[Laakea-events] Permaculture Design Course this Fall & Annual Seed Exchange info.
La'akea Community Announcements
laakea-events at permaculture-hawaii.com
Mon Jul 16 12:28:34 HST 2012
*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 at permaculture-hawaii.com <mailto:tracy at 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 at permaculture-hawaii.com
<mailto:Tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com>
*
Location : *La'akea Permaculture Community Meadow Space, Puna (see
contact for directions)
*Contact : *tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com
<mailto:tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com>
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