Introduction to Permaculture Design

Permaculture provides a comprehensive and ethical approach to meeting basic human needs while regenerating the natural world.  Often based on and informed by traditional and indigenous ecological knowledge, permaculture is described as "the cutting edge of 10,000-year-old idea."  Through group exercises and hands-on activities, you will be introduced to the core concepts and various applications of permaculture and how to design sustainable systems that mimic the interconnectedness of natural relationships.  You will also learn how to apply permaculture design principles to a variety of areas, such as food productions, water, energy, and micro-livestock, with an emphasis on home and small-scale systems in our bioregion.

Part of our Home-Scale Permaculture Workshop Series.

Instructors: Jim Gibson, Mary O'Brien, Pavlos Stavropoulos

Meals: please bring a sack lunch and a reusable mug and water bottle.

Cost: $95-$75. A sliding scale is being offered to provide an opportunity for people with low income to participate. We ask that you pay the top amount if you can afford to do so.

Special Offer: Sign up for all four Home Permaculture Workshops (Intro to Permaculture Design, Soil Building and Composting, Garden Design, Seed Starting and Cold Frames) and receive a copy of Toby Hemenway's Gaia's Garden for free.