTRUCTORS
Read more about our instructors.
Brandy Hall and Keri Evjy, with guest teachers: Zev Friedman, Patricia Allison, Chuck Marsh, Chris Farmer, Brian Winslett, and special guests.

TUITION
$1,250, includes tuition and all materials. Food and lodging are not included. Payment plans and some work trade positions may be available. A $450 deposit is due to reserve your seat, details below. Final tuition is due by February 15th, unless you have made other payment arrangements.

PAYMENT OPTION
After paying your $450 deposit, the remainder can be paid with NON-REFUNDABLE post-dated checks over a period of months that we can determine together. We must have the checks before the course begins, and they will be deposited per month. To discuss payment options, email janell@ashevillage.org.

REGISTRATION
Registration is open for the 2-Week Permaculture Design Course until the program is full. To register, please complete the following:
1) Email janell@ashevillage.org with your name, phone, email, and address. Include: 1) How you heard about the PDC, 2) Why you want to participate, 3) What you plan to do with what you learn, 4) If you have any previous related experience–not required, and 5) Anything else you’d like us to know.
2) Janell will contact you within 3-5 business days to confirm that there’s still availability.
3) Once you’ve been confirmed, a NON-REFUNDABLE registration deposit of $450 is needed to reserve your seat. Send a check or money order to: ’Ashevillage Institute‘, 80 Buchanan Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. Write: ‘2011: 2-Week PDC’ in the memo line. Or pay online.
4) You will receive a packet with preparation details and directions by February 15th.

REFUNDS
Your $450 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. The remainder of your tuition is transferable (NOT refundable), less 25%, IF you notify us before February 15th, 2011. “Transferable” means you may use it as credit toward other Ashevillage Institute programs within one year of when the original course started. After February 15th, all payments are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.

LODGING
For information about lodging options, including camping and rooms at our guest house, email Lisa at gogoshoe@gmail.com.

CONTACT
Janell Kapoor: janell@ashevillage.org

Community Training in Ecological Design, Schuyler County, NY 2011

Michael Burns — Wed, Dec 8 2010 09:29:07 MST

[font=serif]The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute
http://www.fingerlakespermaculture.org
presents

COMMUNITY TRAINING
IN
ECOLOGICAL DESIGN
February through April 2011
Montour Falls, NY

Are you a landowner, farmer, or gardener?

Do you want a more sustainable and abundant life?

Learn a design method to improve home scale food and forest production, to conserve resources, and save money.

Study basic ecological principles and permaculture methods and use them to solve problems on your own home and landscape.

Help make better choices for our land, families, and communities.

Create your own sustainable design for a backyard, garden space, vacant lot, field, forest, or even an entire village. Examples and applications will be presented in both an urban and rural settings. Design subjects include gardens, water management, earthworks, small woodlot management, buildings, energy, soils, compost, animals, and more.

Schedule:
Weekend Workshop: February 12 & 13
Tuesday evenings: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., February 15 – April 12

Instructors:
Steve Gabriel, Michael Burns, and Karryn Olson-Ramanujan with guest presenters

Tuition:
$200 – $400 (based on what you can afford) Thanks to the Schuyler County Environmental Management Council, and the Finger Lakes Resource Conservation & Development Council, a limited number of half scholarships are available for residents of Schuyler, Stueben, Chemung, Ontario, Seneca and Yates counties. A special thanks goes to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County (EPO/EEO) for their support of this program.

Location:
Schuyler County Human Services Building, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865

Contact:
Call (607) 227-0316 or visit http://www.FingerLakesPermaculture.org for information and registration.

NOTE: This is not a Permaculture Design Certification course. However, your tuition to this series of classes can be applied to our summer course. Visit our website to learn more.[/font]

farm available

samiam kephart — Sat, Dec 4 2010 14:13:06 MST

Hello everyone there is a farm that has just been abanoned after having loving care for about 15 years ... I was an angel there.... it is in Cornwallville NY SW of Albany in Green county I hope someone buys it It has 5 acres, a wetland and lots of worms.... historic roadhouse it was Black Walnut farm...I hate to see it have a million dollar house on it....I wish I could afford it myself its at 1019 stonebridge rd cornwallville NY I don't know the present status of the farm but I imagine it would be easy to find out... thanks Sam (also I did see a website that was like personals for land does anyone know about that?)

syracusepermacultureguild@riseup.net

dannyboy Hatfield — Wed, Nov 3 2010 11:12:29 MDT

for folks in the central new york area. this guild is for events, discussion, networking, and other permaculture related information.

eastcoastpermacultureguild@riseup.net

dannyboy Hatfield — Wed, Nov 3 2010 11:02:12 MDT

the eastcoastpermacultureguild@riseup.net is for folks who would like to connect with other permaculturalists in the east. riseup.net has guidelines so please be aware (the highly successful portland permaculture guild also uses this host, like paul they prefer niceness!)

peace and love

Intro to Permaculture

Valerie Dawnstar — Tue, Oct 5 2010 13:52:09 MDT

Free talk at SUNY Oswego campus on October 12, 2010 at 7 PM. Will cover basic concepts of Permaculture with time for questions. For more information call 315-312-3492 or email obcr@oswego.edu.
Given by yours truly...

Looking for a Permie Demonstration Site

Charlie Zelhof — Mon, Aug 16 2010 11:16:56 MDT

Hello,

I'm from Hackensack, NJ, a suburb 10 minutes from NYC.

I'm looking for some Permaculture Demonstration sites in the area, about 2 hours away or less from car. Possibly more if the site is really worth seeing.

If anybody knows any Permaculture farms or homesteads ect where I can learn and observe Permaculture in practice for a day, please tell me. I'm interested the most in seeing how a planted forest garden looks like; at any stage in development.

Danke