[Laakea-events] Designing for Sustainability and Food Security

[La'akea Community Announcements]

Last week for early bird registration!

    *Designing For Sustainability and Food Security *
    *Fall 2012 Weekend Permaculture Design Course *

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
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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