Event Listings
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Introduction to Natural Building
May 31 - June 4, 2013
Five-days, including camping and meals for $455
Three-day option available for $295.
Reserve early!
Instructors: Mollie Curry & Steve Kemble
Discover natural building from its extreme green examples to hybrids that are surpassing owners’ hopes and expectations for beauty and performance.
Earthaven Ecovillage offers a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere for this mostly outdoor experience. Meet ecovillagers, learn builders’ tales, and get muddy!
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Permaculture Patterns & Principles: Plant Use Strategies
June 1 – 2, 2013 $150
Instructor: Patricia Allison
PERMACULTURE FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
Three Weekends - Three Days Each
June 14 – 16, 2013 - July 19- 20, 2013 - August 16-18, 2013
$750
Instructor: Patricia Allison
This 9-day course covers about 2/3 of the required curriculum for a Permaculture Design Certificate. Classes include: Soil Health, Water Catchment & Use, Forests & Trees, Animals, Alternative Energy, Economics, Ecosystems, Microclimates, Natural building, Aquaponics, Mapping & Landscape Design, Urban Strategies, and hands-on experience in implementing Permaculture Design. A Design Practicum, which completes the requirements for certification, may be offered in the fall.
THE FOREST GARDEN (JUN 22) $15 - $25
Instructor: Patricia Allison
Growing tree crops with vegetables and animals, in layers from the sunny edges to the flickering light of the forest floor: the forest garden is the basic pattern for sustainable human food production. This class is an introduction to the Permaculture principles underlying forest garden design and the history, both ancient and modern, of forest garden design efforts, plus walkabouts in two developing forest gardens.
Permaculture Patterns & Principles: A Forest Garden
Jul 6 – 7, 2013 $150
Instructor: Patricia Allison
Introduction to Sociocracy/Dynamic Governance
Jul 6 -7, 2013 $125
Instructor: Diana Leafe Christianw/ resource guests
Sociocracy/DG is both a governance and decision-making method that helps a group manage itself effectively and efficiently while incorporating the wisdom of every member. Thisintroductory workshop shows how to enhance and use ideas, inspiration, and influence to participate effectively in self-governance and decision-making. You will learn how to use the five basic methods of Sociocracy/DG in your own organization. The purpose of Sociocracy/DG is harmonious organizations, based on the values of transparency, equivalency, and effectiveness.
*Consensus Basics -July 27, 2013 - $15 - $25
Instructor: Patricia Allison
A brief overview of consensus decision-making as a tool for making group decisions, aimed at the Participant in the process, and with specific hints on meeting process, facilitation, agenda planning, minuting, and testing for consensus. Highly recommended for people who will attend Council at Earthaven the next day. REGISTER NOW
Permaculture Patterns & Principles: Visit a Permaculture Homestead August 10-11, 2013 - $150
Patricia Allison
*DESIGNING FOR HOME FOOD SECURITY -August 24, 2013
$15 - $25 - 2pm - 6pm
Patricia Allison
Food - Where Does It Come From? A broad overview of the elements of an Integrated Home Food System – from wild berries to your own city chickens. Plus, the necessary ingredients for growing food – Seed, Sun, Soil, Water – and basic options for food storage and preservation.
Permaculture Patterns & Principles: Designing the Home System
September 7-8, 2013 - $150
Patricia Allison
*THE FOREST GARDEN -September 28, 2013- $15 - $25
2pm - 6pm
Patricia Allison
A VILLAGER'S VIEW ON MODERN FOOD PROBLEMS
(RESCHEDULED DATE TBA)
Fee - TBA
Instructor: Chef Njathi Wa Kabui, Organic Farmer, Author, Activist
Join Kenyan Permaculturist Chef Njathi Wa Kabui as he discusses African culture and his views on modern food systems - includes a locavore meal prepared by Chef Kabui along with discussion and talk.
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*Indicates workshops that take place after regularly scheduled Earthaven ecovillage Saturday tours
For all events EXCEPT Sociocracy
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