Permaculture Design Course

SOURCE: Vermiculture Kauai: (http://vermiculturekauai.pbwiki.com)

SUBHEAD: Permaculture course on Kauai, with Michael Pilarski and local experts.

Image above: detail of permaculture course poster. From (http://www.activatekauai.org/PDCflyer2009.htm)

By Linda Pascatore on 16 February 2009 -

WHEN & WHERE:

Course may be taken as full 2 week course, one 5 day course, or day by day

Part I: March 21st to March 25th, at Kauapea Farm in Kilauea

Part II: March 28th to April 1st, at Waipa Foundation in Hanalei

WHAT:

Ahupuaa Activation Permaculture Design Course, with Michael Pilarski and local teachers. Course Topics include: Ecosystem Restoration, Organic Gardening, Natural Building, Native Plant Restoration, Sustainable Forestry, Appropriate Technology & New Energy, Whole Systems Design, Village Development, and much more. Cerificate awarded upon completion of the entire course. Scholarships and Work Trade available to local Kauai residents. Seeking Donations and sponsorships. Food Onsite and Locally Grown.

Michael Pilarski is a farmer, educator, and author who has dedicated his life to teaching how people can live sustainably on this earth. He has authored many books on forestry, agriculture, agroforestry and ethnobotany. Michael has been involved in the permaculture movement since 1981 as a writer, teacher and networker. He has taught over 20 full Permaculture Design Courses in the USA and abroad.

COST:

Includes meals and lodgings on site.

$800 for 10 day course

$500 per 5 day session

$85 per day session

Some scholarships and work study available to local Kauai residents.

CONTACT:

Register online: www.activatekauai.org

or Call: (808) 990-0102

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