Fall 2012 Weekend Permaculture Design Course
Designing For
Sustainability and Food
Security
This unique, exciting permaculture design course is designed
especially for
Hawaii Island residents!
* Weekend class format – no need to use vacation or take time
off
work to complete a permaculture design course.
* Acquire the skills to achieve food security and create
sustainable home systems.
* Learn locally proven designs and methodologies from
instructors
and presenters who understand Hawai’i's varying microclimates
* Develop supportive relationships with like-minded
neighbors,
established organizations and professionals in your area.
* Design for your property during the course with
professional
support.
Participants who meet course completion requirements will
receive the
internationally recognized Permaculture Design Course
Certificate.
The course meets two weekends per month in the fall of 2012: Oct
13-14 and
20-21, Nov 3-4 and 17-18, Dec 1-2 and 8-9
Classes are held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day and include a
delicious,
nutritious, locally grown lunch. Some class days will have
optional evening
events including permaculture movies and conversation time.
Hosted by La’akea Permaculture Community – see the rest of this
web site for
more about La’akea.
Early bird registration only $750 if paid by September 1st!
After September 1st – sliding scale $1,000 – $800
Tuition includes lunch on class days and all instruction and
other course
activities. Dinner and overnight lodging with breakfast
available at additional
cost.
For more information or to register:
tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com
808-443-4076
Permaculture (permanent agriculture) is an ecological design
system that draws
on knowledge of natural ecosystems, traditional indigenous
practices, and
modern scientific and farming techniques. A permaculture
approach is one of
working with rather than against nature. Permaculture offers a
proactive
approach to meeting human needs in ways that are sustainable for
future
generations.
This design course is hosted by La’akea Permaculture Community,
an intentional
community focused on sustainability. The 23-acre La’akea site is
full of the
results of hands-on design projects implemented by permaculture
students
and community members, and offers a wide variety of real-life
examples of
sustainable living techniques.
Facilitators and teachers:
Tracy Matfin of La’akea Community
John Schinnerer of Eco-Living
Wade Bauer of OnoScapes Hawaii Edible Landscaping and
Permaculture Design
Dona Willoughby of La’akea Community
Additional instructors and special guests to be announced soon!
For complete details go here:
http://tinyurl.com/laakea-fall-2012-pdc
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East Side Seed Exchange & Harvest
Festival!
Saturday, September 22, 2012
9:30am - 2:30pm
Bring your
favorite dishes using only
locally grown food
for the 2nd Annual 100% LOCAL FOOD COOK OFF AND POTLUCK!!
Optional competition for best savory and sweet dish - contact
Bring Seeds only (Please no plants, cuttings, or keikies etc).
o
Exchange
and give away localized seeds (bringing seeds not required)
o Hear a panel on "Preparing Local Favorite
Foods"
o Enter the Local Cook Off!
o Try new taste delights at the Local Food Potluck!
o Meet your neighbors, other gardeners&
innovative thinkers.
This event is free
Schedule:
Set up open at 9 am
(bring your own tables and chairs, and
scrap paper for small packets for seeds)
Opening Circle 9:30
Seed Swap: 9:45
Panel Presentation: 10:45
100% Local Food Contest: 12:00
Local Food Potluck: 12:30 (bring your own plates, utensils, etc)
To enter the local foods cooking competition or to present your
favorite
local food please contact Tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com
Location : La'akea Permaculture
Community
Meadow Space, Puna (see contact for directions)
Contact : tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com