Sustainable Living, Practical Learning
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I got information and experience about how to be in the world in a new way - so vast it will take me a long time to digest it, yet so easy and simple it is immediately useful and understood. I wish I could give everyone a gift of this class, and I am so happy to be with others who are truly doing their work in the world. - Fagim S., Permaculture student
This course has changed the way I see the world and how I see myself as a person. It has reminded me of the passions I've had my whole life and given me words and skills to express my values. - Caterine A., Permaculture student
This knowledge was essential for my professional development. Even after years of studying landscape health, I did not know the first thing about restoration methods. I am able to do a better job as a landscape architect after taking this program. - Natasha M., Sustainability Training Student
I enjoyed the course, all of it. The hands-on aspect of the planting, gardening, building one rock dams along with deeper understanding of sustainable living practices ... It was all what I'm interested in. - Mason J., Permaculture student
I enjoyed everything about the class - information, hands-on practical component, being outdoors, working with other people, sharing knowledge! - Ric G., Permaculture Student
I got information and experience about how to be in the world in a new way - so vast it will take me a long time to digest it, yet so easy and simple it is immediately useful and understood. I wish I could give everyone a gift of this class, and I am so happy to be with others who are truly doing their work in the world. - Fagim S., Permaculture student
This course has changed the way I see the world and how I see myself as a person. It has reminded me of the passions I've had my whole life and given me words and skills to express my values. - Caterine A., Permaculture student
This knowledge was essential for my professional development. Even after years of studying landscape health, I did not know the first thing about restoration methods. I am able to do a better job as a landscape architect after taking this program. - Natasha M., Sustainability Training Student
I enjoyed the course, all of it. The hands-on aspect of the planting, gardening, building one rock dams along with deeper understanding of sustainable living practices ... It was all what I'm interested in. - Mason J., Permaculture student
I enjoyed everything about the class - information, hands-on practical component, being outdoors, working with other people, sharing knowledge! - Ric G., Permaculture Student
Albuquerque 6th Annual Weekend Permaculture Design Course FALL 2011
Course Syllabus is found here
Join this 7-weekend class to learn ins and outs of permaculture design and sustainable living. The class meets over a period of 3.5 months, at Albuquerque’s Center for Action and Contemplation.
Class topics include design principles for sustainable living, permaculture ethics and methodology, dryland restoration techniques, backyard animals and gardens, natural building methods, renewable energy applications, rainwater harvesting, food forests, community building and more.
The class is taught by a dynamic local team that includes Scott Pittman, one of the most renowned permaculture teachers in the US; Michael Reed, local farmer and community organizer; Leslie Buerk, green architect; Zoe Wilcox, gardener and educator of Mother Earth Gardens; Bard Edrington, rainwater harvesting designer; Christian Meuli, permaculture practitioner with nearly 30 years of dryland restoration experience.
The weekend format helps to incorporate class information into your daily life at a slower pace. The group meets in the classroom and also attends a series of field trips to local show places. Hands-on learning is incorporated in this class on occasion. At the end of the class students engage in a design project to benefit their community. This is a certificate class.
LOGISTICS:
The program is offered at Albuquerque’s Center for Action and Contemplation, located in a peaceful residential neighborhood in South Valley. Classes are held from 9:00 AM to 5:00PM. Workshop participants should expect reading and homework assignments. There will be a mix of classroom, field trips, hands-on, homework and group work. This is certificate course.
More detailed logistics on what to bring, what to expect are HERE.
Dates
1st and 3rd weekend of September, October and November + 1st weekend of December = 7 weekends total
2011 dates are:
September 3-4, September 17-18
October 1-2, October 15-16
November 12-13 (please note, out of sequence class date), November 19-20
December 3-4
Course Syllabus is found here...
Workshop Fee: $890 if registered one month before class start date, $950 thereafter.
Payment we accept payments by credit card and check. Due to high credit card processing fees we will be charging extra on all credit card transactions, to encourage payments by checks.
Last Day to Enroll two days before the class start date.
Deposits: Space is limited. A non-refundable deposit of $300 will hold your space. Please note, this deposit is non-refundable!
Discounts: Two and more attendants applying together receive 10% discount, contact us for details. In some cases we offer 10% for non-profits.
Cancellation refunds: this program requires a considerable preparation on our part. Late cancellations by students hurt the program and its participants. For that reason, there are no refunds, but you can credit your workshop fees (minus the non-refundable deposit) towards the same class in the future, to be used within one year. If the program is canceled by us, you receive a full refund.
Workshop fees include: all instruction, all workshop materials, study materials. We provide tea/coffee.
Instructors:
Scott Pittman, Leslie Buerk, Michael Reed, Christian Meuli, Zoe Wilcox, Bard Edrington and guests. Read more about our teaching team here
Contact Us
For additional questions about this program, please contact , or call me at the number listed at the very bottom of this page.
Register for this class:
Your payment is your registration. To pay by credit card, please go here
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