[Scpg] Early reg discount Sept 15th for Permaculture Design Course

[Quail Springs]

Hi all, We still have space in the upcoming Permaculture Design 
Course.  There is an early registration discount deadline coming up 
this Saturday September 15th.  Also, there is one kitchen work trade 
position available.    Get in touch asap if you're thinking about the 
taking the course!  Thanks,  Kolmi


Permaculture Design Course at Quail Springs with Darren Doherty
DATES:  October 15-27, 2007

This 72-hour certificate program is a 12-day, residential design course (camping and 
meals included) with 1-day break midway.
 
CONTACT:    Kolmi Majumdar info at quailsprings.org  OR 805-886-7239
COST:   EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS (for payment of deposit to hold space) -  $1200 by 
August 21st ;  $1350 by September 15th 
$1450 for payment after September 15th 
$400 non-refundable deposit and balance due by Oct 8th
Payment plans and Barter considered on case-by-case basis.  Work-trade in kitchen during the 
course is available for those not seeking certification. 


Permaculture is a holistic approach to land use design, based on ecological principles and 
patterns. It aims to create stable, productive systems that provide for human needs, 
harmoniously integrating the land with people. Permaculture principles can be applied to any 
environment, at any scale - from dense urban settlements to individual homes, from farms to 
entire regions.
 
This world-recognized, 72-hour course provides an introduction to Permaculture as set forth by 
movement founders Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. Students are invited to bring details of 
their own sites or potential sites and explore site-specific Permaculture solutions. The course 
covers sustainable living systems for a wide variety of landscapes and climates.

Course Content
The course includes the application of Permaculture principles with specific topics, including: 
*                     Theory and principles of Permaculture 
*                     Nature-friendly house placement and design 
*                     Energy conservation techniques for cold and warm climates 
*                     Recycling and waste management 
*                     Soil rehabilitation and erosion control
*                     Organic food production 
*                     Water harvesting and management including earthworks 
*                     Drought-proofing 
*                     Animal husbandry and Aquaculture
*                     Catastrophe preparedness and prevention 
*                     Windbreaks and fire control
*                     Aspects of Community Design
*                     Legal strategies supporting Permaculture solutions
  
The course will be taught by Australian Permaculture Teacher:
 
Darren Doherty
Darren has had extensive experience across the planet in Permaculture project design, 
development & management, with a focus on retrofitting broadacre agricultural systems, and 
has been identified by Permaculture Co-Originators Bill Mollison & David Holmgren as a 
pioneer in this important & often overlooked field. Darren has taught on over 25 Permaculture 
Design Certificate Courses (PDC's) including co- teaching PDC's with both Bill Mollison & David 
Holmgren & a range of other quality Permaculture educators. He is a registered teacher with Bill 
Mollison's The Permaculture Institute (Registration No. 25), a qualified hole Farm Planner 
(University of Melbourne), Approved Keyline Design Consultant, & Accredited Permaculture 
Training (APT) Trainer. More about Darren: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=161673624&u=1592361 

Quail Springs, the focus site of the course, is a 450-acre arid-land farm at 3600 feet elevation 
whose caretakers are shaping the land and our lives towards a demonstration of sustainability. 
This farm is in its fourth year of development of community-built structures, a spring-fed 
gravity flow water system, gabions, swales, pond, tree plantings, food forest, animal systems 
and a great community spirit.
 
Darren Doherty will be teaching other Permaculture &  Keyline Design course in the U.S.A. 
in 2007, see http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=161673624&u=1592362 for details..
 


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